U.S. Staff Accountant

Job Title: Staff Accountant Type: Independent Contractor Location: Remote | Philippines | Taiwan | China About Us The Law Offices of Sabrina Li, P.C. is a leading, full-service U.S. immigration law firm with offices in Los Angeles, Pasadena, Santa Ana, and Dallas, as well as international operations across Asia, Africa, and Central and South America. We are dedicated to helping individuals, families, and businesses navigate complex legal challenges with skill, compassion, and integrity. We are proud to be recognized as a 2025 Inc. Best Workplaces honoree, a distinction that reflects our intentional investment in our people and workplace culture. Our firm prioritizes professional development, clear career pathways, and a culture of accountability and respect — creating a workplace where high performers can build meaningful, long-term careers. The Opportunity We are seeking a highly detail-oriented and systems-driven finance professional to take ownership of our day-to-day bookkeeping, financial categorization, internal financial processes, and cash flow management. This role is best suited for someone who enjoys working directly in the numbers, building and refining internal workflows, and ensuring that financial records are consistently accurate, well-organized, and decision-ready. You will work closely with leadership to ensure clear visibility into cash flow, expenses, and financial performance, while continuously improving how financial data is captured, structured, and reported. Key Responsibilities Bookkeeping & Financial Accuracy Maintain accurate and up-to-date bookkeeping across all accounts. Ensure transactions are consistently and correctly categorized in QuickBooks. Perform regular reconciliations for bank accounts, credit cards, and payment platforms. Monitor data integrity and resolve discrepancies promptly. Cash Flow & Financial Visibility Track and manage cash flow on an ongoing basis. Maintain clear visibility into incoming and outgoing funds. Support leadership with cash flow forecasts and liquidity insights. Flag potential cash flow risks or irregularities early. Financial Operations & Internal Processes Review, document, and optimize internal financial workflows. Improve expense tracking, billing processes, and internal controls. Ensure financial processes are efficient, scalable, and well-documented. Recommend and implement system improvements to support accuracy and efficiency. Reporting & Support Prepare clear, structured financial reports for internal use. Support budgeting and forecasting through clean, well-organized financial data. Work closely with external CPAs during tax filings, audits, and reviews. Ensure compliance with U.S. accounting standards and internal policies. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (required). 5+ years of bookkeeping or accounting experience, including at least 2 years in a bookkeeping or accounting role for a U.S. company (required). Strong expertise in QuickBooks (required). Proven experience with detailed categorization and financial cleanup (required). Highly organized, detail-oriented, and process-driven. Comfortable working independently in a fully remote environment. Why Join Our Team? We offer a stable, remote opportunity to work with a well-established U.S.-based law firm that values professionalism and long-term collaboration. Competitive compensation with performance-based bonuses. Fully remote role within a diverse global team. Paid time off, including U.S. federal holidays, sick leave, and annual leave. Pacific Time–aligned working hours with reasonable flexibility. Structured onboarding and clear expectations from day one. Stable, long-term opportunity with a growing U.S. law firm. Supportive and professional work environment built on accountability and respect. Thoughtful company culture, including birthday recognitions and team appreciation initiatives. Working Hours Full-time role, 8 hours per day (excluding a 1-hour break). Schedule details may be discussed during the final stages of the hiring process. The scheduling for this role is flexible; however, team members are required to maintain a minimum of 6 hours of overlap with the firm’s operating hours in Pacific Time (PT), subject to operational needs and team coordination. Application Process Candidates may be asked to complete the following during the recruitment process: Resume/CV. Short detail or accuracy assessment. Practical task focused on bookkeeping accuracy or financial organization. Proof of qualifications and professional references. To ensure fairness and accuracy, compensation verification may be conducted for shortlisted candidates. Additional Information This is a fully remote, Asia-based role. Engagement is as an independent contractor; tax compliance is the contractor’s responsibility. A 3-month probationary period will apply to support onboarding and performance alignment. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, contacting our offices by phone, email, or social media regarding this position is strictly prohibited. Any inquiries about application status through these channels will result in automatic disqualification from the hiring process. Our hiring team carefully reviews every submission and will contact qualified candidates directly. #J-18808-Ljbffr