Internal Revenue Agent (Forensic Investigator) Temp Prom/Detail NTE 1y, MBE 1yr, MBP

Internal Revenue Service

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$106,437 – $172,980

Via USAJOBS, the federal government’s official jobs site, retrieved October 28, 2026. You apply through the official announcement on USAJOBS.

What this role is

The IRS seeks a forensic investigator to lead complex financial examinations of tax-exempt organizations, conducting audits and criminal investigations while providing expert testimony and guidance to prosecutors. This role suits experienced accounting professionals who excel at analyzing financial records, leading teams, and communicating findings in legal proceedings.

Our summary, not Internal Revenue Service’s wording. The full posting is on their site.

Skills this role names

Forensic Accounting

What they ask for

Required

CPA certification or bachelor's degree in accounting with 30+ semester hours in accounting
One year of specialized experience at GS-12 equivalent level
Experience with forensic audits of exempt organizations
Experience analyzing accounting records to determine tax liability effects
Experience interpreting and applying Federal tax law
Experience leading and training team members
90 days of federal civilian service since latest competitive appointment

Nice to have

Experience with criminal investigations
Experience with special agents
Experience with electronic data and computer devices