Litigation Financial Analyst supporting the US Attorney's Office

fsafederal; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 96,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

FSA Federal is recruiting a Litigation Financial Analyst to support the United States Attorney's Office (USAO) in forfeiture-related prosecutions. You will trace, review, and analyze financial records to determine sources of funds and prepare exhibits for court proceedings.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business Administration, 3+ years of experience, strong MS Office skills, and the ability to work under pressure as part of a team in a mission-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA preferred.
• Three years of accounting or finance experience.
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills with minimal supervision.
• Excellent oral and written communication; team player.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word; databases knowledge helpful.
• Commitment to customer service; able to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Trace, review, and analyze financial records to identify source and delivery of funds.
• Develop legal theories for forfeiture and prepare exhibits, charts, and abstracts.
• Assist prosecutors in court preparation and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Team player

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business Administration

CPA certification preferred

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Databases

Job description

Be a part of the nationwide law enforcement initiative that removes the tools of crime from criminal organizations, depriving wrongdoers of proceeds from their crime and impacting the infrastructure of criminal enterprises.

FSA Federal (FSA) is focused on delivering unsurpassed services in support of law enforcement and homeland security. We currently have a vacancy for a Litigation Financial Analyst. In this role, you will be supporting the overall mission of United States Attorney's Office (USAO). If you are looking for a meaningful, mission driven career, Join FSA!

Responsibilities

• Assists the legal team by tracing, reviewing, and analyzing financial records from investigations to determine the source and delivery of funds, and the nature and volume of transactions. This includes understanding account relationships, following criminal proceeds and identifying assets and funds that meet thresholds and legal requirements for forfeiture.
• Assists prosecutors in preparing for court proceedings by developing legal theories for forfeiture and preparing exhibits, charts, and abstracts of the financial evidence.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field; CPA certification preferred
• Three-years accounting, finance, or other related experience
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills, and ability to work with minimal supervision
• Excellent communication skills; oral and written
• Intermediate experience with the Microsoft Office suite of applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word), and other common software applications and databases, advanced skills are preferred
• Proven commitment and expertise to provide excellent customer service; positive and flexible; ability to multi-task
• Ability to work in a team environment, deliver the highest quality of work, and maintain a professional disposition under extreme pressure

This position requires U.S. Citizenship and a 7 (or 10) year minimum background investigation.

Agency Overview

The United States Attorney's Office (USAO) serves as the nation's principal litigators under the direction of the Attorney General. The Asset Forfeiture Section at USAO is responsible for the prosecution of both criminal and civil actions against property used or acquired during illegal activity.

Benefits Overview

At FSA Federal, we recognize the diverse needs of our employees and strive to provide an excellent package to help meet those needs. Comprehensive benefits are offered with greater choice and flexibility to support your health, work-life balance, and professional growth. A package providing employee only coverage can be built around our basic plans at $0 employee cost for: Medical, Dental, Vision, Term Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Employee Assistance Program. For more information,

Target salary range: $96,280- $110,725. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.