Forensic Accounting and Litigation Associate | 2026

CBIZ Employee Services Organization; Laguna Niguel (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Job summary

CBIZ Employee Services Organization is seeking a Forensic Accounting and Litigation Associate (2026) in Laguna Niguel, CA. The role involves performing preliminary valuation, forensic analyses, and data preparation for expert witness exhibits, with involvement from start to finish on client engagements.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree with internship experience; CPA eligibility is preferred and a Master’s degree is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; CPA eligible preferred.
• Master's degree in accounting or related field preferred.
• Internship experience in accounting or related field preferred.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, taxation, and regulatory codes.

Responsibilities

• Performance of preliminary valuation, forensic, and appraisal analyses, including development of comparative adjusted financial statements and data input for expert witness exhibits.
• Understand accounting framework, tax law, and audit methodologies and their applicability to litigation.
• Develop knowledge of statutory and family codes applicable to forensic accounting.
• Participate in client assignments from beginning to end.
• Create forensic and economic models for presenting conclusions.
• Execute complex procedures within standard accounting systems.
• Communicate case issues and findings with senior staff to resolve client issues.
• Assist in inventorying and reconciling documents for submission to courts and clients.
• Assist in preparation of exhibits and background information for expert testimony.
• Maintain professional standards and confidentiality.

Skills

Forensic accounting

Valuation

Analytical

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

CPA eligible

Tools

Excel

Job description

Forensic Accounting and Litigation Associate | 2026

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Job Info

• Job Identification 4703
• Base Range Info Compensation for this role will be based on the background of the individual selected for this position. For more details see the “About Us” section.
• Base Range $50,000 - $90,000

Essential Functions and Primary Duties

Performance of preliminary valuation, forensic, and appraisal analyses, including the development of comparative adjusted financial statements and data input for expert witness exhibits

Gain an understanding of accounting framework, tax law, and audit methodologies and their applicability to the litigation environment

Develop knowledge of the relevant statutory and family codes and their applicability to accounting principles in the performance of forensic accounting

Participate in client assignments from beginning to end

Create forensic and economic models for the presentation of forensic conclusions

Execute complex technological procedures within industry-standard accounting systems

Identify and communicate case issues, findings, and improvement opportunities with senior associates, managers, and partners to resolve client issues discovered during engagements

Work with the discovery team to inventory and reconcile documents and data produced in preparation for submission to courts, attorneys, and clients

Assist in the preparation of exhibits and background information for expert witness testimony

Maintain and comply with the highest degree of professional standards, client confidentiality and personal conduct

Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree in accounting, Taxation or related field preferred

CPA eligible; desire to obtain certification is required

Internship experience in accounting or related field preferred

Excellent interpersonal, analytical, research and tax project management skills, including basic knowledge of GAAP, Taxation compliance, codes and regulations

Ability to multi-task, think independently and problem solve in a result driven team-oriented environment

Strong verbal and written communications skills

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required
• Internship experience in accounting or related field preferred
• Demonstrated ability to communicate verbally and in writing throughout all levels of the organization, both internally and externally
• Proficient use of applicable technology
• Must be able to travel based on client and business needs

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About Us

CBIZ, Inc. (NYSE: CBZ) is a leading professional services advisor to middle-market businesses nationwide. With industry knowledge and expertise in accounting, tax, advisory, benefits, insurance, and technology, CBIZ delivers actionable insights to help clients anticipate what is next and discover new ways toaccelerate growth. CBIZ has more than 9,500 team members across 23 major markets coast to coast.

CBIZ strives to be our team members' employer of choice by creating an environment where team members are appreciated, recognized for their contributions, and provided with opportunities to grow, both personally and professionally, throughout their careers.

Together, CBIZ and CBIZ CPAs are ranked as one of the top providers of accounting services in the United States. CBIZ CPAs is an independent CPA firm that provides audit, review and attest services, while CBIZ provides business consulting, tax and financial services. In certain jurisdictions, CBIZ CPAs operates under its previous name, Mayer Hoffman McCann P.C.

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Compensation & Benefits
The specific compensation for this role will be determined based on the education, experience, geographical location, and skill set of the individual selected for this position. Beyond income, you have access to: comprehensive medical and dental insurance, retirement savings, life and disability insurance, health care and dependent care reimbursement accounts, certification incentives, education assistance, referral program and much more. This posting will remain open for a minimum of three days and may close at any time thereafter.

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