Accounting Assistant (Part-Time) – Pasadena, CA
La Cañada Design Group (LCDG), Pasadena-based architecture firm, is hiring a part-time Accounting Assistant to support our Financial Controller with accounts payable, bookkeeping, vendor management, and general office administration.
Schedule: Monday–Thursday, 9:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.; Friday, 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. We offer flexibility for candidates seeking fewer hours or 30+ hours for benefits eligibility.
This position is fully office-based (not remote).
Company Profile:
LCDG is an award-winning architectural firm with a 45-year legacy of exceptional design and client service, located in a mid-century modern building in northeast Pasadena. Our work spans educational, institutional, healthcare, entertainment, and light-industrial projects. We maintain a collaborative, family-friendly office culture with flexible scheduling and half-day Fridays.
Responsibilities:
- Assisting with daily accounting operations
- Processing accounts payable — invoice review, data entry, payment processing, vendor communications
- Managing vendor and consultant records
- Preparing bank deposits and assisting with banking transactions
- Maintaining accounting and administrative files
- Processing incoming and outgoing mail
- Coordinating office supplies and general office needs
- Maintaining and updating company contact databases
- Assisting with preparation of consultant agreements and related documents
- Providing general administrative support as needed
Required Qualifications:
- Minimum 3 years of accounting, bookkeeping, or accounting support experience
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong organizational and time-management abilities
Preferred:
- Experience with QuickBooks, Sage, NetSuite, or similar accounting systems
- Experience in architecture, engineering, or professional-services environments a plus, not required
- We use Deltek Vantagepoint — happy to train the right person; prior experience is a plus, not required
Compensation & Benefits:
$28–35/hour, depending on experience.
- Prorated paid holidays
- Paid sick leave
- Paid vacation
- Flexible hours
- Annual bonus
- Healthcare coverage available for employees working 30+ hours/week
To Apply:
No phone calls, please. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. and located in the Los Angeles area.
Pay: $28.00 - $35.00 per hour
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
