Senior Associate, Forensic Accounting & Litigation Support

Gursey Schneider LLP.; California; On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental and vision insurance

401(k) match

Life and disability insurance

Profit sharing

Certification incentives

Education assistance

Referral program

Job summary

Gursey | Schneider LLP seeks a Senior Associate in Forensic Accounting & Litigation Support in Century City. You will analyze financial records, assess assets, and support high-net-worth clients through complex dissolution matters.

The role offers growth within a top 100 firm and involves court-related work. Qualified candidates hold a CPA, a bachelor's in accounting or finance, strong communication skills, and proficiency in Excel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA designation required.

Responsibilities

• Analyze financial records for accurate transaction recording and reconciliations.
• Trace separate property assets and analyze cash flow for support obligations.
• Conduct business valuations and apportion real estate and equity compensation.
• Prepare declarations for court proceedings and deposition questions.
• Assist partners in settlement conferences and travel to court if needed.

Skills

Written communication

Oral communication

Excel

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA Designation

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

About Us:

Gursey | Schneider LLP is a Top 100 Firm and a 12-time recipient of Inside Public Accounting's Best of the Best Firms, with over 40 years of success in the market. Our firm consists of over 250 accounting professionals, and our talented people consistently drive the success of our business through thoughtful strategy and creative problem-solving.

Job Title:

Senior Associate, Forensic Accounting & Litigation Support

Department:

Family Litigation

Location:

Century City

Description of role:

Gursey | Schneider seeks a dynamic and detail-oriented professional to contribute to the litigation department. This position focuses on high-net-worth clients and business owners in all financial aspects of the marital dissolution process and allows for professional growth.

Educational Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or other business-related fields
• CPA Designation

Minimum Qualifications:

• Licensed California Certified Public Accountant (CPA) with at least two to three years of recent audit, accounting, or tax experience at a top-100 public accounting firm.
• Must possess exceptional abilities in both written and oral communication.
• Excellent computer skills are required in Microsoft Excel, Word, and other relevant software.
• Basic accounting skills in debts and credits are crucial in forensic accounting for family law.

Responsibilities:

• As a Senior Associate, you will analyze financial records to ensure accurate transaction recording, account reconciliation, and asset assessments. It also includes managing and identifying discrepancies concerning settlements or support obligations.
• Tracing separate property assets.
• Analyzing gross cash flow available for child and spousal support and the marital standard of living.
• Conducting business valuations.
• Apportioning real estate and equity compensation (such as stock options, restricted stock units, carried interest, etc.).
• Preparing various types of declarations for court proceedings.
• Accounting for transactions occurring post-separation and analyzing their impact on the community estate.
• Preparing deposition questions for financial and party witnesses and assisting counsel during the deposition.
• Assisting partners in preparation for settlement conferences.
• Preparing work papers and exhibits for court hearings.
• Senior associates may have the opportunity to travel to court with the partner cases to gain experience and learn about serving as potential testifying expert witnesses.
• Additionally, you will be able to attend and participate in settlement conferences, assisting clients in resolving their dissolution cases.

Salary:

$85,000 - $115,000 a year

Salary Statement:

The annual salary target for this job in this market is $85,000 - $115,000. The specific compensation for this role will be determined based on the market demand, education, experience, and skill set of the individual selected for this position.

Additional Benefits Statement:

In addition to income, the following benefits are available:

• comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• retirement savings
• life and disability insurance
• profit sharing and 401(k) match
• certification incentives
• education assistance
• referral program
• and more

Benefits:

• medical/dental/vision insurance
• paid parental leave
• generous PTO
• profit sharing plan
• 401(k) match
• overtime pay (can be paid out or banked for PTO)
• annual ski/camping trip
• black-tie holiday party
• quarterly departmental mixers (travel stipend included)
• paid continuing education