Special Agent: Accounting/Finance Background

Specials

Your background in accounting and finance has already shaped how you think, how you process information, and approach problems. You’ve built a strong foundation in financial analysis, budgeting, and risk management by learning to interpret information, connect details, and make sense of complex situations. This includes experience with R (programming language), Tableau, and financial accounting, where focus, adaptability, and sound judgment are required.

How It Translates

This is where your background becomes a starting point, and your career shifts from contributing to the work to determining what happens next.

Major Duties

• Plan and conduct investigations of potential violations of federal laws, cybersecurity, and public safety.
• Exercise judgment, resourcefulness, and versatility in meeting investigative demands.
• Create and maintain effective liaison relationships with federal, state, local, tribal, territorial, and international law enforcement agencies.
• Maintain a level of physical fitness to ensure the readiness required to perform law enforcement duties.

Key Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must be able to obtain a Top Secret Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) Clearance.
• Must be willing to travel as required.
• Must meet the FBI’s Employment Eligibility requirements.

Education

Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree or higher (preferably in accounting or a related field such as business administration, finance, or forensic accounting) from a U.S. accredited college or university. All degrees must be verified by submitting college transcripts.

Salary Level

Pay level for this position: $93,749.00 - $133,200.00
Salary is commensurate with base, locality, and availability pay.

Benefits

The FBI offers a supportive work environment that provides the flexibility and resources needed to maintain balance. This is an opportunity to build a career that evolves with you, one where your skills continue to grow as your impact expands.

How to Apply

STEP 1: Click on the “Apply” button to be directed to the FBIJobs Careers website.
STEP 2: Click the “Start” button to begin. You will be prompted to either sign in to continue or register with FBIJobs if you don’t already have an account.
STEP 3: Follow the step-by-step process to submit your interest. You will be guided through each step. You must complete all sections of the form AND ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS MUST BE ATTACHED to successfully submit your interest. Your resume, specifically noting relevant work experience and associated start and end dates. Please note your resume MUST NOT exceed two (2) pages. Other supporting documents: College transcripts, if qualifying based on education or if there is a positive education requirement. Veterans: DD 214; Disabled Veterans: DD 214, SF-15, and VA letter dated 1991 or later. Please see instructions on the site for attaching documents.