Forensic Accountant – Fraud Investigations & Court Prep

Nacba; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 87,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Prosecuting Attorney’s Office in Seattle seeks a Supervisor-level forensic accountant with fraud investigations experience. You will assist law enforcement, manage financial analyses, and prepare trial-ready materials while coordinating with prosecutors. A CFE is required, with strong Excel/PowerPoint skills and a commitment to equity work.

The role offers a hybrid schedule with core hours 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and a four-day in-office period for new hires during the initial six months.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years forensic accounting experience in fraud investigations.
• CFE certification required or in process.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial investigation techniques.
• Proficiency with Excel, ScanWriter and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Assist law enforcement and investigators in financial investigations.
• Review materials and coordinate financial aspects of investigations.
• Create financial summaries and analyses using bank data and income sources.
• Prepare cases for trial with charts and exhibits; testify as needed.
• Conduct outreach and training for local law enforcement.
• Participate in Elder Abuse Multidisciplinary Team meetings.
• Contribute to PAO equity work and trainings.

Skills

Forensic accounting

CFE certification

GAAP knowledge

Excel

PowerPoint

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Independent judgment

Equity & social justice

Education

4-year degree in accounting/finance

Tools

ScanWriter

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Supervisor: Linda Williamson

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

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.

This position is exempt from the provisions of the Fair Labor and Standards Act and is not eligible for overtime.

Locations: King County Courthouse in Seattle.

Job Duties:

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

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.

Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills:

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.

Application Procedure: There exists a broken rung in many organizations that can make attaining formal positions challenging to historically excluded groups. We highly encourage anyone with lived experience to apply for this position using the King County jobs page by 5:00 p.m. Monday, October 5th. We are not requesting a detailed expression of interest, as we prefer to keep barriers for applying low and will look forward to hearing about experience and aspirations for the role during the interview process.