Jr. Accountant

Job description

WR Immigration is a global immigration firm known worldwide for its innovation, technology, and high touch legal services. 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 46 attorneys and 200 immigration professionals working out of offices in Boston, Denver, Los Angeles, New York, Oakland, San Diego, San Francisco, Santa Monica, and Shanghai. WR Immigration is seeking a Junior Accountant to join our Finance team at our Santa Monica headquarters. This is an entry-level opportunity designed for a recent graduate or someone beginning their accounting career. No prior professional accounting experience is required, and training will be provided. Working under the supervision of the Financial Controller and alongside other members of the accounting team, the Junior Staff Accountant will assist with billing, payment processing, reconciliations, recordkeeping, and other day-to-day accounting activities. This is a full-time, hybrid position requiring employees to work in our Santa Monica office up to four days per week. Candidates must live within reasonable commuting distance of the office or be able to relocate independently before their start date. Relocation assistance is not available. Employment-based immigration sponsorship is available for qualified candidates. Responsibilities: Enter billing, payment, deposit, and other financial information into the firm’s systems Help apply and record client payments accurately Assist with preparing and issuing client invoices under the guidance of senior accounting team members Assist with tracking outstanding balances and maintaining accounts receivable records Review financial transactions for completeness and accuracy Perform basic reconciliations of billing, deposit, and payment records Maintain organized electronic records and supporting financial documentation Assist with researching billing discrepancies and escalate questions as appropriate Support the accounting team with month-end and year-end closing activities Respond to routine billing and accounting questions from internal team members Learn and use the firm’s accounting, billing, and client-management systems Assist with additional accounting projects and administrative tasks as assigned Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a closely related field, completed by the position’s start date No prior professional accounting experience required; recent graduates are encouraged to apply Foundational understanding of accounting or bookkeeping principles through college coursework Basic proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications Comfortable entering, reviewing, and working with numerical data Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy Good organizational and time-management skills Clear written and verbal communication skills Ability to follow established procedures, ask questions, and learn from feedback Ability to handle confidential financial and client information responsibly 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 Compensation: The anticipated compensation range for this position is $28.00 to $30.00 per hour. Actual compensation will be based on factors such as education, relevant internship or work experience, skills, and other job-related qualifications. Benefits: WR Immigration offers a robust and competitive suite of benefits designed to support the health, well-being, and financial security of our team members. Benefits for full-time employees include paid time off and paid holidays; medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage; health savings and flexible spending accounts to help offset healthcare and dependent care expenses; multiple retirement plan options (401k & Roth 401k); and access to an employee assistance program. Benefits availability and eligibility may vary based on role and employment status. Additional Information: 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 lives of purpose and success. We recognize that our team members bring diverse talents, skills, and experiences, and we believe it is our responsibility to create an inclusive and respectful workplace that inspires excellence and compassion, both internally and in our service to clients. Please note, we are not working with outside recruiters for this position. WR Immigration does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. The firm will not be responsible for any referral fees or other compensation in the absence of a signed agreement between WR Immigration and the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes submitted without such an agreement, including those sent directly to hiring managers, will be considered the property of WR Immigration, and the firm reserves the right to pursue and hire candidates submitted in this manner without financial obligation.