About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Accounting & Finance.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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Core Responsibilities

• Assist with forensic accounting investigations involving fraud, corruption, financial misconduct, asset misappropriation, and other irregularities.
• Review and analyze financial records, including general ledgers, bank statements, invoices, contracts, payroll records, expense reports, and supporting documentation.
• Perform transaction testing, reconciliations, and data analysis to identify trends, anomalies, and potential risk indicators.
• Assist in drafting client reports and preparing schedules, tables, exhibits, charts, and other presentation materials.
• Support litigation, arbitration, and dispute-related matters through document review, financial analysis, and preparation of exhibits and schedules.
• Assist with construction monitoring engagements by reviewing budgets, invoices, draw requests, change orders, project expenditures, and supporting documentation.
• Participate in client meetings, interviews, site visits, and fieldwork as needed.
• Work collaboratively with attorneys, investigators, compliance professionals, research analysts, and other subject matter experts on client engagements.
• Maintain organized workpapers and supporting documentation in accordance with firm standards and professional practices.
• Utilize Excel and other analytical tools to organize, reconcile, and evaluate large datasets.

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What We’re Looking For (Competencies)

• Strong technical accounting background
• Understanding of financial reporting, internal controls, and audit procedures
• Professional skepticism and an investigative mindset
• Clear written and verbal communication skills for reports and presentations
• Ability to work independently while collaborating within cross-functional teams
• Ethical practice and confidentiality when handling sensitive data

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Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
• 0–2 years of accounting, finance, or consulting experience (entry-level).

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Preferred Qualifications

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel; familiarity with Word and PowerPoint.
• Experience or comfort using AI-assist tools (e.g., Copilot) for analysis and drafting.
• Candidates pursuing CPA licensure and/or CFE designation are encouraged to apply.
• Fluency in additional languages is a plus.

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Position Type & Schedule

• Employment type: Full-time.
• Typical hours: Monday–Friday, approximately 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Role may require long hours or weekend work on occasion.

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Travel & Physical Requirements

• Travel, including overnight travel, may be required based on client engagements, investigations, site visits, and project needs.
• Most work performed seated at a desk using a computer; occasional lifting/moving of items up to 20 lbs.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Estimated base salary: $113,372 per year (estimated). Final pay will depend on experience, skills, and specific location.
• Our client offers a full benefits package; details will be provided during the hiring process.

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Notes

• Employer name in this posting is shown as Confidential Client. All work offers, onboarding, and employment agreements will be issued by the confidential client.
• This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work and is not an exhaustive list of duties or responsibilities. Duties may change with business needs.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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