Senior Associate, Forensic Accounting & Litigation Support

Gursey•Irvine, CA

1d•$85,000 - $115,000

About The Position

Gursey | Schneider LLP is a Top 100 accounting firm with more than 40 years of success and over 250 accounting professionals. The firm is hiring a Senior Associate for its Family Litigation department in Irvine. The role supports high-net-worth clients and business owners with financial matters throughout the marital dissolution process, with opportunities for professional growth. The work includes forensic accounting, financial analysis, business valuation, preparation for court proceedings, and assistance with settlement conferences. Senior Associates may also travel to court with partners and gain experience related to serving as a potential testifying expert witness. The annual salary target is $85,000–$115,000. Specific compensation depends on market demand, education, experience, and the selected candidate’s skill set. Benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance; retirement savings; life and disability insurance; profit sharing and a 401(k) match; certification incentives; education assistance; a referral program; paid parental leave; generous PTO; overtime pay that can be paid out or banked for PTO; paid continuing education; and social events and trips.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or another business-related field.
CPA designation and an active California CPA license.
At least two to three years of recent audit, accounting, or tax experience at a top-100 public accounting firm.
Exceptional written and oral communication abilities.
Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Excel, Word, and other relevant software.
Basic accounting skills in debits and credits.

Responsibilities

Analyze financial records for accurate transaction recording, account reconciliation, and asset assessments.
Manage and identify discrepancies concerning settlements or support obligations.
Trace separate property assets.
Analyze gross cash flow available for child and spousal support and the marital standard of living.
Conduct business valuations.
Apportion real estate and equity compensation, including stock options, restricted stock units, and carried interest.
Prepare various types of declarations for court proceedings.
Account for post-separation transactions and analyze their impact on the community estate.
Prepare deposition questions for financial and party witnesses and assist counsel during depositions.
Assist partners in preparing for settlement conferences.
Prepare work papers and exhibits for court hearings.
Travel to court with partners on cases to gain experience and learn about serving as a potential testifying expert witness.
Attend and participate in settlement conferences, assisting clients in resolving dissolution cases.