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Investigative Accountant

Securities and Exchange Commission

Washington, DC · Senior

$174,859 – $292,300

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

This role investigates potential securities law violations by analyzing financial reports, accounting disclosures, and suspicious activity reports to identify fraud and misconduct. It suits experienced accountants or auditors who want to work in financial enforcement and are comfortable with detailed analytical work in a federal regulatory environment.

Our summary, not Securities and Exchange Commission’s wording. The full posting is on their site.

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What they ask for

Required

  • One year of specialized experience at GS/SK-14 level or equivalent
  • Applying federal securities laws and public accounting or auditing standards
  • Utilizing investigative processes to perform detailed analysis
  • Conducting accounting or auditing data analysis for investigations
  • Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field with 24 semester hours in accounting, or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Time-in-grade requirement: one year at GS/SK-14 level

Nice to have

  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification
  • Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) certification
  • Experience with Tips, Complaints and Referrals (TCRs) programs
  • Experience with Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs)

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