Senior Forensic Accountant

Elder Research

Senior Forensic Accountant at Elder Research managing fraud analysis and financial investigations for federal benefit programs. Utilizing Excel and forensic accounting techniques in complex financial inquiries.

Posted 7/1/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in forensic accounting and financial investigations, with a strong focus on money laundering and asset forfeiture. Proficient in advanced financial analysis techniques and skilled in preparing detailed reports and presentations using MS Excel and PowerPoint.

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Forensic AccountingFinancial InvestigationsMoney LaunderingAsset ForfeitureExpert-Level Proficiency in MS Office

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Hard Skills

Financial AnalysisForensic AccountingTracing FundsAnalyzing Bank RecordsFinancial Investigative Techniques

Tools & Technologies

MS ExcelMS PowerPointCommercial Databases

Certifications & Qualifications

Certified Public Accountant (CPA)Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE / ACFE)Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS / ACAMS)

Industry Keywords

FraudForensic InvestigationsAsset ForfeitureMoney LaunderingFederal Benefit Programs

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Join a team focused on financial analysis concerning fraud.
Work on forensic investigations related to money laundering and asset forfeiture.
Analyze funds including bank records in forensic accounting.
Utilize commercial databases and techniques for financial investigations.
Prepare reports and presentations using advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills.
Engage in large-scale forensic accounting assignments.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Five (5) years of experience supporting complex financial analysis relating to tracing the proceeds of fraud.
Five (5) years of experience specializing in financial investigations with an emphasis on money laundering and asset forfeiture.
Five (5) years of experience in forensic accounting and the tracing and analysis of funds, including bank records.
Working knowledge of current financial investigative techniques, including the use of commercial databases and specialized information sources.
Expert-level proficiency in MS Office, specifically Excel and PowerPoint.
Previous experience on a large-scale forensic accounting assignment involving federal benefit programs that features tracing funds for large criminal or civil litigation matters.
Required Certifications (At least one): Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE / ACFE), Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS / ACAMS).

Benefits

Comp & perks

No clearance required, ability to obtain a Public Trust