Accounting Clerk

Description We are looking for an Accounting & Payroll specialist to support payroll and day-to-day accounting operations for a hospitality-focused environment in Santa Barbara, California. This is a Contract-to-permanent position suited for someone who can manage detailed financial tasks across multiple entities while maintaining accuracy and meeting recurring deadlines. The ideal candidate will contribute to payroll processing, account reconciliation, and general ledger support using a range of accounting and payroll systems.
Responsibilities: • Process weekly payroll for approximately 400 employees across 11 business entities, ensuring timely and accurate completion. • Review and verify employee timesheets, resolve discrepancies, and maintain reliable payroll records. • Prepare and post journal entries to support routine accounting activity and period-end close needs. • Perform bank reconciliations and investigate variances to keep financial records aligned and current. • Handl...