Description Trout CPA is a regional accounting firm in Pennsylvania with a fast-growing, boutique Transaction Advisory Services practice providing corporate and private equity clients with buy-side and sell-side M&A advisory services. These services include financial due diligence (Quality of Earnings), net working capital analysis, pre-transaction preparation engagements, purchase agreement consulting, and post-acquisition assistance. The successful candidate will: • Prepare comprehensive QoE databooks and reports • Concurrently execute multiple projects of varying size and complexity • Participate in diligence calls with clients/targets • Research GAAP treatment and application to present accounting adjustments in the QoE • Take primary responsibility for execution of QoE engagements from end-to-end • Review work performed by junior associates • Communicate regularly with internal team regarding engagement matters (e.g. status updates, request lists, etc.) Requirements • Bachelor’s Degree in accounting or finance • CPA designation (or in-process) required • 4+ years of total experience in public accounting, with 1+ years of specific experience in TAS • Deep proficiency in US GAAP • Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet unpredictable deadlines • Strong Excel skills and ability to work with large data sets. Ability to use common formulas, such as: vlookup, sumif, index-match, pivot tables • Proficiency in PowerPoint • Comfortable navigating inconsistent accounting records and identifying material issues common on lower middle market deals • High attention to detail