Forensic Accountant

King-County,-W; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 139,000; Full time

Job summary

The King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office (PAO) seeks a Forensic Accountant to join the Elder Abuse Multidisciplinary Team within the Economic Crimes and Wage Theft Division in Seattle. The MDT is funded through 2029 with potential extension, and the role supports investigations, summarizing financial data, and preparing exhibits for trial.

Required are a 4-year degree, CFE certification, and strong GAAP knowledge, with advanced Excel/PowerPoint/ScanWriter skills and court testimony ability.

Qualifications

• A minimum of three years of forensic accounting experience with an emphasis on fraud-related investigations.
• CFE certification is required or candidate in process of obtaining CFE credentials.
• Knowledge of GAAP and financial investigation techniques.

Responsibilities

• Assist local law enforcement and Adult Protective Services investigators with financial investigations.
• Review materials to determine additional investigation needs; coordinate financial aspects of investigations.
• Create financial summaries and analyses using bank records and income data.
• Prepare cases for trial with charts, diagrams, and exhibits; testify as needed in court.
• Conduct outreach and training to local law enforcement.
• Participate in Elder Abuse Multidisciplinary Team meetings.
• Perform related duties and PAO equity work as required.

Skills

Forensic accounting

Fraud investigations

GAAP knowledge

Excel

PowerPoint

Court testimony

Communication skills

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/related field

CFE certification

Tools

ScanWriter

PowerPoint

Job description

The King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office (PAO) is seeking candidates for a Forensic Accountant to join the Elder Abuse Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) within the Economic Crimes and Wage Theft Division. The Multi Disciplinary Team (MDT) is funded through the end of 2029, with the possibility of an extension.

About the King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office

• We exercise the power given to us by the people with fairness and humility.
• We serve our diverse community, support victims and families, and hold individuals accountable.
• We develop innovative and collaborative solutions for King County and the State of Washington.

We are guided by our core values of Integrity, Compassion, Professionalism, and Leadership.

Our office is comprised of six divisions that are further organized into specialized units:

We value diversity and strive to hire a workforce that reflects the community that we serve. It is essential to our mission that we create and maintain an office that is diverse and inclusive. All PAO employees are expected to participate in PAO equity work and attend equity trainings and discussions. PAO employees are expected to comply with race, equity, and social justice principles, and to work with PAO colleagues and management to identify opportunities for improvement.

To learn more about the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office (PAO), please visit our website.

The Forensic Accountant serves as a key member of the Elder Abuse Multidisciplinary Team, and participates in and contributes to meetings and investigations as required. Their job duties involve the following:

• Assisting local law enforcement officers and Adult Protective Services investigators in their investigations; providing advice in areas of financial investigation.
• Reviewing materials received in the course of an investigation to determine what additional investigation is required; directing and coordinating the financial aspects of the investigation; coordinating with deputy prosecutors and law enforcement on additional evidence to be obtained.
• Extensive creation of financial summaries and detailed analyses; receiving data contained in available financial records, including bank records, sources of income, and any other requested or required analyses.
• Preparing cases for trial, including charts, diagrams, and other exhibits, and testifying in court or other proceedings as needed.
• Conducting outreach and training to local law enforcement.
• Participating in Elder Abuse Multidisciplinary Team meetings.
• Performing related duties as required.
• Actively participating in PAO equity work, attending equity trainings and discussions.

• A minimum of three years of forensic accounting experience with an emphasis on fraud-related investigations. Familiarity with general criminal justice is desired, but not required, for this position.
• A CFE certification (or candidate in the process of obtaining CFE credentials) is required.

• Knowledge of all aspects of financial investigation and analysis techniques, including knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Extensive knowledge and use of Microsoft Excel, ScanWriter and PowerPoint; knowledge of other computer applications necessary to accomplish the duties as required.
• Knowledge of state and federal statutes relating to financial crimes.
• Ability to develop innovative investigation methods.
• Skill in maintaining organized case files and paperwork flow throughout investigations.
• General knowledge of federal, state, and local police and regulatory agencies concerned with consumer protection and economic crime.
• Knowledge of complex financial transactions, including real estate and securities transactions.
• Skill in conducting lengthy and complex investigations under deadlines, setting priorities and synthesizing large quantities of information.
• Demonstrated communication skills. Candidate must be able to effectively convey investigatory findings both orally and in writing, including testifying in court.

• Excellent relationship-building skills, organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Self-starter with initiative, independent judgment and critical thinking skills.
• Must be able to accept feedback and supervision.
• Demonstrated predictable and reliable attendance.
• Commitment to Race, Equity and Social Justice work including ongoing cultural competence development.

Other Qualifications

Qualified candidates will be provided with sample financial data and other case information and be required to prepare a written summary of the case findings, including Excel spreadsheets, graphs, and charts. Candidates will then be required to present these findings in an oral presentation to the interview panel.

Other Necessary Requirements

• Minimum 4-year degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• Must pass a criminal history background check and fingerprinting.
• Must be able to sit and/or stand for extended periods of time.

Work Location

This position is located in Seattle at the King County Courthouse and is exempt from the provisions of the Fair Labor and Standards Act and is not eligible for overtime.

Work Schedule

Monday-Friday, our core business hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; an alternative work schedule is subject to supervisor’s approval. A hybrid work schedule is available from 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, Monday-Friday. If a successful candidate is new to the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office, they may be required to work in office four days every week for six months.

Salary

Range 63 -$52.9267 (step one) – $$67.0876 (step ten) hourly

Position Type

The MDT is funded through the end of 2029, with the possibility of an extension.

Application Process

If you are interested in pursuing this position and supporting King County’s vision for unified, equitable, and high-performing government, please follow the application instructions carefully:

• Submit a resume and cover letter
• Respond to the supplemental questions
• Fully complete King County application.

***Applications and/or supplemental questionnaires that state “see my resume” or are blank, are considered incomplete and will not be considered competitive.

Selection Process

This position is open to all qualified applicants. Materials will be reviewed for qualifications, and the most competitive candidates may be invited to participate in a panel interview process.

If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, or you would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process, please contact Karla Avila Vargas (she/her) at [e-mail].

King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer

No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on sex, race, color, national origin, ethnicity, religious affiliation, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age except by minimum age and retirement provisions, pregnancy, status as a family caregiver, parental status, marital status, military status or status as a veteran who was honorably discharged or who was discharged solely as a result of the person's sexual orientation or gender identity or expression, citizenship or immigration status, genetic information, or other protected class. However, to the extent that distinction or differential treatment on the basis of citizenship or immigration status is authorized by either federal or state law, regulation, or government contract, it is not an unfair practice.

Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.