Senior Associate, Forensic Accounting & Litigation Support

About Us: Gursey | Schneider LLP is a Top 100 Firm and a 12-time recipient of Inside Public Accounting's Best of the Best Firms, with over 40 years of success in the market. Our firm consists of over 250 accounting professionals, and our talented people consistently drive the success of our business through thoughtful strategy and creative problem-solving. Job Title: Senior Associate, Forensic Accounting & Litigation Support Department: Family Litigation Location: El Segundo Description of role: Gursey | Schneider seeks a dynamic and detail-oriented professional to contribute to the litigation department. This position focuses on high-net-worth clients and business owners in all financial aspects of the marital dissolution process and allows for professional growth. Educational Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or other business-related fieldsCPA Designation Minimum Qualifications: Licensed California Certified Public Accountant (CPA) with at least two to three years of recent audit, accounting, or tax experience at a top-100 public accounting firmMust possess exceptional abilities in both written and oral communicationExcellent computer skills are required in Microsoft Excel, Word, and related applications. Responsibilities: As a Senior Associate, you will analyze financial records to ensure accurate transaction recording, account reconciliation, and asset assessments. It also includes identifying and managing discrepancies in settlements or support obligationsTracing separate property assetsAnalyzing gross cash flow available for child and spousal support and the marital standard of livingConducting business valuationsApportioning real estate and equity compensation (such as stock options, restricted stock units, carried interest, etc.)Preparing various types of declarations for court proceedingsAccounting for transactions occurring post-separation and analyzing their impact on the community estatePreparing deposition questions for financial and party witnesses and assisting counsel during the depositionAssisting partners in preparation for settlement conferencesPreparing work papers and exhibits for court hearingsSenior associates may have the opportunity to travel to court with the partner cases to gain experience and learn about serving as potential testifying expert witnessesAdditionally, you will be able to attend and participate in settlement conferences, assisting clients in resolving their dissolution cases Benefits: G|S offers market-leading benefits, including medical/dental/vision insurance, paid parental leave, generous PTO, profit sharing plan, 401(k) match, and overtime pay (can be paid out or banked for PTO). We also offer many fun intangible perks, such as our annual ski/camping trip, black-tie holiday party, quarterly departmental mixers (travel stipend included), and paid continuing education. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us. The annual salary target for this job in this market is $85,000 - $115,000. The specific compensation for this role will be determined based on the market demand, education, experience, and skill set of the individual selected for this position. The compensation above is not representative of an employee’s total compensation. In addition to income, the following benefits are available: comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance; retirement savings; life and disability insurance; profit sharing and 401(k) match; certification incentives; education assistance; referral program; and more.