Role Overview
FBI is hiring a mid-level Accountant (Forensics) (GS 12). This is a full-time role in Washington. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.
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Job Description
**Major Duties:**
- *GS 12**
- 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 in cooperation with case agents, prosecuting attorneys and others.
- Assesses the value of financial evidence; unravels sophisticated techniques for moving funds and shielding illegal activity. Provides financial profiles of individuals and groups. Compiles detailed financial findings and conclusions to prepare in-depth forensic accounting reports.
- Utilizes various computer applications to review and interpret implications on a vast number and variety of financial transactions, and other corporate, business, and financial processes, associations, and recordkeeping systems.
- Produces detailed financial investigative reports and exhibits. May participate in subject and key witness interviews and testifies as needed as a fact and/or expert witness in judicial proceedings.
- Develops and provides forensic accounting presentations/briefings.
- *Key Requirements**
- Must be a U.S. citizen
- Must be able to obtain a Top Secret-SCI clearance
- Selectee will be required to complete the FD-887, Request for Access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI)
- Some travel may be required
- 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.
- 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. Once training dates are established, employees will be notified in advance.
- In order 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 this job opening.
- *Physical Demands:**
- Work is primarily sedentary; however, some physical effort may be required such as bending or walking.
- *Work Environment:**
- Must be able to work under stressful conditions
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply for the Accountant (Forensics) (GS 12) position at FBI?
Use the Apply button above to submit your application directly to FBI. 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 Accountant (Forensics) (GS 12) position at FBI located?
This position is based in Washington. FBI has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.
What does a Accountant (Forensics) (GS 12) at FBI earn?
FBI 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 Accountant (Forensics) (GS 12) role at FBI posted?
This role was posted on April 23, 2026 (47 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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