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In support of Federal investigations and prosecutions, the Forensic Accountant will perform complex analysis of financial and business records to support Federal investigations and prosecutions by ...
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What is a forensic accountant?
A forensic accountant is an accountant who investigates potential financial crime or fraud cases, typically those that involve litigation or legal and criminal disputes. Usually, they are the main investigator analyzing the books and financial holdings that may become evidence in a court case. Their analyses, documentation, and findings are presented to lawyers, judges, and juries, and often, the forensic accountant will testify as a subject matter expert on the evidence.
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| Aspect | Forensic Accountant | Auditing Accountant |
|---|---|---|
| Certifications | CPA, CFE | CPA, CIA |
| Work Environment | Legal cases, investigations, litigation support | Financial statement audits, compliance reviews |
| Industry Usage | Legal, insurance, fraud detection | Public accounting firms, corporations |
While both forensic accountants and auditing accountants hold CPA credentials and work within the accounting industry, forensic accountants focus on investigations related to fraud and legal cases, often working with law enforcement or legal teams. Auditing accountants primarily perform financial audits to ensure accuracy and compliance in financial statements. Their work environments and objectives differ, with forensic accountants specializing in uncovering financial crimes and auditing accountants ensuring financial integrity.
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Full-time
Re-posted 22 days ago
Deloitte rating
8.2
Based on 92 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz
45th of 150 rated financial services
Job description
Work You'll Do
As a Project - Consultant, Forensics and Investigations, on the project, you will:
- Work independently to solve complex problems and evaluate controls associated with complex business relationships.
- In support of Federal investigations and prosecutions, the Forensic Accountant will perform complex analysis of financial and business records to support Federal investigations and prosecutions by using criminal investigative tools and other client-owned databases.
- Utilize in-depth knowledge of procedures and techniques as generally prescribed under American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) disciplines, and current and anticipated banking anti-money laundering regulations and practices.
- Apply knowledge to the enforcement of Title 18, Title 31 and other applicable statutes of the Federal Criminal Code, and the seizure and forfeiture of illegally derived property; and may be responsible for serving as a Factual Witness.
- Ability to work independently and collaborate as part of a team
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Meticulous attention to detail and quality of work product
- Ability to build and sustain professional relationships
- Ability to lead projects or workstreams
- Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
- Strong interpersonal skills and professional demeanor
- Ability to meet deadlines
- Ability to provide clear guidance to others
Deloitte's Government & Public Services (GPS) practice - our people, ideas, technology and outcomes - is designed for impact. Serving federal, state, & local government clients as well as public higher education institutions, our team of professionals brings fresh perspective to help clients anticipate disruption, reimagine the possible, and fulfill their mission promise.
Our Forensic, Discovery, & Financial Crime offering provides services to support anti-money laundering, discovery, business disputes and investigations. Protect brands from financial crime and other corporate misconduct, as well as enable government organizations with tradecraft & technology to combat emerging and evolving threats.
The Project Talent Model is designed for professionals with specialized skills that align to a current client need. Team members focus on delivering services to clients, without additional expectations related to business development or promotion. Their employment is tied to their role on a project, and they are eligible for a benefits package that is competitive for project-focused professionals.
Qualifications
Required:
- Bachelor's degree required
- Must be able to obtain and maintain the required clearance for this role
- 4+ years of experience working in an accounting, audit, or related financial services role
- Demonstrated knowledge of the procedures and techniques generally prescribed by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA).
- Experience with current and anticipated banking anti-money laundering regulations and practices or fraud detection
- Ability to perform job responsibilities within a work model that requires professionals to co-locate in person 5 days per week in Washington, DC.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future
- CPA strongly preferred
- Forensic, Investigative, and/or Discovery industry related experience
- Knowledge of current and anticipated banking anti-money laundering regulations and practices
- Experience working independently with minimal supervision and guidance.
- Strong problem solving and troubleshooting skills with experience exercising mature judgment.
- Proven experience effectively prioritizing workload to meet deadlines and work objectives.
- Demonstrated ability to write clearly, succinctly, and in a manner that appeals to a wide audience.
- Proficiency in word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation creation tools, as well as Internet research tools.
You may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance.
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Requisition code: 356952
Job ID 356952