Accountant – Join a Growing Local Santa Cruz Company

Are you an experienced Accountant who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys the challenge of managing multiple sets of books? Do you take pride in your accuracy, organization, and ability to keep everything running smoothly behind the scenes? If so, we’d love to meet you.

At our locally based Santa Cruz company, we’re looking for a skilled Accountant to play a key role in keeping our financial operations strong and dependable. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow with a supportive, professional, and team-oriented workplace where your expertise will be valued every day.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

We’re more than just an office, we’re a tight-knit team that values collaboration, balance, and growth. Located right here in Santa Cruz, we offer a professional yet relaxed environment where your work makes a real impact across multiple businesses. We believe in supporting our employees so they can bring their best selves to work every day. Here, you’ll find:

• A welcoming team that treats each other with respect and professionalism
• Opportunities to broaden your accounting skills
• A stable company with long-term growth
• The chance to work locally in beautiful Santa Cruz, no long commute required!

What You’ll Do

• Payroll: Process monthly and semi-monthly payroll for multiple entities, including payroll tax reconciliation, quarterly/annual filings, and W-2 preparation.
• Accounts Payable: Manage vendor relationships, process payments, and handle 1099 reporting.
• Bank Reconciliations: Balance and reconcile multiple bank accounts across entities.
• Revenue & Receipts: Ensure accuracy by reconciling income and deposits.
• Financial Reporting: Prepare and interpret Income Statements and Balance Sheets across several companies.
• Software Work: Utilize Microsoft Office (especially Excel) and robust accounting software to streamline processes.

Who You Are

• Detail-oriented and organized, with a knack for accuracy
• Adaptable, with the ability to juggle multiple priorities
• A clear, confident communicator who works well with others
• Professional, friendly, and approachable
• Comfortable working in a dynamic, fast-moving environment

What We Offer

• Competitive pay based on experience $35 - $38
• Medical and dental insurance
• Paid time off (vacation and sick leave)
• IRA retirement plan
• A Monday–Friday schedule with consistent 8-hour shifts
• A positive workplace culture where your contributions are recognized and appreciated

If you’re ready to bring your accounting expertise to a company that values professionalism, teamwork, and growth, we want to hear from you.