Senior Accountant

MDD Forensic Accountants; Melville (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

401k and profit sharing

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

A leading forensic accounting firm is seeking a Senior Accountant to support the accounting team in Melville, NY. The candidate will analyze and reconcile claims, assist in financial investigations, and participate in strategic planning. A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting and 3+ years of experience are required. Proficiency in Microsoft Office is a must, along with strong communication and analytical skills. The firm offers a competitive benefits package including vacation, 401k, and health insurance.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of accounting experience required.
• CPA or actively pursuing designation preferred.
• Ability to speak multiple languages is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and reconcile claims to final calculations.
• Participate in strategic planning sessions.
• Assist clients with financial investigations.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Prioritization

Multitasking

Professional demeanor

Education

Bachelor’s or Master's degree in Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Tracing its roots back to 1933, MDD is one of the world’s top forensic accounting firms specializing in economic damage quantification. With forensic accounting professionals in over 40 offices on 5 continents, MDD has global resources to assist our clients with their forensic accounting needs. MDD helps insurance companies, independent adjustment firms, attorneys, multinational corporations, government entities, and individuals calculate the true economic damage of claims or disputes.

We are looking for a Senior Accountant to serve as an essential supporting function of the accounting team in our Minneapolis office. The ideal candidate will have a sound technical background in accounting/finance, possess strong communication and analytical skills, and can work independently.

Responsibilities Include

• Analyze and reconcile claim to final calculation
• Participate in strategic planning sessions with accounting team
• Analyze sales, production, and other accounting data
• Assist clients with conducting interviews during the financial investigation to accurately identify all parties involved
• Perform forensic research to trace funds and identify assets for recovery
• Prepare preliminary draft of report narrative and schedules
• Evaluate insurance claims and economic damage
• Work closely with senior staff on litigation cases, first party property, business valuations
• Represent the firm at local industry functions alongside senior leaders
• Ensures compliance with state and federal laws
• Any other tasks assigned by supervisor

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• Bachelor’s or Master's degree in Accounting
• 3+ years of accounting experience
• CPA or actively pursuing designation
• Ability to speak multiple languages, a plus
• Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle
• Must have demonstrated ability to prioritize and multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Possess a professional demeanor and be a positive thinker
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook

We offer a competitive benefits package including paid vacation and holidays, 401k and profit sharing, medical, dental, vision, and life and disability.