Forensic Accountant (Internal applicants only)

King County; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

King County Prosecuting Attorney's Office in Seattle seeks a Forensic Accountant to join the Elder Abuse Multidisciplinary Team. The role involves assisting law enforcement and Adult Protective Services, preparing financial analyses, and testifying in court as needed.

Applicants must have at least three years in forensic accounting with fraud investigation experience and hold a CFE certification or be pursuing it. Strong Excel/PowerPoint skills and GAAP knowledge are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of forensic accounting experience, with fraud investigations.
• CFE certification or candidate in process.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial investigation techniques.
• Proficient in Excel, ScanWriter, and PowerPoint.
• Familiarity with state and federal statutes related to financial crimes.
• Excellent written and oral communication; able to testify.

Responsibilities

• Assist law enforcement and APS investigators in financial investigations.
• Review financial materials and direct the financial aspects of investigations.
• Prepare financial summaries, charts, diagrams, and exhibits for trial.
• Testify in court or other proceedings as needed.
• Conduct outreach and training to local law enforcement.
• Participate in Elder Abuse MDT meetings.
• Maintain organized case files and paperwork flow.
• Engage in PAO equity work and trainings.

Skills

Forensic accounting

Fraud investigations

Excel

PowerPoint

GAAP

Communication skills

Court testimony

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

Tools

ScanWriter

Job description

Internal Applicants Only

This position is open only to current employees of the King County Prosecuting Attorney's Office.

Applicants must serve and pass their six-month probation period in their current position in order to be eligible to apply.

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.

Locations: 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.

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.

• 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.