TITLE: Forensic Accountant
LOCATION: USPIS – Washington D.C.
SECURITY CLEARANCE: MBI
SCHEDULE: Due to the nature of law enforcement work and operation, position may require occasional support outside of core working hours, as well as intermittent weekend support, mission dependent.
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About The Role
Provide specific financial expertise in Forensic Accounting to support Inspection Service investigations. The Forensic Accountant will act as an expert witness, utilizing recognized accounting, auditing and investigative techniques in support of USPIS investigations. The individual will communicate the results of the financial/forensic analysis performed to various audiences, clearly in understandable non-technical terms. The individual will prepare reports, data or graphic charts, and other illustrations explaining the financial analysis, which can be used during court proceedings.
Work Duties And Tasks
Research
Conducts research of a financial nature including the analysis and applicability of relevant federal and state laws, regulations, and guidelines. Prepares a variety of reports based on the analysis of financial and related materials.
Planning
Ability to perform assessments and provide an action plan within a given time frame.
Financial Analysis and Asset Tracking
Analyze a variety of financial records, hard copy and electronic, including ledgers, receipts, profit and loss statements, balance sheets, statements of financial condition as well as other reports; validate the information and data for accuracy and interpret it. Summarize findings and present them.
Reporting Responsibilities
Prepare reports that document requested forensic financial analysis for the investigation as needed.
Minimum Qualifications & Skills
- Bachelors or Masters degree in forensic accounting, accounting, finance or a related field, along with a CPA license. In lieu of possessing a CPA license, the following will be accepted: Certified Fraud Examiner or Certified Forensic Accountant credentials, along with extensive relevant work experience that includes prior expert testimony in federal court, analysis of complex financial accounts or records (i.e tax returns, balance sheets, profit and loss statements, wealth analysis/asset discovery, etc...) and preparing detailed work products in support of investigations.
- Possess supporting certifications/degrees and/or experience as an expert witness who has testified in Federal Court proceedings;
- Demonstrated experience conducting structured interviews of witnesses, subjects of an investigation, and other third-parties;
- Knowledge of violations of federal law;
- Knowledge of criminal investigative techniques;
- Advanced level of proficiency in utilizing various computer software or applications for the purpose of conducting internet-based research, analyzing and/or scheduling financial transactions, creating visual aids in support of an investigation, and linking assets or financial accounts;
- Knowledge of Federal Rules of Evidence, proper handling of law enforcement sensitive and/or Grand Jury material, and evidence collection and preservation;
- Practical experience and knowledge in gathering documentation to aid in the investigation of suspected criminal activity, or in furtherance of a forfeiture investigation;
- Experience tracing illicit proceeds to assets, and determining equity and seizure potential;
- Demonstrated ability to prepare and present courtroom testimony including the ability to extrapolate and interpret information obtained during an investigation.
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