A well-established agricultural business in Ventura, CA is seeking an experienced Office Manager / Bookkeeper for a temp-to-hire, part-time opportunity. This role is ideal for a dependable, detail-oriented professional who enjoys managing bookkeeping, payroll, accounting support, and office administration in a small-office environment.

The Office Manager / Bookkeeper will play a key role in keeping financial records accurate, office operations organized, and business processes running smoothly. This is a strong long-term opportunity with stability, variety, and the chance to take ownership of an important administrative and accounting function.

The company offers a supportive transition, including training from the current Office Manager, who is retiring after 34 years. Candidates who value independence, confidentiality, accuracy, and a collaborative relationship with leadership will find this to be a rewarding opportunity.

Key Responsibilities

- Manage day-to-day office operations, administrative functions, records, correspondence, and special projects.
- Maintain accurate bookkeeping and financial records using QuickBooks Enterprise.
- Process payroll for internal staff and coordinate with outside partners supporting agricultural workforce payroll.
- Handle accounts payable, vendor invoices, payments, reconciliations, and general accounting support.
- Coordinate with outside accountants, financial professionals, business partners, and senior leadership.
- Assist with HR administration, employee documentation, workers' compensation matters, and confidential recordkeeping.

Compensation and Benefits

- Pay range: $30 to $40 per hour.
- Job type: Temp-to-hire.
- Schedule: Part-time, approximately 32 hours per week.
- Flexible daily start time.
- Primarily on-site in Ventura, CA, with potential for hybrid work in the future.
- Long-term opportunity with an established agricultural organization.

Required Qualifications and Skills

- Manage bookkeeping, payroll, accounts payable, and general accounting administration.
- Maintain financial records, reconciliations, vendor payments, reports, and confidential business documentation.
- Support office operations, HR administration, executive-level needs, and process improvements.
- Coordinate with outside accountants, business partners, and payroll-related service providers.

- 3 to 5 years of related experience in office management, bookkeeping, accounting administration, or a similar role.
- Strong QuickBooks experience, preferably QuickBooks Enterprise.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, and Office 365.
- Experience processing payroll, accounts payable, vendor invoices, and payments.
- Ability to handle confidential financial, personnel, and business information with discretion.
- Strong organizational skills, accuracy, follow-through, and attention to detail.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Tech-savvy, adaptable, and comfortable learning new systems.
- Self-motivated, dependable, and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Stable employment history and strong professional references.
- Ability to successfully complete a background check and drug screening.

Preferred Qualifications

- Experience in agriculture, farming, ranching, or a related industry.
- General knowledge of human resources and workers' compensation.
- Bilingual English and Spanish communication skills.
- Experience supporting business owners, executives, or senior leadership.

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