Forensic accountant job description

Senior Forensic Accountant - Orlando

Firm:
Meaden & Moore is a leading CPA and business consulting firm committed to providing outstanding professional services for our clients, rewarding careers for our staff, and diligent service to our communities. Since 1919, we have focused our expertise and resources on providing superior accounting, tax, forensic, and consulting services to a wide array of clients in a variety of industries. Through careful examination of the issues affecting business success, our CPAs, CFEs, CFFs, advisors, and auditors develop strategies and solutions to help our clients thrive in today's global economy.

Opportunity and Qualifications:
Our Orlando office is devoted exclusively to forensic accounting and litigation support services. We are currently seeking a career-minded Senior Forensic Accountant with two to five years of public accounting experience to work within our Investigative Accounting Group.
The majority of our engagements involve working with commercial property insurers in evaluating physical damage and business income losses suffered by businesses resulting from catastrophes. Projects may include reviewing and analyzing historical financial and industry information, revenue and expense projections, insurance claim evaluations and economic damage evaluations. Assignments provide exposure to a wide range of industries from small local retail stores to multinational entities. Competitive compensation will be based on the candidate's level of experience and potential.

We are looking for individuals who seek exciting, long-term career challenges in the field of accounting and have a genuine interest in the area of forensic accounting and litigation support services. Successful individuals in this field are naturally outgoing, self-motivated, possess strong communication and analytical skills, and enjoy a wide variety of work experiences and challenges.

To be considered for this position, candidates must:
hold a Bachelor or advanced degree in Accounting or Finance
be fluent in Spanish; Portuguese is a plus
have their CPA designation
be self-motivated and proactive
possess intermediate-level Microsoft Excel and Word skills
travel overnight, as needed (approximately 15%)

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:
Our human capital is the most valuable asset we have. The collective sum of the individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, inventiveness, innovation, self-expression, unique capabilities and talent that our employees invest in their work represents a significant part of not only our culture, but our reputation and company's achievement as well.

We embrace and encourage our employees' differences in age, color, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status, and other characteristics that make our employees unique.

Benefits/Compensation:
Meaden & Moore provides a competitive compensation package commensurate with qualifications and experience, in addition to a unique incentive program that rewards our exemplary employees. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes your choice of medical programs, generous PTO, 401k, and various bonus opportunities.

J.S. Held is a specialized global consulting firm whose professionals serve as trusted, expert advisors to organizations facing high-stakes events that demand urgent attention, exceptional knowledge, staunch integrity and clear-cut analysis and advice. The firm provides a comprehensive suite of technical, scientific, financial and technology advisory services that enable clients across the spectrum of industries to navigate complex, contentious and often catastrophic situations with precise analysis, reliable insights and confidence. We have over 100 locations worldwide. We are highly committed to all members of our community, both employees and clients.

Our organization focuses on promoting a sense of community and inspiring our people to achieve results that exceed goals.

We are seeking a Staff Forensic Accountant to join our Forensic Accounting - Insurance Services team. This is a unique opportunity for an entrepreneurial, highly driven person with a well-rounded skill set to join the Forensic Accounting - Insurance Services team, whose responsibilities extend beyond those of traditional Staff Forensic Accountant. The ideal person for this role will need to not only have a strong grasp of forensic accounting, but also be flexible and a strategic thinker able to take on a variety of tasks.

The Forensic Accounting group champions team members to utilize their unique skillsets within our diverse portfolio of work ranging from property damage, product recall, liability, theft/fidelity, and business interruption / lost profits. We understand that every one of our projects are distinctive, therefore we inspire our team members to be inquisitive and think critically while working in a collaborative environment. Our group encourages continuous learning that allows everyone to grow and develop an autonomous mindset in a supportive environment.

Job Description:

The Staff Forensic Accountant will assist in the review and measurement of large loss commercial insurance claims and other assignments. Claims include property damage, product recall, liability, theft/fidelity, and business interruption/lost profits. Businesses will consist of a wide range of industries and sizes.

Job Responsibilities:

• Review and evaluate detailed financial statements and financial data (statements of revenue and expense, forecasts & budgets, production reports, etc.) in order to create a comprehensive analysis.
• Create Excel schedules using financial information provided which will be used in the measurement of business interruption losses.

• Review detailed invoices and purchase orders, organize supporting documentation, and input data to track costs incurred.
• Analyze revenue and expenses to create projection models.
• Assist in inputting financial data and organize large amounts of financial data – both paper and electronic to be used in review.
• Communicating results of analysis to supervisors and/or clients.
• Assist in the preparation of written reports and written narratives to be sent to clients.
• Attend client meetings (telephone, online, or in-person) and communicate findings in meetings to clients and team members. In-person meetings can require travel to loss location sites and client offices. Majority of travel will be day-travel in local region, however some overnight travel can be required throughout continental U.S.
• Respond and travel to large-loss catastrophic event locations when safe to do so.
• Assist with other assignments ranging from unusual insurance claim-related matters to various litigation projects.

Attributes & Background:

• Bachelor’s or Graduate Degree with a major in accounting, finance or economics.
• 0 – 4 years of public accounting experience or closely related field.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills with ability to do VLOOKUP, pivot tables, and advanced formulas.
• Proficient in written and spoken English.

J.S. Held is dedicated to becoming the global leader in providing multi-disciplinary consulting services to the construction, government, healthcare, industrial, insurance, energy, legal, and technology, communities. We have diverse practice areas including Construction Advisory, Financial Investigations, Forensic Accounting & Economics, Forensic Architecture & Engineering, Surety, Environmental Health & Safety, Equipment, Toxicology, and Building & Property Consulting, among other disciplines. J.S. Held is devoted to recruiting and cultivating top industry talent to build a collaborative and diverse team of experts. We leverage our experience to provide local, cost-efficient solutions and an unrivaled client experience. We embrace diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Our commitment to building a team and environment that fosters professional and personal enrichment is unwavering. We are greater when we are equal!

Our mission is to serve as trusted, expert advisors to organizations around the world facing high-stakes situations that demand urgent attention, exceptional knowledge, staunch integrity and objective, clear-cut analysis and advice.

Some of the Benefits We Have Include:
J.S. Held understands all of our employees are people and sometimes life needs flexibility. We work to always provide an environment that best supports and suits our team’s needs.

• Our flexible work environment allows employees to work remotely, when needed
• Generous PTO Policy
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401k Match
• Commuter Benefits

EEO Statement

J.S. Held LLC provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, J.S. Held LLC complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscriminatory employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

J.S. Held LLC expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with J.S. Held LLC employees’ ability to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

By submitting your application, you acknowledge that you have read the J.S. Held Online Privacy Notice and hereby freely and unambiguously give informed consent to the collection, processing, use, and storage of your personal information as required and described therein.

Please explore what we’re all about at www.jsheld.com. We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer.

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Are you ready for an exciting opportunity that offers professional growth? Do you want to utilize cutting edge approaches and technology to identify and mitigate emerging threats within our client environments, all while helping support important missions? Are you a problem solver and an innovator with a passion for investigating illicit acts by U.S. adversaries in order to protect our national interests? Deloitte's Investigations & Intelligence (I&I) team could be the place for you! We help clients gather and understand vast amounts of information; analyze it through deep understanding of their regulatory, administrative, criminal or executive authorities; and produce tailored insights that inform enforcement or other legal actions. Join our team and begin tackling these critical issues in a collaborative team environment.
Work you'll do

+ Work on active investigations for Federal client's criminal investigations.

+ Perform complex analysis using criminal investigative tools and other client-owned databases in support of Federal Investigations and prosecutions.

+ Utilize domestic and international databases for extensive research and analysis to correlate, summarize and present findings to the Case Agents and U.S. Attorneys involved in the cases.

+ Perform Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Compliance and/or financial fraud investigations for Federal clients.

+ Develop ways in which to identify and combat the exploitation of the banking anti-money laundering regulations.

+ Support Implementation and Operations Management best practices.

+ Lead and support tasks and portions of the project scope on engagements related but not limited to Operations & Maintenance, Helpdesk Operations, Software and Application Development and Maintenance, Financial Operations, and Project and Acquisition Management

+ Perform analysis and diagnosis of client issues.

+ Demonstrate a foundational understanding of the client environment and overall project scope.

+ Identify and solve problems using analysis, experience, and judgment.

+ Independently perform tasks with some guidance to execute a portion of the project scope.

The team

Deloitte's Government and Public Services (GPS) practice - our people, ideas, technology and outcomes-is designed for impact. Serving federal, state, & local government clients as well as public higher education institutions, our team of over 15,000+ professionals brings fresh perspective to help clients anticipate disruption, reimagine the possible, and fulfill their mission promise.

The I&I team supports our GPS clients by delivering capabilities across the investigative lifecycle in the regulatory, civilian, law enforcement, health, and national security domains. Our professionals help our clients to identify, combat, and mitigate national security threats such as fraud, money laundering, sanctions violations, cybercrime, threats of terrorism, human trafficking, narcotics trafficking, litigations, and disputes.

Qualifications

Required:

+ Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field is required / CPA is strongly preferred .

+ Must be able to obtain and maintain the required security clearance for this role.

+ Must be able to work at our client, on-site in New Orleans (remote/telework is largely not supported for this role).

+ Minimum of 4 years' experience working in an accounting or audit role is required.

+ Demonstrated knowledge of the procedures and techniques generally prescribed by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA).

+ Knowledge of current and anticipated banking anti-money laundering regulations and practices.

+ Experience developing methods to identify and combat the exploitation of the anti-money laundering regulations.

+ Experience working independently with minimal supervision and guidance.

+ Strong problem solving and troubleshooting skills with experience exercising mature judgment.

+ Proven experience effectively prioritizing workload to meet deadlines and work objectives.

+ Demonstrated ability to write clearly, succinctly, and in a manner that appeals to a wide audience.

+ Proficiency in word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation creation tools, as well as Internet research tools.

+ Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.

Preferred:

+ CPA

+ Forensic, Investigative, and/or Discovery industry related experience

+ Knowledge of current and anticipated banking anti-money laundering regulations and practices

LOCATION: New Orleans (remote/telework is largely not supported for this role)

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law.