Description We are looking for a Finance Assistant to join our team in Santa Barbara, California. This long-term contract position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to financial operations, including accounts payable and other accounting functions. The ideal candidate will demonstrate professionalism, initiative, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while working collaboratively with team members across multiple offices. Responsibilities: • Process and input client cost invoices into QuickBooks, ensuring accurate documentation in client folders. • Collaborate with the bookkeeper to reconcile credit card charges, assigning costs to clients and maintaining organized records. • Generate detailed client cost reports to support mediation, case closures, and other requests. • Manage overhead expenses by accurately processing related invoices and maintaining proper documentation. • Serve as a liaison to vendors, handling payment confirmations, reimbursements, and resolving discrepancies. • Research and reconcile unclassified expenses, assigning costs to clients and distributing relevant information to attorneys. • Review and reconcile monthly employee insurance statements for providers such as Anthem and Principal. • Facilitate employee 401k plan payments through Empower's online service, ensuring accurate input into QuickBooks from payroll journals. Requirements • Proficiency in accounting software systems, including QuickBooks and other financial tools. • Demonstrated experience with accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general accounting functions. • Familiarity with legal billing policies, practices, and related systems. • Knowledge of legal research platforms such as Westlaw and Clio. • Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively. • Exceptional verbal and written communication abilities. • Ability to work independently while maintaining collaboration with team members and stakeholders. • Experience with bank reconciliations and auditing processes. 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) .