We are currently looking for an enthusiastic Senior Accounting Associate to join a rapidly growing public accounting and consulting firm in Chicago. Sierra Forensic Group provides value added services to start-up and well established companies that are faced with opportunities for growth or critical challenges. We provide accounting and business consulting services. Our experienced practitioners include CPAs (Certified Public Accountants), CFFs (Certified in Financial Forensics), CFEs (Certified Fraud Examiners), and MBAs who have extensive business knowledge derived from working with Fortune 100 companies as well as in the global arena. Our team serves companies throughout the business lifecycle, helping them in their efforts to emerge stronger and smarter.
Responsibilities:
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Assisting with investigations related to embezzlement, whistleblower, financial reporting fraud, foreign corrupt practices act, Ponzi schemes, anti-money laundering, and other matters
- Assisting with litigation discovery on document requests and preparation of interrogatories
- Reviewing documents
- Assisting with preparing questions for witnesses
- Analysis of financial statements, accounting records and tax returns
- Data mining and analysis, including database construction of financial records, accounting data, and database extracts, etc.
- Performing electronic reviews of evidence
- Analyzing and reconstructing fraudulent transactions, complex transactions, financial statements, etc.
- Funds tracing
- Perform data analysis and modeling using MS Excel, MS Access (a plus), etc.
- Draft findings/observations and prepare tables, exhibits and charts
- Assisting with preparation of expert reports
- Assisting with preparation of trial exhibits
- Compiling organized working papers
- Cultivating and maintaining positive, productive, and professional relationships with colleagues and clients
Qualifications:
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Minimum 3-5 years of public accounting experience, preferably in Forensic Accounting
- Must be proactive and detail-oriented
- Ability to multi-task and handle multiple responsibilities
- Demonstrated ability to work independently to gather facts, organize data, analyze financial statements and other financial data, and identify relevant issues
- Possess strong communication, interpersonal, analytical, statistical sampling, quantitative abilities and research abilities
- Spanish and English fluency, Portuguese fluency a plus
- IDEA software knowledge preferred
- BA/BS Accounting degree from an accredited college/university
- Working towards, or completion of, CFE, CPA, or CFF certifications
- Ability and willingness to travel internationally
- U.S. citizenship required and the ability to obtain a U.S. Federal government security clearance within a reasonable period of time
- Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future
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