Forensic Accountant

Guidepost Solutions LLC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Guidepost Solutions LLC in New York seeks an entry-level Forensic Accountant to support Senior Forensic Accountants on forensic audits, investigations, corporate compliance programs, fraud examinations, construction monitoring, and litigation support. You will assist in compiling and analyzing documents, performing data reviews, site visits, interviews, and preparing reports, tables, and exhibits.

This role offers exposure to cross‑functional teams and hands-on experience in investigative

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics and/or 0-2 years of accounting, finance and/or consulting experience.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Candidates pursuing CPA licensure and/or CFE designation is a plus.
• Fluency in one or more foreign languages is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist with forensic accounting investigations involving fraud, corruption, financial misconduct, asset misappropriation, and other irregularities.
• Review and analyze financial records, including general ledgers, bank statements, invoices, contracts, payroll records, expense reports, and supporting documentation
• Perform financial transaction testing, reconciliations, and data analysis to identify trends, anomalies, and potential risk indicators.
• Assist in drafting client reports and preparing supporting schedules, tables, exhibits, charts, and other presentation materials.
• Support litigation, arbitration, and dispute-related matters through document review, financial analysis, and preparation of exhibits and schedules.
• Assist with construction monitoring engagements through review of budgets, invoices, draw requests, change orders, project expenditures, and supporting documentation.
• Participate in client meetings, interviews, site visits, and fieldwork, as needed.
• Work collaboratively with attorneys, investigators, compliance professionals, research analysts, and other subject matter experts on client engagements.
• Maintain organized workpapers and supporting documentation in accordance with firm standards and professional practices.
• Utilize Excel and other analytical tools to organize, reconcile, and evaluate large datasets.

Skills

Technical accounting

Financial reporting

Professional skepticism

Written and verbal communication

Independent work

Ethical practice

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Economics

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Copilot

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

We are seeking an entry-level Forensic Accountant to assist our Senior Forensic Accountants in conducting forensic audits and investigations, corporate compliance programs, fraud examinations, construction monitoring and litigation support matters. Responsibilities will include assisting in compiling and analyzing documents and data, participating in site visits and interviews, performing reviews, and testing of financial and operational data to support our investigative, compliance and construction monitoring projects.

Core Responsibilities

• Assist with forensic accounting investigations involving fraud, corruption, financial misconduct, asset misappropriation, and other irregularities.
• Review and analyze financial records, including general ledgers, bank statements, invoices, contracts, payroll records, expense reports, and supporting documentation
• Perform financial transaction testing, reconciliations, and data analysis to identify trends, anomalies, and potential risk indicators.
• Assist in drafting client reports and preparing supporting schedules, tables, exhibits, charts, and other presentation materials.
• Support litigation, arbitration, and dispute-related matters through document review, financial analysis, and preparation of exhibits and schedules.
• Assist with construction monitoring engagements through review of budgets, invoices, draw requests, change orders, project expenditures, and supporting documentation.
• Participate in client meetings, interviews, site visits, and fieldwork, as needed.
• Work collaboratively with attorneys, investigators, compliance professionals, research analysts, and other subject matter experts on client engagements.
• Maintain organized workpapers and supporting documentation in accordance with firm standards and professional practices.
• Utilize Excel and other analytical tools to organize, reconcile, and evaluate large datasets.

Competencies

• Strong technical accounting background
• Understanding of financial reporting, internal controls, and audit procedures
• Maintain professional skepticism and investigative mindset
• Ability to communicate effectively in written reports and oral presentations
• Ability to work independently while collaborating within cross-functional teams
• Ethical practice

Required Education And Experience

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics and/or 0-2 years of Accounting, Finance and/or consulting experience.

Preferred Education And Experience

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Proficiency utilizing Copilot
• Candidates pursuing CPA licensure and/or CFE designation is a plus.
• Fluency in one or more foreign languages is a plus.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position with days and hours of work generally Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.. This position may require long hours and weekend work.

Travel

Travel, including overnight travel, may be required based on client engagements, investigations, site visits, and project needs.

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, much of the work may be performed while sitting at a desk, using a computer, typing, handling calls and using standard office equipment. The employee must occasionally lift or move office products and supplies weighing up to 20 pounds.

Other Duties

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.

Compensation

The base annual salary range offered for this position is based on numerous factors, including job-related skills and knowledge, experience, specific location, relevant education and/or training. In addition to the annual salary, we offer a full benefits package.

Guidepost Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.