Role Overview
Applied Information Systems is hiring a staff-level Forensic Accountant. This is a full-time role in Reston. posted 2 weeks ago. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.
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Job description
## Forensic Accountant — Client Site, Washington, D.C.
Why AIS? When you join AIS, you join a mission-driven, employee-owned company that values collaboration, inclusivity, continuous growth, and shared success. You will work on projects that matter alongside industry-leading experts, with access to resources, training, and mentorship to support your professional growth. Employee Ownership, continuous learning, and an inclusive culture are central to how we operate.
This position is contingent upon contract award. We are currently pursuing a proposal and are seeking qualified candidates to include in our submission and to identify candidates for future hiring needs on the program once awarded. As your initial assignment, you will support a Federal customer as a Forensic Accountant working onsite at a client site in Washington, D.C.
AIS supports a Federal customer by providing program and administrative support, analyzing fraud complaints, conducting proactive analysis of data, and providing specialized investigative support for criminal investigators conducting fraud and corruption investigations throughout the U.S. As a Forensic Accountant on this program you will provide forensic auditing and accounting services and produce analytic reports, summaries, graphs, and charts for use in investigations, Congressional requests, and testimony.
You will regularly participate in strategic planning sessions with case agents, fraud investigative groups, and task forces to identify fraud schemes affecting the organization. Typical work includes compiling and analyzing data material — financial and tax records, invoices, complaint data, digital media, and contract and grant information — to help identify fraud, related criminal offenses, and associated parties. You will compile, analyze, and/or audit complex financial business records to support investigations and prosecutions and support requests for on-site forensic financial analysis.
Hands-on tasks will include building financial profiles to identify criminal offenses, trends, and patterns that reveal the infrastructure of fraud and money laundering schemes. You will review and analyze law enforcement, financial, and procurement databases, conduct open-source searches to obtain necessary business records, and input researched data into professional products such as statistical analysis summaries, forensic accounting reports, graphs or charts, and Power. Point presentations for law enforcement use.
You must be fully proficient in the use of i2 Analyst’s Notebook, Bank Scan, Microsoft Excel and Power Point, and other software as needed to support forensic financial analysis. The role requires an Active Secret Clearance.
Education and experience requirements are specific: a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, or an applicable professional field and a minimum of 10 years of forensic accounting experience supporting Federal law enforcement investigations. A Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) Certification is listed as a nice-to-have skill.
The targeted base salary range for this role is $119,000-$179,000 per year. This range is provided as a guideline; the final offer will be based on factors including skillset and competencies, level of experience, education, certifications, and location.
AIS provides benefits that invest in your health and future. Some employee favorites include:
- Competitive Salaries
- Qualified Overtime
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Flexible Holiday Leave (88 hours per year)
- Parental Leave
- Immediate Healthcare: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
- 401(k) Retirement Plan (5% match on base compensation, immediate 100% vesting)
- Tuition Reimbursement & Learning Allowance
- Referral Bonus Program (up to $5k)
Applied Information Sciences does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, religion, color, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis. Employment decisions are based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs.
If you're committed to curiosity, life-long learning, and passionate about technology, AIS is the place for you.
About Applied Information Systems
Applied Information Systems
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply for the Forensic Accountant position at Applied Information Systems?
Use the Apply button above to submit your application directly to Applied Information Systems. Most applications take less than 5 minutes if your resume and contact details are ready, and you'll be routed to the employer's official application system to finish.
Where is the Forensic Accountant position at Applied Information Systems located?
This position is based in Reston. Applied Information Systems has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.
What does a Forensic Accountant at Applied Information Systems earn?
Applied Information Systems has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.
When was the Forensic Accountant role at Applied Information Systems posted?
This role was posted on July 5, 2026 (19 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.
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