Job purpose

Working as part of a team and utilizing resources to add value to clients, a staff helps to perform the detailed work of an engagement. They will participate in a range of forensic services including corporate investigations, compliance & anti-fraud consulting, commercial dispute resolution, Independent Review Organization services, and insurance claim services.

Duties and responsibilities

Commitment to Client Service

• Develops effective working relationships with clients and firm associates
• Works effectively in teams to provide quality service to clients
• Gains a comprehensive understanding of client operations, processes and business; utilizes that knowledge throughout engagements
• Communicates professionally (both written and verbal) with clients under the supervision of seniors
• Understands client’s needs in context of the project or engagement
• Knows, understands, and is able to clearly communicate Forensic service offerings
• Accepts role and actively contributes to the successful completion of the engagement

Technical Skills

• Develops strong understanding of accounting, compliance and regulatory frameworks, damage and lost profits theory, investigative techniques, and other relevant business skills in assisting clients
• Develops the skills to effectively and efficiently review company processes and procedures to assess/ensure compliance with regulatory requirements
• Develops the skills to inspect accounting records and systems, including controls, for efficiency, effectiveness and use of accepted procedures to accurately record transactions, documents, etc.
• Develops the skills to effectively and efficiently review, analyze and summarize historical financial and industry information, revenue and expense projections to form the basis of a damages or lost profits calculation
• Learns to design and perform investigative procedures including substantive and analytical tests of account balances or classes of transactions
• Demonstrates effective use of current technology and software

Leading People

• Builds and maintains positive relationships across the firm
• Supports interns in professional development
• Contributes and supports new ideas on internal processes and client engagements
• Works with members of the engagement team to identify and resolve any client issues discovered during engagements
• Supports firm efforts including recruiting, BT Foundation and other initiatives

Business Results

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  Maintains open communication with engagement management regarding the progress of completion on projects
• Actively builds a professional network and assists seniors, managers, directors, and partners in their new business development activities
• Demonstrates the ability to accept feedback and modify behavior as needed; has self-awareness of strengths and weaknesses
• Demonstrates positive attitude towards client and team and a willingness to learn new topics
• Executes feedback to minimize repeated errors and apply new concepts
• Actively participates in training and developmental opportunities
• Takes ownership of assigned areas even after rolling onto other engagements.
• Manages time effectively by completing projects within communicated budget/deadlines
• Enters time daily

Executive Presence

• Participates in Firm events
• Commits to outside reading, studying and professional growth
• Demonstrates integrity, objectivity and a high standard of ethics
• Meets CPE requirements; develops understanding of firm requirements and professional standards for delivering Forensic services
• Actively studying and preparing for the CPA certification or other professional certifications as appropriate

Qualifications include:

• Undergraduate degree required, Master’s preferred
• Basic knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles is required
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong commitment to professional and client service excellence
• Time management and organizational skills
• Strong work ethic and strong organization and problem-solving skills
• Team player with a willingness to accept guidance and instruction
• The ability to grasp new concepts quickly and readily adapt to change
• An analytical thinker with developed qualitative and quantitative reasoning aptitude
• Willingness and interest in traveling as client demands dictate
• Knowledge of the forensic accounting industry

Bennett Thrasher is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex; pregnancy; sexual orientation; gender identity and/or expression; age; disability; genetic information, citizenship status; military service obligations or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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