Withum is a forward-thinking, technology-driven advisory and accounting firm, helping clients be in a position of strength in today’s business landscape. Withum empowers clients with innovative tools and solutions to address their accounting, tax, and overall business management needs. Withum is a place where talent thrives. We recruit only the best and the brightest people, with a genuine passion for the business.Withum’s Forensic and Valuation Services practice prides themselves in understanding their clients’ business strategy and needs; assisting companies in meeting business requirements related to valuation, risk management, transfer pricing, economic analysis, and model validation. Withum professionals help clients make forward-thinking decisions about strategy, operations, and compliance; and create long-lasting value.We are currently seeking an Investigative Associate to join the Private Investigations group within Withum’s Forensic and Valuation Services team in our Saddle Brook, New Jersey, office. This is not a remote position.Investigative Associates work on a variety of assignments, including performing public record background research relative to individuals and business entities associated with litigation matters in which our clients are named parties. We prepare comprehensive reports of our findings for our clients and strive to provide them with information that is material and beneficial to the clients’ specific cases. Additionally, we assist in a wide range of investigative projects in support of the firm’s needs.  Withum’s brand is a reflection of our people, our culture, and our strength. We have become synonymous with teamwork and client service excellence. The cornerstone of our success can truly be accredited to the dedicated professionals who work here every day, whose mission is to help our clients grow and thrive - to be in a position of strength. But our commitment goes beyond our clients, as we continue to live the Withum Way, promoting personal and professional growth for all team members, clients, and surrounding communities.How you'll spend your time:Researching subjects of investigations through public record databases, including LexisNexis, to identify assets and other pertinent information, such as: associated addresses; properties owned; professional licenses; employment affiliations; criminal history; and liens & judgmentsPrepare abatement record requests in compliance with Freedom of Information Act standardsQuerying the federal court PACER system for possible bankruptcies, or criminal and civil court recordsResearching individual counties where the subject resided, for civil litigation matters naming the subjectUtilizing internet and public record websites to identify the subject’s family historyConducting conventional media searches (newspapers and magazines), through the internet and sites like Newspapers.com, for pertinent information about the subjectResearching social media for potentially relevant material concerning the subjectPreparing reports, summary emails, and other client deliverables regarding investigative findingOther private investigative functions as deemed necessary, including locating and interviewing potential witnessesThe kind of people we want to speak with have many of the following:Bachelor's degree2 to 3 years of relevant experience in research and/or investigationsStrong interest in investigations, due diligence, and complianceProficiency with LexisNexis preferredCapacity to work both independently and collaborativelyStrong, imaginative analytical and problem-solving skillsEfficient and effective verbal and written communication skillsWithum will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or because they are a protected veteran.