Forensic Accountant

• Location: West LA, California
• $80000 - $130000 base salary
• Type: Direct Hire
• Job #478
• Salary: $80,000.00

Growing full service boutique accounting firm in West LA is looking for a Forensic Accountant. They specialize in forensic accounting and litigation support with an emphasis on family law litigation and valuation. This is a great opportunity for someone to gain a broad range of experience away from traditional CPA work.

Responsibilities:

• Tracing of account activity
• Preparing valuations of closely held businesses
• Researching industry and market data
• Maintaining, organizing, and managing a document inventory system
• Calculating income available for spousal and child support
• Determining parties' marital standard of living
• Preparing community and separate property balance sheets and analyzing reimbursement claims
• Preparing declarations and reports summarizing findings
• Preparing or reviewing work papers supporting work products
• Assisting the partners in preparation of working files to be utilized in Court or at settlement conferences

Qualifications:

• CPA license or CPA candidate preferred
• Minimum of 3 years of public accounting experience or industry/business experience gaining an in-depth understanding of accounting systems and financial records, be able to relate experience to available position
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Extraordinary attention to detail and pride in work excellence
• Team attitude and willingness to assist others
• Curious mind with a high intellect and thirst for gaining knowledge
• Ability to work under deadlines when necessary
• Solid working knowledge of how businesses operate/conduct business
• Proficiency and creativity in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and QuickBooks
• Ability to demonstrate integrity and presence in meetings and conference calls with attorneys, clients, and junior staff members
• Prior forensic accounting experience is not required, but is a plus