Staff Accountant II

About this role

About Us

Established in Los Angeles in 1994, Engel & Engel LLP has positioned itself as one of the premier providers of forensic accounting and advisory services, not only in California, but nationwide as well. We provide private practice law firms, as well as in-house counsel of Fortune 500 to middle-market companies, complex business litigation support, including fraud investigations, economic damages, business valuation, bankruptcy and insolvency, alter ego, IP litigation, employment litigation, real estate litigation, construction litigation and a variety of other litigation matters.

Job Title: Staff Accountant II

This is a full-time hybrid position in our downtown Los Angeles office. The ideal candidate is self-motivated, professional, detail oriented, analytical, and possesses excellent communication skills. In a growing boutique firm, our staff accountants enjoy a wide variety of work experiences and challenges, designed to prepare you for a long-term career in the forensic accounting field.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in the fields of accounting, economics or finance is required.
• 2-4 years of accounting experience is required.
• Strong Microsoft desktop skills including proficiency with Excel, Word, and PowerPoint is required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.
• Public accounting experience in forensic accounting or audit is preferred.
• CPA or desire to pursue CPA designation is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in conducting forensic accounting investigations in connection with fraud, economic damages, and business valuation.
• Prepare excel schedules in connection with forensic accounting engagements.
• Review, analyze, and summarize a variety of financial records and business records.
• Perform industry research and other financial research.
• Perform financial and accounting analysis.
• Assist in the preparation of written reports.
• Prepare and maintain workpaper files.
• Perf...