Forensic Accounting Assistant

Position: Forensic Accounting Specialist

Legal & CPA Firm | Full-Time | Minimum 2 Years' Experience Required

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced and detail‑oriented Forensic Accounting Specialist to join our busy forensic CPA practice. This full‑time role supports complex litigation matters by managing and preparing large volumes of financial and accounting records used in forensic analyses. Our practice specializes in litigation support engagements, with a strong focus on high‑net‑worth divorce matters.

This position is ideal for a professional with prior experience in a CPA or law firm who has strong accounting knowledge and excels at organizing, summarizing, and preparing financial documentation critical to expert analysis and legal production.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and organize financial disclosures and supporting documentation for litigation matters
• Collect, review, and manage accounting records, including bank statements, credit card statements, brokerage statements, tax returns, financial statements, general ledgers, and business records
• Assist forensic accountants by identifying, obtaining, and organizing documents necessary for forensic accounting analyses, income determination, asset tracing, and financial reconciliations
• Electronically scan, index, and maintain large volumes of financial and legal documents using specialized document management software
• Prepare Notices of Production, Requests for Production, responses, and missing‑document lists with a strong focus on accounting and financial records
• Track and monitor outstanding financial documentation and follow up with clients, attorneys, and third parties as needed
• Maintain organized and audit‑ready electronic client files in accordance with firm and litigation standards
• Support accounting professionals in the preparation of schedules, summaries, and financial exhibits derived from produced documents
• Ensure confidentiality, accuracy, and compliance with firm policies and litigation requirements

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum of 2 years' experience working in a CPA firm, forensic accounting practice, or law firm
• Strong understanding of accounting records and financial documentation commonly used in litigation
• Proficiency in Adobe Acrobat and Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)
• Experience reviewing and organizing financial data in Excel; ability to work with detailed and complex financial records
• QuickBooks experience is a plus
• Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines
• Self‑motivated, dependable, and adaptable in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.