Auditor (Financial)

Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives

Tampa (FL)

Remote

USD 90,000 - 133,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives is seeking a Forensic Auditor in the Financial Investigative Services Division (FISD) to support criminal investigations. The role involves advising prosecutors and ATF agents on financial findings, planning investigations, and producing detailed reports and exhibits.

Candidates must have an accounting/auditing degree with 24 accounting hours; transcripts must be provided from accredited institutions.

Qualifications

Degree in accounting or auditing, including 24 semester hours in accounting (up to 6 hours in business law)
Education must be from accredited institutions and reviewed by a recognized accrediting body
Foreign education may require evaluation and English translation if applicable

Responsibilities

Provides advice and assistance to ATF agents and prosecutors on financial findings
Plans and conducts financial investigations of persons or entities in suspected criminal schemes
Prepares reports and charts summarizing findings for end users; researches databases for leads; provides training on financial investigative techniques

Education

Accounting degree

Auditing courses

Job description

Hiring Agency: Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives

The incumbent serves as a Forensic Auditor in the Financial Investigative Services Division (FISD) within the Office of Science and Technology (OST), Financial Investigative Services Division. FISD is comprised of professionally credentialed Forensic Auditors who provide comprehensive financial investigative services supporting criminal investigations under the Bureau's jurisdiction.

Key Responsibilities

The major duties of the Forensic Auditor GS-0511-12 position include, but are not limited to, the following: Provides advice and assistance to ATF Special Agents and to federal, state, and local prosecutors as to his/her findings regarding the financial condition, sources, and uses of funds, and/or other financial aspects of the investigation. Plans and conducts financial investigations of persons or entities suspected of being involved in criminal schemes.

Prepares reports, exhibits, and/or charts summarizing their findings depending on the nature of the assignment and the needs of the end user. Research applicable databases and analyzes pertinent financial records and provides investigative leads based on results of interviews and financial analysis. Provides formal and informal training to ATF and/or non-ATF personnel in financial investigative techniques, auditing, or related fields.

Requirements & Education

This position requires a degree in accounting, auditing; or a degree including auditing courses in a related field such as business administration, finance, or public administration that included or was supplemented by 24 semester hours in accounting. The 24 hours may include up to 6 hours of credit in business law. Please refer to the Qualifications section for full details.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements, please see the statements below. Education must be reviewed and certified by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education, in order for it to be creditable towards your qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from accredited institution.

If you are using education to qualify for this position, or education is required: You must submit a transcript, which may be unofficial, as long as it contains a full listing of courses, credit earned, grade and grade-point-average, subject area, degree(s) earned, and dates of award. Note: If you are selected for this position, official transcripts will be required prior to your first day.

Your transcript must come from a nationally accredited educational institution recognized by the Department of Education. Please do not submit electronic transcripts with documentation security protection. These may prevent our application system from accepting and processing the document. If submitting a foreign transcript, you must have the transcript reviewed by an approved foreign education review organization recognized by the Department of Education.

Your transcript must also be in English or have an English translation included. FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in a conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

For special instructions pertaining to foreign education and a list of organizations that can evaluate foreign education, see the Department of Education website. If you are qualifying on foreign education, you MUST submit proof of creditability of education as evaluated by a credentialing agency. All documentation must be in English or include an English translation.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, Department of Justice.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $89508 – $133142/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Top Secret security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-04.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.