What are the responsibilities and job description for the Forensic Associate position at WithumSmith+Brown?
Looking to work at a firm that encourages a work life balance?
Withum is a forward-thinking, technology-driven advisory and accounting firm, helping clients to Be in a Position of Strength in today’s modern business landscape. Withum empowers clients with innovative tools and solutions to address their accounting, tax and overall business management needs. Withum is a place where talent thrives. We recruit only the best and brightest people, with a genuine passion for the business.
Our staff are actively encouraged to be engaged with their community and take part in professional gatherings to build their network of attorneys and ancillary professionals.
We are seeking an Associate to join our forensic service line within the Forensic and Valuation Services Group (“FVS Group”) in any of our NJ office locations or our NY office location. The FVS Group supports attorneys in the pursuit of their client’s matters through financial analysis and expert testimony. Our group handles matters of Forensic Accounting, Ownership Disputes, Marital Dissolution, Economic Damages, Post Acquisition Disputes, Insolvency, Bankruptcy, White Collar Crime, and Estate matters among others. Staff actively participates in the analysis of financial data for use in these matters necessary to assist the trier of fact to reach conclusions. Staff work directly with Senior Managers, Principles and Partners to advance a particular matter and may have an opportunity to attend settlement conferences, hearings and proceedings, ultimately growing into an expert witness in their own right.
Withum’s brand is a reflection of our people, our culture and our strength. Withum has become synonymous with teamwork and client service excellence. The cornerstone of our success can truly be accredited to the dedicated professionals who work here every day, whose mission is to help our clients grow and thrive - to be in a position of strength. But our commitment goes beyond our clients as we continue to live the Withum Way, promoting personal and professional growth for all team members, clients, and surrounding communities.
The Kinds of People We Want to Talk to Have Many of The Following:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in accounting
- Candidate for CPA exam
- Minimum of 2 years experience in forensic accounting or 2 years experience in either audit or tax with knowledge of business financial processes
- Previous experience in litigation engagements is a plus
- Strong work ethic
- Excellent organizational and communication skills
- Highly motivated with outstanding analytical skills
- Ability to work effectively with all levels of staff as part of a team, or independently
The compensation for this position will vary by location. If you reside in NYC, please see below. In addition to the base compensation, Withum offers a competitive benefits package and bonus program (for eligible roles) based on individual and firm performance. Final offer amounts are based on multiple factors such as the specific role, hiring location, as well as the individual’s skills, experience and qualifications. For additional information on our benefits, visit our website at https://www.withum.com/careers/.
NYC ranges are from $65,000 - $90,000
Withum will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or because they are a protected veteran.
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Salary : $65,000 - $90,000
