Accounting Specialist

Talent Edge Recruiting; Santa Barbara (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance options

Dental and vision insurance

Life and LTD insurance

401(k) with profit-sharing

Paid vacation and 8 holidays

Paid overtime

Mon–Fri business hours

Job summary

Talent Edge Recruiting is seeking an Accounting Specialist in Santa Barbara, CA, to handle full-cycle accounting across 15 entities and support a small team. The role emphasizes accuracy, analytics, and collaboration in a real estate/property management context.

You will manage AP/AR, reconciliations, payroll processing, and compliance tasks while growing your technical accounting skills and contributing to a broader finance function.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of hands-on accounting experience.
• Associate's degree or relevant coursework in Accounting or Finance.
• Experience with AP, AR, reconciliations, and payroll processing.
• Working knowledge of California payroll regulations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (formulas, lookups, pivot tables).
• Experience with accounting software or ERP systems.
• Analytical and intuitive mindset with strong problem‑solving abilities.
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Collaborative and proactive teammate.

Responsibilities

• Support full-cycle accounting activities across 15 entities.
• Manage day-to-day accounts payable and accounts receivable.
• Perform bank and account reconciliations.
• Assist with semi-monthly payroll processing and reporting.
• Research discrepancies and troubleshoot accounting issues.
• Maintain financial records across multiple systems and spreadsheets.
• Assist with workers' compensation reporting and audits.
• Collaborate with the Corporate Accountant on special projects.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Attention to detail

Collaborative

Problem solving

Education

Associate's degree or coursework in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

Job description

Santa Barbara, CA | 100% Onsite | $29–$33/hour

Full-Cycle Accounting | Multi-Entity Exposure | Professional Growth

Are you an accounting professional who enjoys the full accounting cycle, loves working with numbers, and is eager to expand your knowledge beyond traditional AP/AR responsibilities?

We're partnering with an established and respected real estate and property management organization in Santa Barbara that is looking for a Accounting Specialist to join its growing accounting function.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with at least 1 year of hands-on accounting experience who is ready to take on more responsibility, strengthen their technical accounting skills, and gain exposure to the financial operations of 15 separate entities.

You'll be part of a close-knit, four-person accounting team, working directly alongside an experienced Corporate Accountant who values training, collaboration, and developing team members.

We're looking for someone dynamic, intuitive, analytical, and naturally curious—someone who doesn't just process transactions but wants to understand the "why" behind the numbers.

What You'll Be Doing

• Support full-cycle accounting activities across 15 entities, gaining hands‑on exposure to a variety of financial functions and business operations.
• Manage day-to-day accounts payable and accounts receivable, ensuring accurate and timely processing of financial transactions.
• Perform bank and account reconciliations, including corporate accounts, trust accounts, and company credit cards.
• Assist with semi-monthly payroll processing, payroll reporting, and maintaining accurate employee financial records.
• Research discrepancies, troubleshoot accounting issues, and proactively identify opportunities to improve accuracy and efficiency.
• Maintain financial records across multiple accounting systems, databases, and spreadsheets.
• Assist with workers' compensation reporting, audits, and other compliance‑related accounting activities.
• Collaborate with the Corporate Accountant and fellow team members on special projects and additional accounting responsibilities.

What We're Looking For

• Minimum 1 year of hands‑on accounting experience with a strong understanding of foundational accounting principles.
• Associate's degree or relevant coursework in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Experience with AP, AR, reconciliations, and corporate payroll processing.
• Working knowledge of California payroll regulations and general accounting practices.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including spreadsheets, formulas, lookups, and pivot tables.
• Experience working with accounting software or ERP systems and the ability to learn new platforms quickly.
• An analytical and intuitive mindset with strong critical‑thinking and problem‑solving abilities.
• Exceptional attention to detail, organization, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• A proactive, dependable, and collaborative personality with a genuine willingness to learn.
• $29–$33/hour, depending on experience
• Paid overtime when applicable
• Medical insurance options (HMO, PPO, HSA) with 75% employer contribution toward employee coverage
• Dental, vision, life, and long‑term disability insurance
• 401(k) and profit‑sharing opportunities
• Paid vacation and 8 paid holidays
• Standard Monday–Friday business hours

Location: Santa Barbara, CA — 100% onsite, Monday through Friday. Candidates must be comfortable working in the office five days per week.