Job Description

Job Description and Duties

The Investigative Auditor provides a range of forensic auditing in complex, multi-jurisdictional criminal cases handled by the Special Prosecutions Section, including various forms of fraud, public integrity, human trafficking, and underground economy matters. Primarily supports the Tax Recovery in the Underground Economy Task Force (TRUE) and handles matters enforcing laws governing cigarettes and tobacco products. Using professional principles and discipline of forensic accounting reconstructs financial transactions; reads and interprets financial records to determine the source and application of funds from illegal activity; reviews evidence in criminal cases; inputs financial data; interviews witnesses; prepares reports, spreadsheets and summaries; advises prosecutors and investigators on accounting matters; assists in formulating financial investigations; drafts search warrants for financial records; assists in preparing search warrants, court orders, and subpoenas for asset forfeiture, restitution, and other purposes. Works independently, within vertical prosecution teams, and cooperatively with local, state, and federal law enforcement. Capable of testifying in state and federal court and grand jury proceedings. Statewide travel required.

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Special Requirements

• A fingerprint check will be required.
• Clearly indicate the Job Control (JC-438355) and the title of this position in the "Examination or Job Title(s) For Which You Are Applying" section of your state application (STD 678).
• Individuals who are new to state service must have list eligibility in order to gain employment with the California Office of the Attorney General. The process is described at
• If you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must submit a copy of your transcript or diploma. Unofficial school transcripts may be accepted during the application process; however, submission of official transcripts or your diploma is required prior to appointment.
  

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

Applicants should have the ability and desire to perform audit work in difficult and complex matters with advanced electronic data processing skills; work efficiently and pleasantly under severe time pressures; prepare financial analysis for use in court, including creative, accurate and comprehensible presentations; manage and organize large quantities of financial records and integrate them for final analysis. Knowledge of fraudulent schemes, especially related to sale and distribution of tobacco, investment vehicles, business organization structures, and tax schemes; applicable laws, regulations, and criminal provisions; general and specialized accounting and auditing principles and procedures. Professional qualifications such as Certified Fraud Examiner.

Benefits

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Additional Information on Application Filing

Please note, if using the United States Postal Service for delivery, there is no guarantee that your application will be date stamped and will arrive by the final filing date. If your application does not have a postmark or date stamp and arrives after the final filing date, your application will not be accepted. Therefore, to ensure timely delivery of your application, it is recommended that you use either electronic delivery, parcel service, or certified mail. Using one of these options will provide proof of delivery prior to the final filing date.

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is required and must be included.
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  Writing Sample of no more than two pages describing the relevant skills, knowledge, training, and experience you possess and why you feel you are the most qualified for this position.

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