Job Description

This is the perfect opportunity to start your career as an Accounting Consultant, supporting our growing Forensic Accounting practice.

Accounting Consultants are responsible for assisting in the analysis and auditing of assigned projects and will gain the skills and experience to develop within the practice. 

What you will be doing:

• Provide support in the evaluation and analysis of construction claims, surety  and fidelity related projects
• Assist in the audit and reconciliation of contractor and subcontractor invoices and payments for accuracy and validity
• Assist in internal audit of project expenditures: surety and claims
• Assist in the evaluation of contract damages and preparation of cost analyses
• Analyze and report the potential surety payment and performance bond exposure
• Assist with data gathering efforts including document review and supervision, and quality control of data entry activities
• Analyze the financial condition of bonded and distressed contractors and ensure the timely reporting of all periodic financial information.
• Assist with accounting, payroll and tax processing

Qualifications

• BA/BS in Business with an emphasis in Accounting, Management or Finance, must have specific accounting coursework
• 2+ years of experience in an accounting or auditing role
• Strong data analysis skills and attention to detail
• Working proficiency of Microsoft Excel, Access and Word required - Deltek-Vision accounting system a plus
• Excellent communication skills in English (verbal and written)
• Strong interpersonal, supervisory and customer service skills 
• Ability to multi-task, work under pressure and meet deadlines 
• Ability to work in a professional services setting - fast paced and time tracked to projects

Additional Information

Forensics is one of our fastest growing, interesting, and in-demand service areas. For more information about our claims, surety and fidelity practices, please view our corporate website.

We offer a competitive salary and generous benefits package including paid time off, medical, dental, vision, 401K match (with immediate vesting), short/long term disability, life insurance, dependent care benefits, tuition reimbursement, and access to a wide variety of services, wellness programs and more. Our “Lifetime of Learning” program ensures that all employees receive the training, opportunities, and guidance they need to grow with us as we expand. And we are a consistent Zweig Best Places to Work winner.

VERTEX is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

If you require assistance to complete any part of the application process, please contact our Recruiting team at recruiting@vertexeng.com.

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:

Please note that VERTEX does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, VERTEX will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, VERTEX explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of VERTEX.