Forensic Accountant Junior

Guidehouse

Posted 24 days ago

Full Time

Arlington, Virginia

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The team member will support a U.S. Federal law enforcement agency by analyzing financial and business records to identify complex relationships between entities. They will produce quantitative and qualitative analytical reports that may be used for evidentiary purposes in federal investigations.

Qualifications

You possess a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Forensic Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field, along with one year of experience in forensic/financial investigative accounting. You are able to obtain and maintain a Federal or DoD Public Trust clearance and have experience using financial and business tools and datasets.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Forensic Accounting

Financial Investigative Accounting

Public Trust

CPA

CFE

Digital Asset Analysis

Cryptocurrency Analysis

Open Source Research

Criminal Investigative Tools

Quantitative Analysis

Qualitative Analysis

Job Description

Job Family:

Forensic Accounting Consulting


Travel Required:

Up to 10%


Clearance Required:

Ability to Obtain Public Trust

What You Will Do:

This team member will support a U.S. Federal law enforcement agency by conducting analysis of financial and business records (bank statements, wire transactions, virtual currency activities), as well as delivering quantitative and qualitative analytical reports that illuminate the complex relationships between entities and individuals. This role requires experience conducting forensic and financial investigative accounting work, preferably in support of federal government case investigations. This team member will exhibit strong forensic accounting skills, supplement those skills with the ability to leverage open source and client criminal investigative datasets, and produce deliverables that may support evidentiary purposes.

What You Will Need:

  • Must be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoD PUBLIC TRUST. Candidates must obtain approved adjudication of their PUBLIC TRUST prior to onboarding with Guidehouse. Candidates with an ACTIVE PUBLIC TRUST or SUITABILITY are preferred.

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Forensic Accounting, Finance, Economics or related field.

  • ONE (1) year conducting forensic/financial investigative accounting work.

  • Experience using financial and business tools and datasets.

  • Ability to work on client-site 5 days a week.

What Would Be Nice To Have:

  • THREE (3) or more years providing forensic and financial investigative accounting support to the Law Enforcement, Defense, or Intelligence Communities.

  • Certified Public Accountant licensure (CPA) or Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) certification.

  • Experience conducting digital asset/cryptocurrency analysis.

  • Experience conducting open-source research and analysis, as well as using criminal investigative tools and client-owned datasets to support federal investigations and prosecutions.

  • Ability to work accurately with numerical detail to analyze, consolidate, and interpret financial data.

  • Ability to clearly and succinctly brief team members and officials on complex financial topics.

  • Demonstrated experience with effective communication skills, especially with senior level clients and an array of stakeholders.

  • Strong interpersonal skills; ability to work independently and as a team member.


What We Offer:

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits include:

  • Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

  • Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays

  • Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus

  • Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance

  • 401(k) Retirement Plan

  • Basic Life & Supplemental Life

  • Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

  • Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

  • Student Loan PayDown

  • Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities

  • Skills Development & Certifications

  • Employee Referral Program

  • Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach

  • Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program

  • Mobility Stipend

About Guidehouse

Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer–Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.

If you have visited our website for information about employment opportunities, or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Guidehouse Recruiting at 1-571-633-1711 or via email at RecruitingAccommodation@guidehouse.com. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodation.

All communication regarding recruitment for a Guidehouse position will be sent from Guidehouse email domains including @guidehouse.com or guidehouse@myworkday.com.  Correspondence received by an applicant from any other domain should be considered unauthorized and will not be honored by Guidehouse.  Note that Guidehouse will never charge a fee or require a money transfer at any stage of the recruitment process and does not collect fees from educational institutions for participation in a recruitment event. Never provide your banking information to a third party purporting to need that information to proceed in the hiring process.

If any person or organization demands money related to a job opportunity with Guidehouse, please report the matter to Guidehouse’s Ethics Hotline. If you want to check the validity of correspondence you have received, please contact recruiting@guidehouse.com. Guidehouse is not responsible for losses incurred (monetary or otherwise) from an applicant’s dealings with unauthorized third parties.

Guidehouse does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Guidehouse and Guidehouse will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.

Guidehouse

Guidehouse is a global AI-led professional services firm delivering advisory, technology, and managed services to the commercial and government sectors. With an integrated business technology approach, Guidehouse drives efficiency and resilience in the healthcare, financial services, energy, infrastructure, and national security markets. Built to help clients across industries outwit complexity, the firm brings together approximately 18,000 professionals to achieve lasting impact and shape a meaningful future.
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