Forensic Accountant-24251908

The Office of District Attorney is currently hiring for a Forensic Accountant. 

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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; to examine accounting, business, and financial records of businesses, organizations, and/or individuals under criminal and/or civil investigation by the District Attorney; to provide expert witness testimony in court or other judicial proceedings; and to perform related work. 

Education and/or Experience 

1. Current certification as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA); AND 

2. 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, 

3. 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. 

Hiring Process and Timeline 
The timeline for this recruitment is outlined below.

• Job Offers and Background Process begin once the selection process concludes. Note: Current County employees may be excluded from additional background screening.

• Anticipated Start Date: Start date will be based upon the successful completion of medical screening or other mutually agreed upon date.

If you are not selected for this interview process, you may have the opportunity to compete for future vacancies.

The Department of Human Resources removes personally identifiable information from all recruitments. This practice, called Blind Applicant Screening, hides a candidate’s personal information that could influence or bias a hiring decision. Personal information includes name, phone number, address, gender, age, and race. This process helps contribute to a fair and equitable selection process leading to a more diverse and inclusive workforce. 

Based on the evaluation results, the most highly qualified candidates will be referred for an interview. Be sure to include your experience in meeting the minimum requirements in both the Work Experience section and the Supplemental Questionnaire section of the Application. Resumes will not be accepted in place of the application Work History and/or supplemental questionnaire. 

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. 

Evaluation 

Qualified applicants will be placed on a six (6) month employment list based on scores received during the evaluation of information contained in their employment and supplemental applications. Please ensure all information is complete and accurate as the responses you provide on the supplemental application questionnaire will be reviewed using an automated evaluation system. If you are successful in the initial screening process, your application will be reviewed individually to confirm that the information you provided is accurate and qualifying. 

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.