WE ARE EXPANDING

We are looking for exceptionally talented, creative and driven individuals to join our team in Santa Barbara, CA.  Our studio is a collaborative environment; we value innovation and leadership, and are passionate about landscape architecture.  We prioritize a healthy work/life balance and encourage both the professional and personal development of our team.  We offer a competitive salary and full benefits package.  We’re excited to learn more about your qualifications and interest in joining our team.

BOOKKEEPER / OFFICE MANAGER

DESCRIPTION
The Bookkeeper/Office Manager 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.

REQUIREMENTS
5-8 yr. minimum post-graduate professional experience in bookkeeping and office administration at a small professional services or design firm.
Fully proficient in QuickBooks (desktop and online), Excel, and project-based billing workflows; able to independently manage full-cycle bookkeeping.
Demonstrated ability to own and manage financial processes with minimal supervision; knows when to escalate issues to leadership.
Comfortable preparing and explaining basic financial reports; understands cash flow management in a small business context.
Strong attention to detail with the ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, and maintain reliable systems without heavy oversight.
Professional and concise communication with clients and vendors, particularly around billing and collections.
Experience handling sensitive financial and personnel information.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES
Maintain accurate financial records, including general ledger, A/P, A/R, and monthly reconciliations
Prepare and issue client invoices based on time and expense data; track and follow up on receivables
Coordinate payroll and manage routine tax and regulatory filings (e.g., 1099s, sales tax)
Produce monthly financial reports (P&L, cash flow summaries) for leadership review
Manage office operations: vendor coordination, supplies, insurance tracking, file systems, and basic HR
Support project setup and contract administration from an accounting perspective

TO APPLY
Compensation: To be determined based on experience, hourly wage and flexible hours
Hours: Part time
Location: In-Office, Santa Barbara
Availability: Position is available immediately
Apply: Please submit your resume, a brief cover letter telling us about yourself and why you might be a great fit with our team, and a minimum of three references to info@cjm-la.com.