Expense Auditor

Wilshire Law Firm•Los Angeles, CA

1d•$100,000•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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
Background in high-volume, data-driven environments (e.g., legal, insurance, or professional services)

Nice To Haves

CFE (Certified Fraud Examiner) or similar certification is a strong plus

Responsibilities

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