Financial Investigator

North Carolina Department of Justice

Raleigh, NC, US
Base: $55,823 - $69,000; bonus/equity: not specifi...
Complex criminal and civil investigations
Medicaid claims data analysis
Financial document review including tax returns
The primary purpose of this position is to perform investigations in the area of criminal and civil Medicaid fraud schemes, patient abuse or neglect, and misappropriation of recipient funds

Job Summary

  • The primary purpose of this position is to perform investigations in the area of criminal and civil Medicaid fraud schemes, patient abuse or neglect, and misappropriation of recipient funds.
  • The selected candidate is subject to a background investigation and may be required to obtain certification as a Law Enforcement Officer or Special Agent within one year of employment.
  • The State of North Carolina offers employer paid health insurance plus twelve paid holidays, generous vacation and sick leave accrual, dental, vision, and other insurance options, and retirement benefits.

Matching Summary

The primary purpose of this position is to perform investigations in the area of criminal and civil Medicaid fraud schemes, patient abuse or neglect, and misappropriation of recipient funds.

Salary

Base: $55,823 - $69,000; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Employer paid health insurance, 12 paid holidays, vacation/sick leave, dental, vision, retirement

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • complex criminal and civil investigations
  • Medicaid claims data analysis
  • financial document review including tax returns
  • interviewing witnesses and suspects
  • preparing detailed investigative reports
  • testifying in state or federal court

Nice-to-have

  • law enforcement background preferred
  • ability to maintain confidentiality
  • clear verbal and written communication
  • advanced Microsoft Excel skills
  • collaboration with federal agencies

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration or criminal justice
  • 18 credit hours of accounting coursework
  • Two years of experience in auditing or investigating tax/financial crimes
  • Certification as Law Enforcement Officer or Special Agent (or ability to achieve within one year)
  • Background investigation clearance

Work Rights

Not specified

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