Special Agent: Accounting/Finance Background

Role overview

This FBI special agent role is designed for professionals with an accounting or finance foundation who want to apply their analytical expertise to national security and criminal investigations. The job goes beyond routine financial work: you will use your knowledge to help identify fraud, cybercrime, terrorism-related activity, and other threats while developing broader investigative and leadership capabilities through specialized training and hands-on casework.

The position has been exempted from the federal civilian hiring freeze.

The FBI emphasizes professional development, practical investigative exposure, access to modern technology, and a benefits package intended to support long-term growth and well-being.

How to apply

Applicants are directed to the FBIJobs careers portal to begin the process. After starting the application, you will need to complete every section of the form and attach all required documents for the submission to go through successfully.

• A resume that clearly shows relevant experience with start and end dates; it must not be longer than two pages.
• Supporting documents as applicable.
• College transcripts if your qualification is based on education or if the role requires proof of education.
• Veterans should include DD 214; disabled veterans should provide DD 214, SF-15, and a VA letter dated 1991 or later.

Salary

The stated pay range for this role is 103236 to 133200 annually. Compensation may vary based on base pay, locality, and availability pay.

Major duties

• Lead and carry out investigations involving possible breaches of federal law, cyber activity, and public safety concerns.
• Use strong judgment, adaptability, and initiative to handle changing investigative needs.
• Build and sustain working relationships with law enforcement partners at the federal, state, local, tribal, territorial, and international levels.
• Keep physical conditioning at a level that supports readiness for law enforcement responsibilities.

Key requirements

• You must be a citizen of the United States.
• You need to be eligible for a Top Secret Sensitive Compartmented Information clearance.
• You must be prepared to travel whenever the role requires it.
• You must satisfy the FBI’s employment eligibility standards.

Education

A bachelor’s degree or a higher qualification is required, preferably in accounting or a closely related subject such as business administration, finance, or forensic accounting, from a U.S.-accredited college or university. All degrees must be confirmed with college transcripts.

Equal opportunity statement

The organization provides equal employment opportunity and reviews all qualified applicants without discrimination based on protected or non-merit factors, including race, color, religion, national origin, marital status, parental status, disability, genetic information, age, sex, pregnancy-related conditions, or personal favoritism, unless otherwise allowed by law.