Accounting Coordinator

We are looking for a reliable and detailed Part-Time Accounting Coordinator to maintain accurate financial records and support the day-to-day accounting needs of our small, complex non-profit organization. This role is ideal for someone who takes pride in well-organized books, is willing to help out to support the team, and is comfortable managing recurring accounting cycles with minimal oversight.

• Manage daily bookkeeping tasks, including posting transactions, reconciling accounts, and maintain accurate ledgers.
• Purchasing and manage purchase orders.
• Prepare routine financial reports and summaries to support management needs and annual audit.
• Maintain organized digital and paper files for receipts, statements, and supporting documentation.
• Reconcile bank statements and manage employee credit card receipt collection and processing.

• Willingness to assist with general office and team needs as they arise.
• Direct experience with Quick Books Desktop is required; ability to troubleshoot or optimize workflows is a plus.
• Strong understand of basic accounting principles and common bookkeeping practices.
• Clear, professional communication skills.
• Prior experience in a small business office setting preferred but not required.
• High attention to detail, dependable work habits, and strong organization and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in excel required; experience with Google Workspace in a work setting a huge plus.
• Curiosity and willingness to learn and grow!
• Part-time – ideal for someone seeking steady, ongoing work without a full-time commitment.
• Casual, professional office environment with compelling mission and predictable responsibilities.
• Location:
  
  onsite in Goleta

If this sounds like a match for you, please complete a short questionnaire by clicking this link , where you will also upload a PDF of your resume. The salary range for this position is estimated to be $25 - $40/hour. Actual salary will be determined by candidate's skills, qualifications, and experience. This position offers great benefits including health insurance, generous paid time off and retirement plan contributions.

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