Accountant Litigation Support

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We are seeking a detail-oriented Accountant to assist in the reconstruction of physician compensation structure with a focus on analysis of partnership distributions and payments for a terminated partner. The role requires expertise in financial document review, tax compliance, partnership accounting, and forensic analysis. The ideal candidate will work closely with legal teams and provide litigation support by assessing financial records against IRS and GAAP compliance standards. Key Responsibilities: Financial Reconstruction & Distribution Analysis • Gather all tax returns and financial documents related to the terminated partner. • Identify and extract partnership distributions and payments reported in personal tax filings and bank statements. • Reconstruct partnership distributions and payments over time and develop a ledger to track them. • Compare payments and distributions with the partnership agreement’s allocation terms to assess compliance. Evaluate or classify the distributions or payments per tax code and in accordance to any applicable GAAP or regulatory provisions. General Ledger Development & Financial Classification • Construct a working set of books based on available financial data. • Classify distributions, expenses, and revenues to assess financial trends. • Compare revenue from business operations (e.g., medical billings) to recorded partnership income. Compliance Testing & Regulatory Review • Evaluate compliance with IRS substantial economic effect doctrine (IRC §704(b)). • Test adherence to federal and state tax compliance standards. • Compare financial data against IRS guidelines and GAAP compliance. • Identify any discrepancies in profit-sharing, special allocations, or unauthorized distributions and calculate the financial impace, ie tax penalties and restructuring the transactions if needed. Litigation Support & Partner Interviews • Survey remaining partners for unauthorized allocations or side agreements. • Examine financial records for unreported allocations and discrepancies. • Provide forensic accounting insights to assist legal teams in litigation. Final Reporting & Recommendations • Prepare detailed reports summarizing inconsistencies, compliance risks, and potential fraudulent activities. • Provide finding and conclusions based on testing and compliance review. • Develop supporting documentation for litigation and regulatory compliance. Required Reports & Testing Procedures • Reconstruction of partner distributions and classification of payments. • General Ledger reconstruction and financial statement assessments. • IRS & GAAP compliance testing for tax reporting and regulatory standards. Complete Compliance Review. • Substantial Economic Effect testing to verify proper profit/loss allocations. • Impact assessment of violations on tax and financial reporting. Qualifications & Experience: • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Forensic Accounting, or Taxation. • CPA, CFE, CFF, or CFA certification is preferred. • 5+ years of experience in partnership accounting, forensic accounting, tax compliance, or litigation support. • Strong understanding of IRC §704(b), IRS audit procedures, GAAP, and forensic investigations. • Experience working with legal teams in litigation support is a plus. • Ability to analyze complex financial data and provide clear, actionable reports. Preferred Skills: • Expertise in partnership taxation, forensic accounting, and tax dispute resolution. • Familiarity with compensation models and how the reporting should be per IRS and or GAAP. • Strong investigative and analytical skills with attention to detail. • Experience in relevant testing, compliance review work and litigation support necessary. Application Process: Interested candidates should submit their resume, cover letter, and relevant work samples to [contact email]. Please highlight experience in forensic accounting, litigation support, and partnership taxation. This posting is structured to attract accountants with litigation experience and a background in partnership taxation.

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Price: $5.0

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