OFFICE OF THE NEW YORK STATE ATTORNEY GENERAL

Division of Criminal Justice - Albany

Forensic Accountant/Auditor

Reference No.: DCJ_ALB_FAA_2015

The Office of the New York State Attorney General’s Division of Criminal Justice

is seeking a forensic accountant/auditor for the Albany office. The forensic

accountant/auditor supports the division by working in partnership with its attorneys,

investigators and legal support analysts to investigate actions involving, but not

limited to, taxpayer fraud, organized crime, securities fraud, public integrity, internet

crimes and environmental criminal acts, utilizing the NYS False Claims Act, the

Executive Law, the Martin Act and other federal and state laws. Many of the actions

involve coordination with other state and federal civil and prosecutorial anti-fraud

agencies, and have resulted in large-scale recoveries on behalf of the state of New

York. A forensic accountant/auditor is needed to participate in these complex fraud

investigations and, when appropriate, to support prosecution of crimes uncovered by

such investigations.

A minimum of a bachelor’s in accounting, finance or economics is required, and the

candidate must be eligible to sit for the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) exam. The

position qualifies for CPA accreditation purposes. An active CPA license and/or

Certified Forensic Examiner (CFE) credential is a plus. Candidates for the position of

forensic accountant/auditor must possess excellent analytical skills, written & verbal

communication skills, and organizational & time management skills. The candidate

should also be proficient with spreadsheet, database and presentation software. The

ability to work independently and collaboratively as a member of the team is

essential. Applicants will be considered for both entry-level and experienced

assignments.

Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. The Office is an

equal opportunity employer and is committed to workplace diversity.

To apply, please submit a complete application packet consisting of a cover letter

(include Reference No. DCJ_ALB_FAA_2015), resume, most recent transcript,

writing sample and a list of three (3) references with contact information to: Sandra

Jefferson Grannum, Esq., Bureau Chief, Legal Recruitment Bureau, Office of the New

York State Attorney General, 120 Broadway, 26th Floor, New York, NY 10271 or

recruitment@ag.ny.gov. Submission via email is preferred.

For more information about the Office, please visit our website:

www.ag.ny.gov.