Staff Accountant - Accounts Payable

Staff Accountant – Accounts Payable

WR Immigration is a global immigration firm known worldwide for its innovation, technology, high touch legal services, and flawless execution. With offices in four 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 – Accounts Payable 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 - Accounts Payable to our headquarters in Santa Monica. This is a full-time, hybrid position that requires 1-2 days of in-office presence.

Staff Accountant - Accounts Payable Responsibilities:

• Process outgoing payments in compliance with financial policies and procedures


• Perform day to day financial transactions, including verifying, classifying, and recording accounts payable data


• Reconcile the accounts payable ledger to ensure that all bills and payments are accounted for and properly posted.


• Verify and investigate discrepancies, if any, by reconciling vendor accounts and monthly vendor statements


• Facilitate payment of invoices due by sending bill reminders and contacting clients


• Generate reports detailing accounts payables status


• Understand expense accounts and cost centers


• Understands compliance issues around accounts payable processes (W-9, sales tax, etc.)

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration OR 1-2 years of experience in Accounts Payable or Full Charge Bookkeeping


• Solid understanding of basic bookkeeping and accounting payable principles


• 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 proprietary software


• Experience with NetSuite preferred


• 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 $55,000 to $75,000.

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.