Staff Accountant at WR Immigration in Santa Monica, CA

WR Immigration is a global immigration firm known worldwide for its innovation, technology, high touch legal services, and flawless execution. With offices across multiple time zones, the firm provides corporate global visa services in over 100 countries. WR is one of the fastest growing immigration service providers worldwide with over 40 attorneys and 150 immigration professionals working out of offices in Boston, Denver, Los Angeles, New York, Oakland, San Diego, San Francisco, Santa Monica, and Shanghai.

The Staff Accountant is responsible for maintaining accurate billing records, processing deposits, performing reconciliations, and support tracking of billing activity across our firm. This role works alongside other accountants under the supervision of the Financial Controller, and is a critical part of the operational and financial success of the firm.

We are looking to add a Staff Accountant to our headquarters in Santa Monica. This is a full-time, hybrid position that requires approximately 1-2 days of in-office presence.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and issue accurate client invoices in a timely manner, in accordance with firm policies and client agreements
• Manage the accounts receivable process, including tracking payments, following up on outstanding balances, and resolving billing discrepancies
• Maintain accurate financial records and ensure data integrity across billing and accounting systems
• Leverage advanced Microsoft Excel skills to organize, analyze, and report on financial data (e.g., using formulas, pivot tables, charts)
• Collaborate with attorneys and administrative staff to ensure accurate client billing and proper allocation of legal fees and costs
  
• Reconcile billing and payment records regularly to ensure up-to-date financial reporting
  
• Assist with month-end and year-end financial closing processes
  
• Communicate effectively with clients, vendors, and internal stakeholders to address billing questions and financial matters
  
• Additional projects and tasks as assigned

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree required; major in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration preferred
  
• 2+ years of experience in full cycle accounting 
  
• Solid understanding of bookkeeping principles
  
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  
• Proven ability to calculate, post and manage accounting figures and financial records
  
• Data entry skills, specifically when dealing with numbers
  
• Hands-on experience with spreadsheets and Salesforce, NetSuite, or FinancialForce
  
• Proficiency in English and in MS Office
  
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail

Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and resume. Salary may vary based on location and experience. The anticipated salary range for this position is $60,000 to $70,000.

Diversity inspires excellence. WR Immigration is committed to creating, fostering, and preserving an inclusive environment. We support our team members from all nations and backgrounds to achieve their goals and build a life of their dreams. We recognize that our team members bring different talents, skills, and experiences, and their contributions are valuable for our clients and our firm. We believe that it is our responsibility to create an inclusive and respectful workplace that inspires excellence and compassion both internally within WR and externally in our service to clients.