We are looking for an Office Manager to join a public agency team in Pauma Valley, California in a contract-to-permanent capacity. This position combines hands-on financial management with board administration, payroll coordination, and regulatory reporting in a fast-paced office setting. The ideal candidate brings strong accounting knowledge, excellent organizational judgment, and the ability to keep critical operational and reporting deadlines on track.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee day-to-day accounting activities in QuickBooks, including payment processing, incoming funds, account balancing, and maintenance of accurate financial records.<br>• Generate recurring community billing, manage invoicing volume each month, and handle vendor payables with careful attention to timing and documentation.<br>• Produce monthly financial packages such as statements, aging summaries, reconciliations, and board-facing reports to support leadership review.<br>• Contribute to period-end and year-end financial processes by assisting with close activities, audit preparation, and reporting deliverables.<br>• Administer payroll for a small employee population, including timesheet review, pay calculations, and shift differential tracking.<br>• Follow up on overdue accounts, prepare documentation tied to tax roll activity, issue final notices, and assemble updates for the Board of Directors.<br>• Serve in a Clerk of the Board support capacity by organizing agendas, refining board materials, preparing executive packets, and documenting meeting minutes.<br>• Maintain adherence to public agency regulations by supporting transparency reporting, Brown Act-related practices, and other required compliance activities.<br>• Complete mandated filings such as CalPERS-related reporting and monthly operational compliance reports, while using advanced Excel skills to analyze and present financial data.<br>• Partner with team members on cross-training and support accounting process continuity, including assistance with the move from QuickBooks Desktop to QuickBooks Online.