Senior Forensic Accountant in Charlottesville, Virginia at Elder Research

Senior Forensic Accountant

General Information

Requisition #723

Locations USA-Remote

Posting Date 06/30/2026

Security Clearance Required No clearance required, ability to obtain a Public Trust

Remote Type Remote

Time Type Full time

Description & Requirements

Elder Research Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of MANTECH international Corporation seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Senior Forensic Accountant to join our team.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Five (5) years of experience supporting complex financial analysis relating to tracing the proceeds of fraud.
  • Five (5) years of experience specializing in financial investigations with an emphasis on money laundering and asset forfeiture.
  • Five (5) years of experience in forensic accounting and the tracing and analysis of funds, including bank records.
• Investigative Techniques: Working knowledge of current financial investigative techniques, including the use of commercial databases and specialized information sources.
• Software Mastery: Expert-level proficiency in MS Office, specifically Excel and PowerPoint.
• Previous experience on a large-scale forensic accounting assignment involving federal benefit programs that features tracing funds for large criminal or civil litigation matters.
• Required Certifications (At least one):
  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
  • Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE / ACFE)
  • Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS / ACAMS)

Preferred Requirements:

• Working with federal benefit programs and federal law enforcement.
• Pluses: Specialized training in the subject of money laundering and fraud in federal benefit programs.

Physical Requirements:

• The person in this position must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time. Occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, or to communicate with co-workers, management, and customers, via email, phone, and or virtual communication, which may involve delivering presentations.

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Elder Research considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to disability or veteran status or any other status protected under any federal, state, or local law or regulation.

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