We are looking for an Administrative Assistant to provide dependable clerical and office support for municipal operations. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who can balance customer service, document coordination, and administrative tasks in a public-sector environment. The role involves supporting departmental workflows, maintaining accurate records, and assisting with official communications and meeting-related activities while handling sensitive information with discretion.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Provide day-to-day administrative support for city departments and the Office of the City Clerk, ensuring office activities run efficiently.<br>• Prepare, organize, and maintain records, reports, correspondence, and other public-facing documents with a high degree of accuracy.<br>• Respond to incoming calls, assist visitors, and deliver courteous customer service to staff, residents, and external contacts.<br>• Support the coordination of City Council meetings by assembling materials, distributing notices, and helping track related documentation.<br>• Assist with public notification processes and provide administrative support for election-related activities as needed.<br>• Enter, update, and verify information in office systems, spreadsheets, and databases to maintain reliable records.<br>• Manage multiple clerical assignments simultaneously while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced municipal setting.<br>• Handle sensitive and confidential information responsibly while following established administrative procedures.
We are looking for a resourceful Executive Assistant to provide seamless support across executive priorities and personal logistics in Santa Barbara, California. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who can stay organized in a fast-moving environment, manage competing demands, and maintain a high level of discretion. The role combines administrative coordination, travel planning, household oversight, and day-to-day task management to help operations run efficiently.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Coordinate the executive’s schedule by arranging meetings, managing calendar changes, and aligning daily priorities.<br>• Plan and confirm domestic and international travel, preparing thorough itineraries and handling related logistics.<br>• Oversee household needs when required, helping ensure the home is monitored and key activities stay on track.<br>• Manage personal tasks and errands, including routine pickups, drop-offs, and other time-sensitive requests.<br>• Arrange appointments with vendors and service professionals, and follow through to keep household services organized.<br>• Support personal and business projects by tracking action items, organizing details, and helping execute events or special requests.<br>• Prepare, revise, and proofread emails, letters, and other documents with accuracy and professionalism.<br>• Safeguard sensitive information and exercise sound judgment when handling confidential matters.<br>• Provide occasional support outside standard business hours as priorities arise.
<p>We are looking for an Accounting Assistant to support day-to-day financial operations for a Contract position based in Santa Barbara, California. This role is well suited to someone who is organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable handling both payables and receivables in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will help maintain accurate financial records, process transactions efficiently, and contribute to smooth accounting workflows using Workday and Excel.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Process vendor invoices, verify supporting documentation, and prepare items for approval before payment is issued.</p><p>• Perform bank and account reconciliations to ensure financial records remain accurate and up to date.</p><p>• Enter and code invoices correctly within the accounting system while maintaining organized documentation for audit readiness.</p><p>• Review employee expense submissions for accuracy, completeness, and policy compliance before reimbursement processing.</p><p>• Use Excel to record reconciliations, financial activity, update reports, and assist with routine accounting analysis.</p><p>• Support month-end accounting tasks by identifying discrepancies, researching variances, and helping resolve issues promptly.</p>
We are looking for an Accounting Assistant to join our team in Santa Barbara, California on a Contract basis. This position supports day-to-day accounting operations by handling payables, cash activity, financial records, and administrative coordination. The ideal candidate brings a strong attention to detail, comfort working with accounting systems, and the ability to support multiple finance processes in a fast-paced environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Review and process vendor invoices accurately, ensuring payments are prepared on time and in accordance with approval procedures.<br>• Maintain supplier documentation, including tax forms and reporting records, and assist with year-end 1099 preparation.<br>• Prepare check runs, secure necessary authorizations, and keep payment activity organized for audit readiness.<br>• Track petty cash activity, reconcile balances, and preserve clear supporting documentation for all transactions.<br>• Record daily receipts, deposits, and other incoming funds while reconciling activity within the accounting system.<br>• Enter contributions, membership payments, and sales-related transactions into financial records with a high degree of accuracy.<br>• Monitor available cash, prepare bank deposits, and help manage cash boxes to support operational needs.<br>• Assist with pension and planned giving disbursements, payroll backup tasks, audit preparation, staff guidance on payable procedures, and additional support for the Controller and finance team as needed.