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Forensic Accountant Job Description Template | Sample

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Updated September 23, 2024

A forensic accountant uses accounting, auditing, and investigative skills to analyze a financial paper trail, often to be used as evidence in a court of law. This type of accountant is typically engaged by insurance companies, banks, police forces, government agencies, and public accounting firms.

Salary (Median Pay)

For accountants and auditors.[1]

  • Salary: $73,560/yr
  • Hourly Rate: $35.37/hr

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Compiling and investigating financial evidence;
  • Developing systems to manage the information compiled;
  • Determining the value of assets;
  • Assessing losses and damage;
  • Applying tax law knowledge;
  • Communicating findings through reports and visual data;
  • Assisting in legal proceedings, including testifying in court as an expert witness;
  • Working closely with law enforcement officers and agencies;
  • Auditing financial documents; and
  • Conducting internal investigations.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field;
  • Excellent research skills;
  • Excellent communication skills;
  • Certification as a CPA or Certified Fraud Examiner preferred; and
  • Knowledge in criminal justice or law enforcement also preferred.

Sources

  1. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)