Forensics Accountant, Sr. Associate

BRG • Houston, TX

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About The Position

BRG’s Forensics Accounting & Investigations practice is seeking a Senior Associate or Consultant, a rising star in the consulting and/or Big Four space that is interested in working on complex commercial dispute matters with some of our top experts. This person will work collaboratively with a team of experts and staff out of BRG’s Houston office several days a week where we even pay for parking.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent in the area of accounting, finance, or a related field OR a five-year accelerated accounting program, combined bachelor's and master's degree is highly preferred.
• Minimum two to four (2-4) years of experience working for an accounting and/or consulting firm in an audit, forensics, or dispute & damages related capacity.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or having record of working towards one will be important for long term growth.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial statements (e.g., GAAP, and the relationship between debits and credits and statement of cash flow, income statement, balance sheet, and trial balance).
• Proven capability with Excel in addition to other Microsoft Office products.
• Foundational experience with statistical analysis programs (e.g., SAS, SPSS, Stata, R, and Python).

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain electronic databases, spreadsheets and other files as dictated by project needs.
• Assist in the analysis of financial statements, general ledgers, tax returns, and other financial documents to carry out the objectives of the stated project(s).
• Assist in the preparation of expert witness reports by supporting analyses and opinions based on industry research, data analysis, and financial modeling.
• Perform detailed research and analysis, including the review of various dispute-related documents and accounting standards, then put the results into action.
• Analyze historical and projected financial information and develop financial and damage models, including discounted cash flows.
• Demonstrate creativity and efficient use of relevant software tools, analytical methods, and computer models to develop solutions.
• Organize and maintain case documents and folders, create electronic libraries for documents, and retrieve documents as necessary.
• Audit own product and the work product of others to assure quality.
• Participate in a team environment and work hard to meet client deadlines and quality expectations.
• Demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Participate in group practice meetings and travel as needed.

Benefits

• Paid parking for employees working in the Houston office.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees