Forensic Accountant

Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI); Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 64,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Recruitment incentive up to 20%

Relocation incentive up to 20%

Job summary

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) invites applications for the Forensic Accountant (FoA) role, a pivotal position supporting investigations into financial crimes across securities, banking, and corporate fraud. The FBI applies accounting, auditing, and investigative techniques to counter threats from terrorists, spies, and criminals involved in financial wrongdoing.

Opening date is November 10, 2026, with a closing date of November 24, 2026 at 11:59 pm (ET).

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Must be able to obtain Top Secret-SCI clearance
• Some travel may be required
• Selectee will be required to attend a mandatory five-week Forensic Accountant Core Training Session (FACTS) at the FBI Academy in Quantico, VA
• Current Forensic Accountants who have completed FACTS 18-02 or later must have completed their New Forensic Accountant Development Program (logbook) prior to closing

Responsibilities

• Provides knowledge with respect to accounting and financial practices, securities, banking laws and systems, conventional and non-conventional financial institutions, and profit/non-profit businesses.
• Independently conducts forensic analysis of financial data and coordinates examination of financial aspects of investigations.

Job description

The Forensic Accountant (FoA) role is one of the most vital and sought-after careers in the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). Forensic accountants use their accounting skills, auditing, and investigative techniques to research and follow the systems through which money may be funneled or laundered by terrorists, spies, and criminals involved in financial wrongdoing. They investigate financial crimes including corporate, institutional, health care, mortgage, securities, and commodities fraud. They also apply their expertise to counterintelligence, counterterrorism, cybercrime, organized crime, public corruption, and violent crime investigations.

Opening Date:

November 10, 2026

Closing Date:

November 24, 2026 at 11:59 pm (ET)

The salaries listed below are basic pay. Salary will vary based on location. Visit OPM.gov for salary information by location.

• GS-11: $63,975.00 - $82,938.00
• GS-12: $76,463.00 - $99,404.00
• GS-13: $90,925.00 - $118,204.00

To attract and retain highly qualified candidates, selectees may be eligible for a recruitment incentive of up to 20% or, for eligible current federal employees, a relocation incentive of up to 20%. Eligibility for a relocation incentive requires proof of a change in residence and an assignment at a worksite in a different geographic area greater than or equal to 50 miles from the prior worksite. Employees must sign a written service agreement completing a specified period of employment with the FBI at the new duty station. Recruitment and relocation incentives cannot be combined.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Must be able to obtain a Top Secret-SCI clearance
• Some travel may be required
• Selectee will be required to complete form FD-887, Request for Access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI)
• If the selectee is not an on-board FBI Financial Analyst or Forensic Accountant, the selectee approved for hire will be required to attend a mandatory five-week Forensic Accountant Core Training Session (FACTS) held at the FBI Academy in Quantico, Virginia. Once training dates are established, employees will be notified in advance.
• To be given promotional consideration, current Forensic Accountants that have completed FACTS 18-02 or later must have completed their New Forensic Accountant Development Program (logbook) prior to the closing of the job posting
• ALL applicants must verify completion of the basic education requirement by submitting a copy of college transcripts by the closing date of the vacancy announcement

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Work is primarily sedentary, however some physical effort may be required such as bending or walking.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Must be able to work under stressful conditions.

MAJOR DUTIES

• Provides knowledge with respect to accounting and financial practices, securities, banking laws and systems, conventional and non-conventional financial institutions, and profit/non-profit businesses. Develops or assists with developing new forensic accounting techniques applicable to various financial investigations.
• Independently conducts forensic analysis of financial data. Conducts and coordinates the examination of financial aspects of the investigation