Staff Accountant

Job Description

Staff Accountant | WR Immigration

The Tone:
This is a full-time, hybrid position at WR Immigration, located in Santa Monica, CA, requiring approximately 1-2 days of in-office presence. WR Immigration is a global immigration firm known worldwide for its innovation, technology, and high-touch legal services, providing corporate global visa services in over 100 countries through offices across multiple time zones. As one of the fastest growing immigration service providers worldwide, WR operates with over 46 attorneys and 200 immigration professionals across offices in Boston, Denver, Los Angeles, New York, Oakland, San Diego, San Francisco, Santa Monica, and Shanghai. The Staff Accountant role is a critical part of the firm’s operational and financial success, responsible for maintaining accurate billing records, processing deposits, performing reconciliations, and supporting the tracking of billing activity across the firm. This position works alongside other accountants under the direct supervision of the Financial Controller. WR Immigration is committed to creating, fostering, and preserving an inclusive environment, recognizing that diverse talents, skills, and experiences are valuable for both clients and the firm.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Hybrid, Santa Monica, CA
• Pay: $65000–$78000 yearly
• Team: Works alongside other accountants, reporting to the Financial Controller.
• Mission: Ensure accurate billing, payment tracking, and financial record integrity to support the firm’s operational and financial success.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Excel, Salesforce, NetSuite, FinancialForce, MS Office

What You’ll Actually Do
• Invoicing: Prepare and issue accurate client invoices in a timely manner, ensuring adherence to firm policies and client agreements.
• Accounts Receivable: Manage the complete accounts receivable process, including tracking payments, proactively following up on outstanding balances, and resolving any billing discrepancies.
• Record Keeping: Maintain accurate financial records and ensure comprehensive data integrity across all billing and accounting systems.
• Data Analysis: Utilize advanced Microsoft Excel skills to effectively organize, analyze, and report on financial data, leveraging formulas, pivot tables, and charts.
• Collaboration: Collaborate closely with attorneys and administrative staff to ensure accurate client billing and the proper allocation of all legal fees and costs.

The Must-Haves
• Background: A Bachelor’s degree is required, with a major in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration strongly preferred for this role.
• Experience: Requires 2 or more years of experience in full cycle accounting, coupled with a proven ability to accurately calculate, post, and manage complex accounting figures and financial records.
• Skills: Possesses a solid understanding of fundamental bookkeeping principles, exhibits excellent verbal and written communication skills, demonstrates precise data entry skills specifically when dealing with numerical information, and maintains a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail. Proficiency in MS Office is also essential.
• Bonus: Hands-on experience with specific accounting or CRM platforms such as Salesforce, NetSuite, or FinancialForce is considered a valuable asset.