Forensic Accounting and Litigation Associate | Summer 2027

CBIZ; New York (NY); Sur place; USD 70 000 - 95 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

CBIZ is seeking a forensic accounting professional to perform preliminary valuation, forensic analyses, and data preparation for expert exhibits in a litigation setting. You will work on client engagements from start to finish, building financial models and adhering to strict confidentiality and professional standards.

The role requires strong communication skills, knowledge of GAAP and taxation, and the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Master's degree preferred (accounting, taxation or related field).
• CPA eligible; certification pursuit encouraged.
• Internship experience in accounting or related field preferred.
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written).

Responsabilités

• Perform preliminary valuation, forensic, and appraisal analyses with data input for exhibits.
• Understand accounting framework, tax law, and audit methodologies in litigation contexts.
• Develop knowledge of statutory and family codes relevant to accounting principles in forensic work.
• Participate in client assignments from start to finish.
• Create forensic and economic models for presenting conclusions.
• Execute complex procedures within standard accounting systems.
• Identify and communicate issues and opportunities with senior staff to resolve client problems.
• Assist discovery team to inventory and reconcile documents for court submissions.
• Prepare exhibits and background information for expert testimony.
• Maintain highest professional standards and client confidentiality.

Formation

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree in accounting, Taxation or related field

CPA eligible

Internship experience in accounting or related field preferred

Demonstrated ability to communicate verbally and in writing

Description du poste

Description

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Responsibilities

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

Qualifications

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