As part of the Wilshire family, you can rest assured that every day you are contributing to an organization that is helping millions of people around the world make better investment decisions for a more secure future. For 50 years, our clients have trusted Wilshire to transform complex theory into practical investment solutions and products.

Founded in 1972, Wilshire advises on over $1.3 trillion in assets and manages $93 billion in assets. Wilshire underwent a corporate transformation in 2021 and is on an exciting journey to deliver best-in-class Investment Solutions, Indices and Benchmarks and Innovative Analytics to a wide range of investors across the world.

Wilshire is seeking a Senior Accountant.

What you’ll do:

• Month-End close process
  • Work closely with various departments to gather and analyze complex financial data used for the preparation of journal entries and underlying supporting schedules in accurate manner.
  • Perform reconciliation of data from multiple sources and systems to the general ledger such as bank, A/R, prepaids, other assets, A/P and liability account.
  • Document internal controls surrounding the tasks performed to ensure completion of close checklist.
  • Work closely with AP and review GL coding of invoices entered and A/P aging for errors.
  • Prepare manager review package for P&L and Balance Sheet of responsible entities.
• Preparation of financial statements
  • Prepare various deliverables to support the preparation of the financial statements and tax return.
  • Book elimination JE for subsidiaries and update trial balance report.
  • Prepare flux analysis of internal and external requests.
  • Interact with external auditors effectively and compile PBC schedules during financial audit and tax audit.
• Accounting procedures and internal controls
  • Assistant in evaluating existing accounting procedures and controls and identifying areas of weakness or new risks.
  • Implement new controls or revised controls successfully.
• Other
  • Prepare surveys, business licenses, and other corporate filings.
  • Assist with ad hoc projects, analysis, reconciliation, or analytics for variance business needs.

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or business required
• 3+ years of accounting experience
• CPA preferred
• NetSuite experience is a plus
• Strong understanding of US GAAP, general accounting processes and internal controls, and financial reporting tools
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to solve problem with the analytical skills to investigate with clear, logical steps and excellent judgment to understand a complex issue
• Manage time effectively between a variety of assignments and projects
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Work under minimal supervision with wide latitude for independent judgment
• Considered highly skilled and proficient in discipline

• This position will work on a hybrid model out of our Santa Monica office
• We offer a comprehensive benefits package including a collaborative work environment, generous PTO, 401(k) match, affordable & comprehensive medical/dental/vision insurance, CFA and other professional membership reimbursement, and more

The salary range for this position is $75,000 – $99,000/year. However, base pay will be determined on an individualized basis considering various factors, including location, qualifications, skills, and experience. The total compensation package includes eligibility for an annual discretionary bonus and a full range of health and financial benefits, which will be provided in conjunction with an offer of employment.

Visit www.wilshire.com for additional company information.

Wilshire is an SEC registered investment adviser and required to track certain political contributions under Rule 206(4)-5. As such, you may be required to disclose your prior political contributions.

We are an equal opportunity employer, which means we afford equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of race/ethnicity, creed, color, religion, sex (including gender and gender identity), national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, veteran status, citizenship status, disability, medical condition (as defined by California Government Code section 12926), or sexual orientation. Our employees, as well as applicants and others with whom we do business, will not be subjected to sexual, racial, religious, ethnic, or any other form of unlawful harassment. In addition, Wilshire Associates adheres to the equal employment opportunity requirements of all states and localities in which it does business. We are completely committed to these principles not only because of the various laws which address these subjects, but because it is the right thing to do for our employees and clients to thrive.

If you have a disability, and require reasonable accommodations in the application process, contact Human Resources at ApplicantAccessibility@wilshire.com or 310-584-6011.

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