Staff Accountant, Forensic Accounting

Job summary

Perform preliminary to intermediate analysis of accounting data and examine source documents for forensic investigations. Conduct interviews, prepare reports, and assist with litigation support services including business valuations and fraud analysis.

Job details

Staff Accountant, Forensic Accounting Department: Forensic Accounting Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time Location: Calgary Description MDD, A Davies Company is a specialized forensic accounting firm offering business valuations, forensic investigations and litigation support services. With more than 40 offices on 5 continents, our forensic accountants specialize in a wide range of practice areas. Our assignments consist of disputes in commercial litigation, family law, fraud, business valuations, business disputes, natural and man-made catastrophes, lost profits, and insurance. Our partners and senior staff regularly provide extensive litigation services and expert witness testimony in courts, arbitrations and mediations throughout the world. The ideal candidate will have excellent analytical skills, a desire to work in a fast-paced work environment, as well as an interest in learning about new businesses. Our compensation packages are competitive with the major accounting firms. Your New Role We are looking for a qualified accountant with an interest in pursuing a career in forensic accounting. The tasks performed will include, but are not limited to: Preliminary to intermediate analysis of sales, production and other accounting data Physical inventory observation, price testing Examination of source documents pertinent to engagement Check and proof reports and schedules Conduct phone, video or in person interviews to obtain information Research, data analysis and evaluation Invoice analysis Attend marketing events and functions with clients What You'll Bring to the Role Bachelor’s degree and/or Masters or upcoming graduate Working towards the Chartered Professional Accountant designation (CPA) Up to 3 years work experience (post degree) Strong attention to detail Ability to problem solve Strong communication skills Able to work independently and as a team Must be able to work under pressure or tight deadlines Ability to understand a business and how loss events have impacted it Willingness to accept increasing responsibility as experience grows Excellent computer skills - Microsoft Office – Excel, Word, Outlook & MS Teams Additional language skills considered an asset Benefits MDD firmly supports the development of our staff, and encourages continued learning through training programs, mentoring, and working with our global offices. MDD is committed to fostering a work environment that believes in treating all people with respect and dignity. Employee diversity and equality is an integral part of MDD’s business practices. MDD welcomes applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates selected throughout the recruitment process.

What you’ll do

Perform preliminary to intermediate analysis of accounting data and examine source documents for forensic investigations. Conduct interviews, prepare reports, and assist with litigation support services including business valuations and fraud analysis.

Requirements

Requires a bachelor's or master's degree and active pursuit of a CPA designation. Candidates should have up to 3 years of experience, strong analytical capabilities, and excellent communication skills.

Benefits

• Training programs • Mentoring

Listed skills

• Interviewing · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• Financial Reporting · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Data analysis · Preferred
• Microsoft Excel · Preferred
• Microsoft Office · Preferred
• Microsoft Word · Preferred
• Communication Skills · Preferred
• Microsoft Outlook · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Forensic accounting
• Data analysis
• Financial reporting
• Analytical skills
• Attention to detail
• Communication skills
• Problem solving
• Microsoft Office
• Excel
• Word
• Outlook
• MS Teams
• Research
• Interviewing
• Inventory observation
• Data Analysis
• Mentorship
• Invoicing
• Communication
• Problem Solving
• Microsoft Excel
• Detail Oriented
• Microsoft Outlook
• Analytical Skills
• Marketing
• Business Valuation
• Sales
• Lawsuits
• Investigation
• Computer Literacy
• Microsoft Teams
• Accounting
• Commercial Laws
• Mediation
• Physical Inventory
• Family Law
• Litigation Support
• Forensic Accounting
• Expert Witness
• Medical Device Directive

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting
• Legal
• Consulting
• Forensic Accountant
• Accountant (General)
• Accountants
• Accountants and Auditors