Auditor
Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys
Posted: January 22, 2026 (2 days ago)
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Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys
Department of Justice
Location
Salary
$125,431 - $163,062
per year
Type
Full Time
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Base salary range: $88,520 - $115,079
Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience at GS-12. Expert-level knowledge in field.
Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).
This job involves conducting audits to detect fraud and ensure compliance with federal laws in the U.S.
Attorney's Office, focusing on reviewing financial systems and providing expert advice on accounting regulations.
It's ideal for experienced accountants or auditors with a strong background in investigative work who enjoy applying their skills to support legal investigations and prosecutions.
Candidates should be detail-oriented and comfortable working in a government setting in Brooklyn, New York.
The United States Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of New York's mission is to investigate, prosecute and deter violations of federal statutes, enforce and represent the interests of the United States in civil litigation, uphold civil, constitutional and victims' rights, and foster partnerships with other federal, state and local government agencies and community groups.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: To be considered minimally qualified for this position, you must demonstrate that you have the required basic requirement and specialized experience for the respective grade level in which you are applying: Basic Requirement: You must meet one of the items listed below (A or B): A.
Possess degree in accounting or auditing; or a degree including auditing courses in a related field such as business administration, finance, or public administration that included or was supplemented by 24 semester hours in accounting.
The 24 semester hours may include up to 6 semester hours in business law. (You must submit supporting transcript.) B.
Possess a combination of education and experience - at least 4 years of experience in accounting or an equivalent combination of accounting experience, college-level education, and training that provide professional accounting knowledge.
Background must also include one of the following: 24 semester hours in accounting or auditing courses of appropriate type and quality.
This can include up to 6 hours of business law; OR A certificate as a Certified Public Accountant or a Certified Internal Auditor, obtained through written examination; OR Completion of the requirements for a degree that included substantial course work in accounting or auditing, e.g., 15 semester hours, but that does not fully satisfy the 24 semester hours requirement of paragraph A, provided that (a) the applicant has successfully worked at the full-performance level in accounting, auditing, or a related field, e.g., valuation engineering or financial institution examining; (b) a panel of at least two higher level professional accountants or auditors has determined that the applicant has demonstrated a good knowledge of accounting and of related and underlying fields that equals in breadth, depth, currency, and level of advancement that which is normally associated with successful completion of the 4-year course of study described in paragraph A; and (c) except for literal non-conformance to the requirement of 24 semester hours in accounting, the applicant's education, training, and experience fully meet the specified requirements (must submit transcripts and/or certificate with your application).
To qualify at the GS-13 level, you must possess: Specialized Experience: At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level in the Federal service performing (obtained in either the public or private sectors) (3) of the (4) duties listed below: Conducting investigative audit assignments to detect fraud; Reviewing and/or analyzing accounting systems; Developing audit plans; Providing advice on the interpretation of accounting and/or auditing regulations, applications, or problems.
(i.e. violation of applicable laws) IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social).
Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.
You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
If your resume does not support your questionnaire answers, we will not allow credit for your response(s).For more information on the qualifications for this position, click here.
TIME-IN-GRADE REQUIREMENTS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible.
One year at the GS-12 is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-13 level. You must submit your SF-50 that shows Time-in-Grade eligibility and reflects your title, series, and grade.
No award SF-50 will be accepted; recommended SF-50s include promotions and step increases (within grade increases). Major Duties:
This Auditor provides expert auditing and accounting services in investigations involving highly complex financial transactions.
If selected for this position, you will join a well-respected team that is responsible for providing Auditor support in the Civil Division of the U.S.
Attorney's Office, Eastern District of New York, located in Brooklyn, New York, focusing in the areas of auditing, accounting, and financial systems.
Typical work assignments will include: Conducting and carrying to completion investigations to determine whether there have been violations of the Federal Statutes warranting the investigations.
Conducting audit and financial investigations, typically involving one or more violators.
Preparing concise and accurate audit reports involving assembling, correlating, and analyzing the facts obtained from analysis and investigation of financial matters.
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