Job Description
Salary: $63,423.10 - $66,394.26 Annually
Location : Atlanta, GA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 23-056C
Division: Investigative Division
Department: ID - Financial Investigations Unit (FIU)
Opening Date: 06/10/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
Description READVERTISED & REVISED This announcement may be used to filled multiple positions. This is a continuous recruitment until filled. This is a sensitive government position .
Please review the
GBI Employment Disqualifiers before applying for this position. Employment for the selected candidate(s) is contingent upon the successful completion of a GBI background investigation including criminal, credit and driver's history checks, polygraph examination, fingerprinting and drug screening.
NOTES : - Please submit a copy of your college transcripts by uploading the document when you apply online in order to be considered.
- Transcripts can be official or unofficial for the application submission.
- Candidate(s) must upload a copy of Certified Fraud Examiners Certification (CFE), to be considered for Financial Forensic Auditor 2 position.
Job Duties DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Under general supervision, uses accounting, auditing, computer, and investigative skills to assist in examining financial evidence of an alleged crime. In a learning capacity, prepares spreadsheets and charts for presentations and courtroom testimony. This is the entry/training level of the Forensic Auditor job series. Incumbents at this level may require additional training or experience to gain full proficiency in some or all of the job responsibilities.
NOTES : - Please submit a copy of your college transcripts by uploading the document when you apply online in order to be considered.
- Transcripts can be official or unofficial for the application submission.
- Candidate(s) must upload a copy of Certified Fraud Examiners Certification (CFE), to be considered for Financial Forensic Auditor 2 position.
Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - (Financial Forensic Auditor 1 (FIP120) - $63,423.10) :
Bachelor's degree in forensic accounting, accounting, finance, or business administration from an accredited college or university, which included two basic
AND two intermediate
OR advance accounting courses.
OR MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - ( Financial Forensic Auditor 2 (FIP121) - $66,394.26) :
Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, forensic accounting or business administration from an accredited college or university
AND Two years of experience required at the lower-level Financial Forensic Auditor 1 (FIP120) or position equivalent. *
Candidate must have Certified Fraud Examiners Certification (CFE) to be considered for Financial Forensic Auditor 2 position .
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
In addition to the minimum qualifications, preference will be given to applicants with work experience or certifications in one or more of the following areas: - Certified Fraud Examiner
- Certified Public Accountant
- Certified Internal Auditor
- Five years of work experience in a related area.
- Preparing forensic accounting reports from financial findings.
- Providing accounting expertise to litigation and investigative support.
- Conducting investigations of fraud and financial abuse.
- Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Excel including the use of analytical tools used to summarize large volumes of data.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES : - Good organizational skills.
- Problem solving ability.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Fundamental knowledge of deductive analysis.
- Good analytical skills.
- Ability to identify signs of suspicious financial activity.
- Demonstrated experience in working with computers and other electronic equipment.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The incumbent will occasionally be required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; stoop and kneel. Occasionally light lifting/or moving boxes or supplies may be required.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: This position requires the incumbent to work in an office setting which includes shared office space with other workforce . In addition, may work closely with other law enforcement agencies and entities.
NOTE: This position may require some travel and operating a state vehicle. A valid Georgia driver's license is required. VACANCY OPEN TO ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS Supplemental Information The GBI reserves the right to close this job announcement once a qualified applicant pool has been identified. - Due to the volume of applications we receive, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or by e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered, but may not necessarily receive an interview. Applicants who are not selected for an interview will not receive notification.
- The GBI follows the Federal statute regarding illegal drug use and is a drug-free workplace. Although some states have legalized recreational drug use, applicants who currently use illegal drugs or controlled substances will be subject to disqualification from employment with the GBI.
- Applicants must present a professional image during all phases of the GBI hiring process, to include when interviewing, either in-person or virtually. The attire and appearance of applicants interviewing must be what is generally accepted as both professional and appropriate for a business work environment.
- Foreign Education : Applicants who have completed part or all of their education outside the U.S. must have their foreign education evaluated by an accredited organization to ensure that the foreign education is equivalent to education received in accredited educational institutions in the U.S. This evaluation must be a course-by-course evaluation that includes each completed course/subject and the U.S. credit equivalent. Applicants must submit (2) copies of the credential evaluations to the address noted above by the deadline. For a listing of services that can perform this evaluation, see the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services website at
- Due to budget constraints, the GBI is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa.
THE GBI IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Why work for the Georgia Bureau of Investigation? The GBI provides a meaningful and challenging career as a dedicated public servant. As your next employer, we offer a variety of benefits options to support you in achieving a healthy work/life balance. Here are some of the many benefits offered to eligible employees... - Up to 3 weeks of vacation leave and 15 days of sick leave a year
- Up to 120 hours of paid parental leave in a 12-month period
- A total of 13 paid holidays per year
- A Defined Benefit Plan (Pension) that provides a guaranteed monthly income after retirement with a minimum of 10 years of service
- A 401(k) savings plan with an initial 5% employer match on an employee contribution of 5%, with a 9% maximum employer match.
- A variety of group health, dental, vision, legal, long-term care insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, and life insurance options
- Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance to provide income protection against the unexpected
- Flexible Spending Accounts that allow employees to set aside money, pre-tax, for healthcare and dependent care expenses
- An Employee Assistance Program, through , providing confidential counseling for employees and their family members with personal problems that interfere with an employee's job performance or family life
- The that allows employees that meet certain requirements an opportunity to have the remaining balance of their Direct Loans forgiven
- The that allows employees to save tax-free for higher education expenses
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