Forensic Accountant

Modern Law PLLC; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 77,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

Modern Law PLLC in Phoenix, Arizona is seeking a skilled forensic accountant to join our growing team. You will trace, analyze, and document financial records in family law matters, including asset discovery, income analysis, and valuation support, recording transactions, reconciling accounts, and posting entries to journals and QuickBooks.

The ideal candidate has strong analytical skills, is detail-oriented and highly organized, and works well as part of a team.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of accounting experience in firms or related roles.
• Proficient in Excel and QuickBooks; GAAP knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Support AFIs and client budgets for family law matters.
• Track spending, income, and assets throughout cases.
• Record transactions and reconcile accounts.
• Prepare reports of spending, income, and assets.
• Meet with clients and legal teams to review findings.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Tools

Excel

QuickBooks

Accounting systems

Job description

Modern Law is looking for a skilled forensic accountant to join our growing team. In this role, you will trace, analyze, and document financial records in family law matters, including asset discovery, income analysis, and valuation support. You will record financial transactions, reconcile accounts, and post entries to accounting journals and QuickBooks in support of case work. The ideal candidate has strong analytical skills, is detail-oriented, highly organized, and works well as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Support legal teams and clients in developing Affidavits of Financial Information (AFIs)
• Prepare and review client budgets
• Track spending, income, and assets throughout the case
• Record financial transactions and reconcile accounts
• Create spending, income, and asset reports
• Meet with clients and legal teams to review findings and answer questions

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of work experience at an accounting firm or as a cost accountant, management accountant, bookkeeper, or related position
• Excellent time management, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Experience with Excel, QuickBooks, and basic accounting systems
• Exceptional knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)
• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field

Compensation

$85,000 per year