Forensic Accountant

About This Role

The Forensic Accountant analyzes client documents, searches for transaction origins, and interacts with clients professionally, working under supervision to support forensic advisory, litigation, and business valuation services. This role suits an experienced accounting professional with strong communication and analytical skills, who is self-motivated and enjoys diverse challenges in forensic accounting and litigation support.

Responsibilities

• Analyze client documents; extract and summarize relevant information
• Search for origins of entries and unrecorded transactions; review and verify source documents
• Demonstrate an understanding of the flow of information and documentation on assigned matters
• Work with supervisors and co-workers to create/modify presentations, write industry articles, and attend business development calls/functions, as directed
• Interact with clients in an appropriate and professional manner
• Maintain the confidentiality of the organization’s clients
• Actively work to identify and minimize risk on projects and proposals
• Draft letters, documents requests, and reports for review by Managers
• Provide timely and consistent updates to supervisors on the progress of work assignments
• Perform other related duties and assignments as required

Requirements

• 3+ years of relevant experience in public accounting
• Master’s degree in accounting preferred
• CPA licensure or eligibility
• Knowledge of accounting theory, auditing theory and procedures, insurance theory and language, or valuation theory and practice
• Ability to organize and prioritize numerous tasks and complete them under time constraints
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team with professionals at all levels
• Competency in MS Office programs
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Nice to have:

• Proactivity in identifying areas for improvement
• Previous experience in Business Valuation or ABV/CVA license preferred
• High energy, personable and professional
• Bilingual in Spanish
• Ability to work periodic overtime

Benefits

• Commitment to creating a culture that reflects the diversity of the firm and clients
• Encouragement of understanding, acceptance, and celebration among all people, including differences in lifestyle, education, experience, race, ethnicity, age, religion, physical ability, sexual orientation, and gender identity

About the Company

Kaufman Rossin is a privately owned, independent public accounting firm, recognized as one of the top accounting firms in the country. It prioritizes its people, their development, and their well-being, fostering agility, entrepreneurial thinking, and a collaborative culture. The firm has grown to over 700 employees, with offices spanning the tri-county area, and includes sister entities Kaufman Rossin Wealth and Kaufman Rossin Alternative Investment Services.