Expense Auditor

Job Description Job Description Expense Auditor
Wilshire Law Firm is a distinguished, award-winning legal practice with over 18 years of experience, specializing in Personal Injury, Employee Rights, and Consumer Class Action lawsuits. We are dedicated to upholding the highest standards of Excellence and Justice and are united in our commitment to achieve the best outcome for our clients.

You will work side by side on a team of dynamic, collaborative, and client-focused professionals who are committed to delivering on our founding core values: Excellence, Teamwork, and Integrity.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a detail-oriented Expense Auditor to join our Accounting team and play a key role in identifying cost-saving opportunities across the firm. This position will analyze expenses, review vendor agreements, and audit internal spending to uncover unnecessary costs and inefficiencies. The Expense Auditor will regularly prepare reports and present findings and recommendations directly to C-Suite and senior leadership, helping guide strategic financial decisions and operational improvements.

Accountable for

• Analyze large datasets to audit expenses, identify anomalies, and uncover cost-saving opportunities
• Develop and maintain detailed financial reports and dashboards for senior leadership
• Conduct forensic-style analysis to detect inefficiencies, inconsistencies, and potential risk areas
• Partner with finance and operations teams to recommend and implement process improvements
• Build and refine Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for expense auditing and reporting workflows
• Create scalable data models and reporting frameworks to support ongoing financial oversight
• Translate complex data into clear, actionable insights for non-technical stakeholders

Qualifications:

• Previous accounting experience in a law firm is required
• Strong background in data analysis, particularly working with large datasets
• Advanced Excel skills (VLOOKUP, XLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, data modeling)
• Experience building Power BI dashboards and visual reports
• Proven ability to identify trends, discrepancies, and cost-saving opportunities
• Experience creating and implementing SOPs and process documentation
• Strong attention to detail with a problem-solving mindset
• Experience in forensic accounting or investigative financial analysis
• CFE (Certified Fraud Examiner) or similar certification is a strong plus
• Background in high-volume, data-driven environments (e.g., legal, insurance, or professional services)

Compensation

• $100,000+ per year depending on experience

Benefits

• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Opportunities for growth and advancement
• Team outings and sponsored events
• Employee referral bonus programs
• Firm-paid Medical HMO with affordable upgrades
• Firm-paid Life and AD&D insurance
• Low-cost Dental and Vision plans
• 401k
• FSA (Flexible Spending Account)
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
• Pet Insurance

Strive for Excellence. Fight for Justice. Foster Unity.
Wilshire Law Firm celebrates being an equal employment opportunity provider to all people in accordance with all applicable laws. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to assist individuals with disabilities during the application process and to facilitate their performance of essential job functions throughout their employment.

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