County of San Diego
Forensic Accountant-24251908
County of San Diego, Los Angeles, California, United States,
The Office of District Attorney is currently hiring for a Forensic Accountant.
About the Position
Under general direction, this professional journey level performs investigative audits of financial transactions, records, and other documents to identify and preserve evidence of fraud or other criminal activities. Reporting directly to the Division Chief of Economic Crimes, this class is distinguished from other accountant and auditor classes by its active involvement in both civil and criminal investigations and by its direct support of prosecution efforts in financial crimes cases.
This role identifies and develops effective investigative and prosecution strategies for cases involving economic fraud or financial crimes; examines accounting, business, and financial records of businesses, organizations, and/or individuals under criminal and/or civil investigation by the District Attorney; provides expert witness testimony in court or other judicial proceedings; and performs related work.
Ideal Candidate
An ideal candidate will demonstrate the ability to self-motivate and follow directions. They will have effective interpersonal skills, demonstrate strong reasoning and writing abilities, and show a firm basic understanding of auditing and accounting.
Education and/or Experience
Current certification as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA);
AND
Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited U.S. college or university, or a certified foreign studies equivalency in accounting or a closely related field;
AND
Four (4) years of professional accounting experience, two (2) of which must have included fraud investigations in auditing of financial records of public and/or private organizations and preparing comprehensive audit reports, preferably in a legal or litigation environment.
Note: Professional designation as a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) and/or a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) is highly desirable.
Condition of Employment
As part of the County of San Diego’s pre-employment process, prospective candidates will undergo a background check (including fingerprinting) and a pre-employment medical screening before beginning County employment. Additional types of background investigations may be conducted based on the job-related activities of the position. Current County employees may be excluded from this process.
Background Investigation
Must have a reputation for honesty and trustworthiness. Felony convictions will be disqualifying. Misdemeanor convictions may be disqualifying depending on type, number, severity, and recency. Before appointment, candidates will be subject to a thorough background investigation which may include a psychological, truth verification, or other examination or test.
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of a job, on a case-by-case basis.
The County of San Diego is committed to valuing diversity and practicing inclusion because our diverse workforce is our greatest asset, and our customers are our number one priority.
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About the Position
Under general direction, this professional journey level performs investigative audits of financial transactions, records, and other documents to identify and preserve evidence of fraud or other criminal activities. Reporting directly to the Division Chief of Economic Crimes, this class is distinguished from other accountant and auditor classes by its active involvement in both civil and criminal investigations and by its direct support of prosecution efforts in financial crimes cases.
This role identifies and develops effective investigative and prosecution strategies for cases involving economic fraud or financial crimes; examines accounting, business, and financial records of businesses, organizations, and/or individuals under criminal and/or civil investigation by the District Attorney; provides expert witness testimony in court or other judicial proceedings; and performs related work.
Ideal Candidate
An ideal candidate will demonstrate the ability to self-motivate and follow directions. They will have effective interpersonal skills, demonstrate strong reasoning and writing abilities, and show a firm basic understanding of auditing and accounting.
Education and/or Experience
Current certification as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA);
AND
Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited U.S. college or university, or a certified foreign studies equivalency in accounting or a closely related field;
AND
Four (4) years of professional accounting experience, two (2) of which must have included fraud investigations in auditing of financial records of public and/or private organizations and preparing comprehensive audit reports, preferably in a legal or litigation environment.
Note: Professional designation as a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) and/or a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) is highly desirable.
Condition of Employment
As part of the County of San Diego’s pre-employment process, prospective candidates will undergo a background check (including fingerprinting) and a pre-employment medical screening before beginning County employment. Additional types of background investigations may be conducted based on the job-related activities of the position. Current County employees may be excluded from this process.
Background Investigation
Must have a reputation for honesty and trustworthiness. Felony convictions will be disqualifying. Misdemeanor convictions may be disqualifying depending on type, number, severity, and recency. Before appointment, candidates will be subject to a thorough background investigation which may include a psychological, truth verification, or other examination or test.
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of a job, on a case-by-case basis.
The County of San Diego is committed to valuing diversity and practicing inclusion because our diverse workforce is our greatest asset, and our customers are our number one priority.
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