JOB DETAILS

Accounting Clerk

CompanyAcme Hospitality
LocationSanta Barbara
Work ModeOn Site
PostedJanuary 22, 2026
About The Company
Headquartered in Santa Barbara, California, Acme Hospitality develops distinctive restaurants and boutique hotels that transform communities. As a key architect of Santa Barbara's Funk Zone revival, Acme has created seven acclaimed dining concepts including The Lark, Loquita, Lucky Penny, Helena Avenue Bakery, Pearl Social, Santa Barbara Wine Collective and La Paloma Cafe, helping establish the area as a premier Central Coast destination. The company's reach extends to San Juan Capistrano with La Vaquera, a wood-fired, farm-to-table restaurant at River Street Marketplace. In Nevada County, Acme's historic properties—The National Exchange Hotel and Holbrooke Hotel—serve as community focal points with chef-driven restaurants that honor local traditions. Acme specializes in creating authentic, place-based experiences that resonate with both visitors and locals throughout California.
About the Role

Description

Who We Are:

Acme Hospitality is a growing hospitality group in Santa Barbara's arts and entertainment district, that owns and operates several highly acclaimed and award-winning concepts and boutique hotels in Nevada County.


Mission & Core Values:

Above all else, we are committed to providing our team members with a work environment and experience that we can be proud of. Our Core Values of Delivering Excellence, Embrace Originality, Act with Integrity and Celebrate Community are the essential ingredients for success.


Position Summary: 

This position supports payroll, benefits, and accounting functions by assisting with multi-location payroll processing, benefits administration, compliance support, journal entries, and reconciliations while ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and strong attention to detail.


RESPONSIBILITIES

Payroll & Benefits

  • Assist with processing multi-location payroll accurately and timely
  • Maintain payroll records, employee files, and required documentation
  • Support compliance with California wage & hour, break, and tip reporting      requirements
  • Assist with employee benefits enrollments, changes, and terminations
  • Respond to routine payroll and benefits questions; escalate as appropriate
  • Assist with payroll reporting and audits

Accounting Support

  • Assist with preparing and posting journal entries
  • Assist with account reconciliations beyond payroll-related accounts
  • Support team with other accounting and finance-led projects
  • Assist with period closing tasks

** Potential for hybrid or remote status **

Requirements

  Qualifications

  • Payroll and/or accounting experience or relevant coursework/degree in related      field preferred

· Basic understanding of payroll processes or accounting concepts

  • Hospitality or multi-entity experience preferred

· Proficiency with Excel and comfort learning new systems

  • Strong attention to detail, ability to meet deadlines, and willingness to learn
Key Skills
Payroll ProcessingBenefits AdministrationCompliance SupportJournal EntriesAccount ReconciliationsAttention to DetailExcel ProficiencyHospitality Experience
Categories
Finance & AccountingHospitalityAdministrative
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The Accounting Clerk supports payroll, benefits, and accounting functions by assisting with multi-location payroll processing and compliance support. They also prepare journal entries and assist with account reconciliations.
📋Job Type
full time
📊Experience Level
0-2
💼Company Size
78
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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