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CJM::LA

Job Overview CJM::LA is seeking an organized, detail-oriented Office Manager/Bookkeeper to support our well-established collaborative landscape architecture studio in downtown Santa Barbara. You&rsquo;ll play a key role in keeping our day-to-day operations on track while supporting a creative, dynamic team. This is a great opportunity to bring structure, clarity, and a positive energy to help our growing practice thrive!This position requires 15-25 hours per week in person at our downtown Santa Barbara office. This role provides end-to-end bookkeeping and office management for our small, design-focused practice. The ideal candidate will operate with a high degree of independence in managing day-to-day financial and administrative functions, while coordinating with firm leadership on cash flow, budgeting, and operational decisions.Core Responsibilities<ul><li>Maintain accurate financial records, including general ledger, A/P, A/R, and monthly reconciliations</li><li>Prepare and issue client invoices based on time and expense data; track and follow up on receivables</li><li>Coordinate payroll and manage routine tax and regulatory filings (e.g., 1099s, sales tax)</li><li>Produce monthly financial reports (P&amp;L, cash flow summaries) for leadership review</li><li>Manage office operations: vendor coordination, supplies, insurance tracking, file systems, and basic HR</li><li>Support project setup and contract administration from an accounting perspective</li></ul>Experience<ul><li>5 years post-graduate professional experience in bookkeeping and office administration at a small professional services or design firm.</li><li>Fully proficient in QuickBooks (desktop and online), Excel, and project-based billing workflows; able to independently manage full-cycle bookkeeping</li><li>Demonstrated ability to own and manage financial processes with minimal supervision; knows when to escalate issues to leadership</li><li>Comfortable preparing and explaining basic financial reports; understands cash flow management in a small business context</li><li>Strong attention to detail with the ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, and maintain reliable systems without heavy oversight</li><li>Professional and concise communication with clients and vendors, particularly around billing and collections</li><li>Experience handling sensitive financial and personnel information</li></ul>Pay: $28.00 - $36.00 per hourEducation:<ul><li>Associate (Preferred)</li></ul>Experience:<ul><li>Bookkeeping: 5 years (Required)</li></ul>Location:<ul><li>Santa Barbara, CA 93101 (Preferred)</li></ul>Work Location: In person

Bookkeeper / Office Manager at Landscape Architecture Firm

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Bookkeeper / Office Manager at Landscape Architecture Firm