Forensic Accounting Expert - Remote Contract
Listing checked September 22, 2026 · pay as published by AfterQuery
Overview
AfterQuery, a YC-backed startup, needs a forensic accounting expert to create case studies and questions that push AI models on fraud detection, financial statement analysis, asset tracing, damages calculations, interviewing methods, evidence gathering, and expert report writing. You will judge model answers and explain where they fall short against investigative standards and real forensic practice. The contract runs remote and asynchronous, about 10 hours each week, so you can fit the work around another practice or job. Your scenarios help train systems that must handle fraud investigations and litigation support with practical insight.
What You'll Do5
- 1Write forensic accounting questions and case studies that test AI models on fraud detection, financial statement analysis, asset tracing, damages calculations, interviewing techniques, evidence gathering, and expert report writing.
- 2Review model responses for accuracy against forensic accounting standards and investigative best practices.
- 3Give detailed feedback that points out errors, gaps, and weak reasoning in each response.
- 4Work with forensic and technical experts to adjust question difficulty and keep content challenging and educational.
- 5Validate case studies so they reflect real litigation support and fraud examination work.
Requirements9
- 1Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- 2Proven background in forensic accounting, fraud examination, or litigation support.
- 3Strong grasp of investigative methods and financial analysis.
- 4Exceptional analytical, written, and verbal communication skills.
- 5Close attention to detail.
- 6Multiple years of forensic accounting experience across varied case types such as fraud investigations, economic damages, expert witness testimony, or bankruptcy.
- 7Prior work in forensic training, professional associations, or investigative technology efforts.
- 8CPA, CFE, CFF, or a master's degree is a plus.
- 9Familiarity with AI or technology-driven investigative applications is a plus.
Who Should Apply
The ideal candidate holds a degree in accounting or finance and brings hands-on forensic accounting work, whether through fraud examination, litigation support, or economic damages cases. Certifications such as CPA, CFE, or CFF help, as does a master's degree or prior work with investigative technology. People who can write clear case scenarios, spot flaws in financial reasoning, and explain investigative standards fit well. The role suits someone with deep case experience, not a general accountant who has never built a fraud case or supported litigation. Candidates often score low when they list accounting duties without showing specific forensic matters, such as asset tracing, damages calculations, or expert report writing. Another common miss is weak written samples; this work depends on precise questions and detailed feedback.
Salary Insight
The contract pays $75 to $150 per hour. That range fits senior forensic accountants and fraud examiners who hold credentials like CPA or CFE and bring case experience across investigations, litigation support, or damages work. The higher end matches candidates with multiple years of forensic accounting work and specialized testimony or bankruptcy matters. At 10 hours each week, the engagement can supplement another role or practice.
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Lead with your CPA or CFE credential, then name the exact case types you have handled, such as fraud investigations, economic damages, asset tracing, or expert witness testimony. Attach a short writing sample that shows how you frame a forensic accounting question and critique a model response.
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