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Special Agent: Accounting/Finance Background

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Overview

Use your accounting background to become an FBI special agent! The from finance to special agent is more than a career move—it's an opportunity to upskill and become an expert in your field. At the FBI, you'll use your accounting knowledge to work on cases that challenge you to think critically, adapt quickly, and collaborate with elite professionals tackling national security threats. Your ability to uncover crucial information, problem-solve, and apply your technical knowledge will help protect our nation from cyberattacks, terrorism, fraud, and evolving threats.

How to Apply

1. Click on the “Apply” button to be directed to the FBIJobs Careers website.
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.
3. Follow the step-by-step process to submit your interest. You must complete all sections of the form AND ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS MUST BE ATTACHED to successfully submit your interest.

Required Documents

• 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.

Salary Level

Pay level for this position: $99,461.00–$128,329.00

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The FBI is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for this vacancy. Unless explicitly authorized by law, selection will be made without regard to, and there will be no discrimination because of, color, race, religion, national origin, marital status, parental status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, age (40 or over), sex, pregnancy and related conditions, or on the basis of personal favoritism, or any other nonmerit factors.