Key Responsibilities<br>• Lead and perform audits, reviews, and compilations in accordance with professional standards and firm policies.<br>• Plan engagement scope and timing, perform risk assessments, and design appropriate audit procedures.<br>• Prepare and review workpapers, ensuring proper documentation and support for conclusions.<br>• Oversee and execute audit procedures for nonprofit organizations, including grant and compliance areas as applicable.<br>• Perform assurance work for employee benefit/pension plans, including testing contributions, distributions, and investments.<br>• Work on affordable housing engagements, including low-income housing entities and related compliance matters.<br>• Assist with engagements for homeowners associations; prior HOA experience a plus.<br>• Draft and review financial statements, footnote disclosures, management letters, and internal control communications.<br>• Supervise, train, and mentor staff, providing clear instructions and timely feedback.<br>• Monitor engagement budgets and timelines; communicate status and issues to managers/partners.<br>• Identify accounting, auditing, and internal control issues, and propose practical solutions to clients.<br>• Assist with implementation of new accounting and auditing standards for assigned clients.<br>Qualifications<br>• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field required.<br>• CPA license preferred; candidates actively pursuing licensure considered.<br>• Minimum of 3 years of recent experience in public accounting with a focus on auditing and assurance.<br>• Experience with nonprofit organizations and/or employee benefit plans strongly preferred; affordable housing and HOA experience a plus.<br>• Solid knowledge of U.S. GAAP and generally accepted auditing standards.<br>• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and audit/engagement software.<br>• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.<br>• Effective written and verbal communication skills.<br>• Ability to manage multiple engagements and deadlines.<br>• Team-oriented with demonstrated leadership and supervisory abilities.
<p><strong>About the Role</strong></p><p>Our client is seeking a <strong>Senior Fraud Analyst</strong> to join their team onsite in San Francisco on a <strong>contract basis</strong>. This role will focus on detecting, investigating, and preventing fraudulent activity while leveraging advanced fraud detection tools and data analysis to mitigate risk across transactions and systems.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Analyze transactional data to identify suspicious patterns and potential fraud risks</li><li>Investigate fraud alerts, chargebacks, and high-risk activities using fraud detection platforms</li><li>Utilize fraud prevention tools (e.g., Sift, Riskified, Kount, Stripe Radar, or similar) to monitor and mitigate threats</li><li>Conduct deep-dive investigations and document findings, including root cause analysis and recommendations</li><li>Collaborate with cross-functional teams (risk, compliance, finance, and operations) to resolve fraud cases</li><li>Monitor and optimize fraud rules, thresholds, and system performance to reduce false positives</li><li>Prepare reporting dashboards and present fraud trends, KPIs, and insights to leadership</li><li>Support audit and compliance efforts, ensuring adherence to internal controls and regulatory standards</li></ul>