Description We are offering a short term contract employment opportunity for a part-time Administrative/Accounting Assistant in Montecito, California. The role primarily involves handling front desk duties, providing customer service, and assisting with accounting tasks in the industry. Responsibilities: • Facilitating efficient phone operations and answering inbound calls • Conducting data entry tasks with accuracy and precision • Utilizing Microsoft Office Suites, including Excel and Word, for various tasks • Assisting with email correspondence and managing files systematically • Generating invoices and ensuring they are sent to clients promptly • Receiving and processing client payments, typically credit card transactions over the phone • Creating vendor bills and ensuring they are sent out as required • Scheduling and executing vendor payments on a weekly basis • Employing QuickBooks for various accounting tasks and maintaining accurate records. Requirements • Proficiency in Customer Service, demonstrating the ability to handle client inquiries and resolve issues promptly. • Proficiency in Data Entry, ensuring accurate and timely entry of information into relevant databases. • Ability to manage Email Correspondence effectively, maintaining detail-oriented communication at all times. • Strong Interpersonal Skills, enabling effective communication with team members, management, and clients. • Experience in Organizing Files, both physically and digitally, to ensure easy access and retrieval of information. • Familiarity with Phone Operations, including answering inbound calls and transferring calls to appropriate departments. • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suites, including Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel, to produce documents, reports, and spreadsheets. • Experience with QuickBooks for managing financial tasks, such as invoicing and budget tracking. • Ability to handle high-volume tasks, such as Answering Inbound Calls, in a detail-oriented and efficient manner. Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) .