Special Agent with Accounting/Finance Expertise

Job Overview

This position invites professionals with an accounting background to join the Federal Bureau of Investigation as Special Agents. The role offers an exceptional chance not only to utilize your current financial skills but also to advance them through real-world investigative work. As part of the FBI, you will engage in complex cases emphasizing national security, fraud, and cyber threats, applying your analytical skills to safeguard the nation.

Main Responsibilities

• Lead and execute investigations involving federal law violations, especially in cybersecurity and public safety domains.
• Employ discretion, ingenuity, and adaptability to satisfy diverse investigative challenges.
• Establish and nurture cooperative working relationships with law enforcement at all governmental levels—federal, state, local, tribal, territorial, and international.
• Maintain necessary physical fitness standards to fulfill law enforcement obligations effectively.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Mandatory U.S. citizenship status.
• Eligibility to secure a Top Secret Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) clearance.
• Willingness to travel as operationally needed.
• Fulfillment of the FBI's general employment criteria.

Educational Criteria

Applicants must possess at least a bachelor’s degree, ideally in accounting, business administration, finance, or forensic accounting, from an accredited U.S. institution. Official college transcripts must be submitted for degree verification.

Application Process

• Complete an online application via the FBI careers portal, ensuring all sections and required documentation are submitted.
• Submit a concise resume (maximum two pages) detailing relevant experience with precise dates.
• Attach supplementary documents where applicable, including college transcripts and, for veterans, appropriate service records.

Compensation

Salary range is between $93,749 and $133,200 annually, adjusted for base pay, locality, and availability.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The FBI fosters an inclusive hiring process providing equal opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, disability, or other nonmerit factors unless legally exempted.