Forensics Accountant

Berkeley Research Group, LLC (BRG) is a global consulting firm that helps leading organizations advance in three key areas: disputes and investigations, corporate finance, and performance improvement and advisor. We have been named to the inaugural Forbes’ list of the World’s Best Management Consulting Firms. This award is presented by Forbes and Statista Inc., the world-leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider.

In the Economics, Damages and Forensic Accounting practice at BRG, we advise and provide our clients with analyses for forensic investigations, accounting, financial and economic analysis in disputes, and valuation of businesses. This position requires a highly motivated problem solver with strong analytical ability, attention to detail, and a desire to advance within the organization by furthering analytical skills and project management responsibilities. The work will be both qualitative or quantitative in nature, and projects range from industry and subject-matter research to data collection to the preparation of statistical, financial, and other forms of analysis.

Job Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain electronic databases, spreadsheets and other files as dictated by project needs.
• Assist in the analysis of financial statements, general ledgers, tax returns, and other financial documents to carry out the objectives of the stated project(s).
• Assist in the preparation of expert witness reports by supporting analyses and opinions based on industry research, data analysis, and financial modeling.
• Perform detailed research and analysis, including the review of various dispute-related documents and accounting standards, then put the results into action (e.g., gather, review, and summarize literature and data from the public domain, specialized industry resources, or client, public and commercial databases).
• Analyze historical and projected financial information and develop financial and damage models.
• Demonstrate creativity and efficient use of relevant software tools, analytical methods, and computer models to develop solutions.
• Organize and maintain case documents and folders, create electronic libraries for documents, and retrieve documents as necessary.
• Audit own work product and work product of others to assure quality.
• Participate in a team environment and work hard to meet client deadlines and quality expectations.
• Demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Participate in group practice meetings and travel as needed.

 Basic Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in the area of accounting, finance, economics, or a related field;
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) is preferable, and someone that is currently working toward it will be considered;
• One to three (1-3) years of experience working for an accounting or consulting firm in an audit or forensic accounting capacity;
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial statements (e.g., GAAP, and the relationship between debits and credits and statement of cash flow, income statement, balance sheet, and trial balance); and
• Proven capability with Excel in addition to other Microsoft Office products.

 Additional Qualifications:

•  Additional Certifications are desirable;
• Big 4 or other large accounting firm experience is highly desirable;
• Experience with research software such as LexisNexis, Factiva, JSTOR, Bloomberg, and Capital IQ are desirable; and/or
• Capability with relational database program(s) are desirable (e.g., MS SQL Server, MS Access, MySQL, Oracle), statistical analysis programs (e.g., SAS, SPSS, Stata, R, and Python).

 
BRG requires vaccination for COVID and its variants.

Candidate must be able to submit verification of his/her legal right to work in the U.S., without company sponsorship.

BRG is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

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The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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