Forensic Accounting Associate - Family Law

J.S. Held LLC is a global consulting firm that combines technical, scientific, financial, and strategic expertise. They are seeking an Associate to join their Economic Damages & Valuations team, responsible for performing various forensic accounting procedures and developing work products for litigation and business valuation engagements. Responsibilities Supervises interns and document clerks in conducting their duties & responsibilities Inputs and analyzes complex financial statement and tax return data Inputs and analyzes complex banking and transactional data Reviews and reconciles banking and transactional data input Creates demonstrative tables, charts, and graphs Conducts research relevant to case issues (companies; real estate; parties, etc.) Reviews and revises missing document grids Conducts research related to business valuation engagements Drafts designated sections of business valuation reports Identifies areas of potential fraud, defalcation, and inappropriate deductions Analyzes separate property and transmutation claims in divorce engagements Prepares disclosure statements for divorce engagements Prepares responsive documents for interrogatory requests Prepares responsive documents for Demand requests Prepares marital standard of living analyses for divorce engagements Prepares gross income analyses for divorce engagements Prepares tracing analyses for divorce engagements Prepares credit and reimbursement analyses for divorce engagements Prepares apportionment analyses for divorce engagements Prepares DissoMaster™ input spreadsheets for divorce engagements Prepares property balance sheets for divorce engagements Participates in recruiting and retention activities Assists in the development of internal and external training events Teaches basic internal training courses Prepares employee reviews Performs other related duties as assigned by Senior Associates or others Skills Bachelor's Degree (BA) from four-year college or university or related experience, training, or combination thereof CPA or CPA candidate, or other experience Computer skills required: Accounting Software (QuickBooks); Database Software (Access); Development Software; Internet Software; Spreadsheet Software (Excel); Inventory Software; Word Processing Software (Word); Electronic Mail Software (Outlook); and Presentation software (PowerPoint) To be considered for this role, you will be required to provide a copy of your college transcript Outstanding interpersonal communication, organizational, and analytical skills Benefits Flexible work environment allows employees to work remotely, when needed Generous PTO Policy Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance 401k Match Commuter Benefit Company Overview J.S. It was founded in 1974, and is headquartered in Jericho, New York, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is Apply tot his job

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