Junior Accountant

Job Description

Jr. Accountant | WR Immigration

The Tone:
This is a full-time, hybrid role at WR Immigration, located in Santa Monica, CA, requiring up to four days per week in the office. WR Immigration is a global immigration firm, recognized worldwide for its innovation, technology, and high-touch legal services, providing corporate global visa services in over 100 countries with a team of over 46 attorneys and 200 immigration professionals. This entry-level opportunity is designed for a recent graduate to join the Finance team, assisting with day-to-day accounting activities to ensure accurate financial records and support the firm’s robust operations.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Hybrid Santa Monica, CA
• Pay: $28–$30 hourly
• Team: Reports to the Financial Controller, working alongside other accounting team members.
• Mission: Assist with daily accounting activities, including billing, payment processing, and reconciliations, to ensure accurate financial record-keeping for the firm.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Salesforce, NetSuite, FinancialForce

What You’ll Actually Do
• Manage financial data entry: Input billing, payment, deposit, and other financial information into the firm’s systems.
• Process client finances: Accurately apply and record client payments and assist with preparing and issuing client invoices under guidance.
• Maintain financial records: Track outstanding balances, maintain accounts receivable records, and perform basic reconciliations of billing, deposit, and payment records.
• Ensure data integrity: Review financial transactions for completeness and accuracy and maintain organized electronic records and supporting financial documentation.
• Support financial operations: Assist with month-end and year-end closing activities and respond to routine billing and accounting questions from internal team members.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a closely related field, completed by the position’s start date. A foundational understanding of accounting or bookkeeping principles through college coursework is required for this entry-level role.
• Experience: No prior professional accounting experience is required; recent graduates are encouraged to apply.
• Skills: Basic proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications; Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy; Good organizational and time-management skills; Clear written and verbal communication skills; Ability to handle confidential financial and client information responsibly.
• Bonus: Interest in learning new accounting and business systems; prior experience with Salesforce, NetSuite, FinancialForce, or similar platforms is helpful but not required; Ability to work from the Santa Monica office up to four days per week.