Forensic Accounting Associate - Family Law

J.S. Held LLC•Irvine, CA

33d•$80,000 - $85,000

About The Position

We are seeking an Associate to join our Economic Damages & Valuations team. This is a unique opportunity for an entrepreneurial, highly driven person with a well-rounded skill set to apply their finance and accounting knowledge across a variety of different projects. You will be responsible for performing various forensic accounting procedures, including: constructing sophisticated analyses, performing calculations, and independently developing work product for litigation and business valuation engagements.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree (BA) from four-year college or university or related experience, training, or combination thereof.
CPA or CPA candidate, or other experience.
Computer skills required: Accounting Software (QuickBooks); Database Software (Access); Development Software; Internet Software; Spreadsheet Software (Excel); Inventory Software; Word Processing Software (Word); Electronic Mail Software (Outlook); and Presentation software (PowerPoint).
To be considered for this role, you will be required to provide a copy of your college transcript
Outstanding interpersonal communication, organizational, and analytical skills

Responsibilities

Supervises interns and document clerks in conducting their duties & responsibilities.
Inputs and analyzes complex financial statement and tax return data.
Inputs and analyzes complex banking and transactional data.
Reviews and reconciles banking and transactional data input.
Creates demonstrative tables, charts, and graphs.
Conducts research relevant to case issues (companies; real estate; parties, etc.).
Reviews and revises missing document grids.
Conducts research related to business valuation engagements.
Drafts designated sections of business valuation reports.
Identifies areas of potential fraud, defalcation, and inappropriate deductions.
Analyzes separate property and transmutation claims in divorce engagements.
Prepares disclosure statements for divorce engagements.
Prepares responsive documents for interrogatory requests.
Prepares responsive documents for Demand requests.
Prepares marital standard of living analyses for divorce engagements.
Prepares gross income analyses for divorce engagements.
Prepares tracing analyses for divorce engagements.
Prepares credit and reimbursement analyses for divorce engagements.
Prepares apportionment analyses for divorce engagements.
Prepares DissoMaster™ input spreadsheets for divorce engagements.
Prepares property balance sheets for divorce engagements.
Participates in recruiting and retention activities.
Assists in the development of internal and external training events.
Teaches basic internal training courses.
Prepares employee reviews.
Performs other related duties as assigned by Senior Associates or others.