Consultant – Forensic Accounting & Damages

MBP (McDonough Bolyard Peck); Vienna (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation with bonuses

Generous Paid Time Off and holiday schedules

100% employer paid benefits

401(k) plan with company match

Tuition Assistance

Wellness Program

Job summary

A consulting firm in Virginia is seeking an Entry-Level Forensic Accountant and Consultant to support their dispute resolution practice. This role involves conducting forensic data analysis, drafting expert reports, and assisting in damage calculations for legal cases. Ideal candidates will hold a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance and possess strong communication skills. The position offers competitive pay, benefits, and opportunities for professional development, all within a supportive and dynamic team environment.

Qualifications

• 0 to 2 years of experience in forensic accounting or related fields.
• Working towards CPA or CFE certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct forensic data analysis to identify trends or anomalies.
• Assist with document review and discovery processing.
• Calculate damages related to disputes.
• Draft expert reports and visual exhibits.
• Research applicable legal frameworks and rulings.

Skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Analytical thinking

Data Visualization

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or analytical business discipline

Job description

MBP is seeking an Entry-Level Forensic Accountant and Consultant to join our dispute resolution practice. MBP is looking for a professional with 0 to 2 years of experience who is eager to contribute to a growing team and is interested in forensic accounting. You will provide litigation support to attorneys, governments, contractors, and commercial entities. Whether you are working on a fraud investigation or quantifying financial damages on a billion-dollar construction project, your work will directly contribute to expert reports used in courts of law.

MAIN DUTIES:

• Forensic Data Analysis: Sifting through complex financial records, bank statements, and project accounting data to identify trends or anomalies.
• Document Review & Discovery: Assist with the processing and review of business records. This includes utilizing computer based software to review and identify factually relevant and key documents for use in analysis.
• Damages Analysis: Assisting in the calculation of damages, cost overruns, and financial impacts related to government contracts, commercial, and construction disputes.
• Reporting: Contributing to the drafting of high-level expert reports, memos, and visual exhibits for trial.
• Research: This role will require broad researching capabilities such as learning and applying the frameworks of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), or researching legal rulings and filings for applicable cases.

EDUCATION/KNOWLEDGE:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or an analytical business discipline. (CPA-eligible candidates are a plus).
• Certifications: Working towards, or desire to obtain certifications, like becoming a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE).

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills are a must.
• Analytical and Technically Savvy: Proficiency in Microsoft Excel is essential. You should be comfortable (or ready to become an expert) with Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs, and data visualization. Other computing languages and skills are also desired but not required.

STATUS:

Full-time

BENEFITS:

• Competitive compensation with opportunities for semi-annual bonuses
• Generous Paid Time Off and holiday schedules
• 100% Employer paid medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability benefits (for individual)
• Health Savings Account with company contribution
• 401(k)/Roth 401(k) plan with company match
• Tuition Assistance and Student Loan Reimbursement
• Numerous Training and Professional Development opportunities
• Wellness Program & Fitness Program Reimbursement

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

MBP is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected status or characteristic. Protected veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.