Forensic Accountant — Uncover Financial Crime & Investigations

Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI); Ruston (WA); 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) is seeking a Forensic Accountant to apply accounting and investigative techniques to financial crimes across a range of investigations. The role includes exposure to securities, banking laws, and both conventional and non-conventional financial institutions. Openings require U.S.

citizenship, eligibility for Top Secret-SCI clearance, and potential travel. Training through FACTS at the FBI Academy is required for most hires, with promotional paths tied to

Qualifications

• 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.
• 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

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.
• 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

Skills

Forensic accounting

Auditing

Financial analysis

Job description

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is seeking a Forensic Accountant to apply accounting and investigative techniques to financial crimes across a range of investigations. The role includes exposure to securities, banking laws, and both conventional and non-conventional financial institutions. Openings require U.S.

citizenship, eligibility for Top Secret-SCI clearance, and potential travel. Training through FACTS at the FBI Academy is required for most hires, with promotional paths tied to