Job Description

Accountant – Forensic Accounting  
 Calabasas, CA & Irvine, CA        $90,000 - $125,000          Direct, Full-Time        Hybrid        Public Accounting

2 ROLES OPEN; ONE IN IRVINE AND ONE IN CALABASAS

ABOUT THE COMPANY                                                                   Â

Our client is a fast-growing public accounting and consulting firm with multiple offices across the Western U.S. The team combines traditional accounting expertise with a dynamic consulting practice specializing in litigation and forensic accounting. The Lake Forest-based office is seeking an experienced Forensic Accountant to support engagements involving litigation support, valuations, and forensic analysis.

The firm offers excellent benefits, competitive pay, professional development opportunities, and a culture that values teamwork, integrity, and internal growth. This is a hybrid role requiring on-site presence three days per week and occasional client visits within Southern California.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING
 

• This is a client facing role that requires strong communication
• Support litigation and forensic accounting engagements, including financial investigations and economic damage analyses.
• Analyze and reconstruct financial data for use in expert reports and legal proceedings.
• Assist in the preparation of valuation models for business interests and intangible assets.
• Review and interpret financial statements, tax returns, and other supporting documents.
• Conduct tracing, cash flow, and lifestyle analyses to identify irregularities or fraud indicators.
• Collaborate with attorneys, clients, and colleagues to provide accurate and timely deliverables.
• Contribute to the preparation of written reports, schedules, and exhibits for litigation purposes.
• Perform bookkeeping and accounting tasks for business management clients, including AP/AR, reconciliations, and general ledger maintenance.
• Participate in assurance engagements such as audits, reviews, and compilations for small to mid-sized entities.
• Assist with tax preparation, research, and compliance for individuals and businesses.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, balancing competing priorities with strong attention to detail.

WHAT YOU NEED TO HAVE
 

• 3+ years of progressive experience in accounting, ideally including forensic or litigation support work.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field (CPA or CPA eligibility preferred).
• Solid understanding of financial statements and GAAP principles.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel) and QuickBooks.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Detail-oriented, proactive, and dependable with a collaborative mindset.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to travel locally for client engagements as required.
• Public accounting background or experience with assurance, valuation, or tax engagements.
• Demonstrated writing proficiency and ability to summarize complex financial information.
• Interest in developing forensic accounting credentials or advanced certifications.
• Public accounting background or experience with assurance, valuation, or tax engagements.
• Demonstrated writing proficiency and ability to summarize complex financial information.
• Interest in developing forensic accounting credentials or advanced certifications.

Renowned Recruitment Group and our clients do not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors.

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