Forensic Accountant Salary in El Cajon, CA

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How much does a Forensic Accountant make in El Cajon, CA? The average Forensic Accountant salary in El Cajon, CA is $67,848 as of August 27, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $61,893 and $74,674. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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What is a Forensic Accountant?

Forensic accountants are experienced auditors, accountants, and investigators of legal and financial documents that are hired to look into possible suspicions of fraudulent activity within a company; or are hired by a company who may just want to prevent fraudulent activities from occurring. They also provide services in areas such as accounting, antitrust, damages, analysis, valuation, and general consulting. Forensic accountants have also been used in divorces, bankruptcy, insurance claims, personal injury claims, fraudulent claims, construction, royalty audits, and tracking terrorism by inv...

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Staff/Senior Forensic Accountant, Full-Time, Hybrid (St. Louis, MO, USA)

SCM Insurance Services - Chesterfield , MO

Staff / Senior Forensic Accountant Job Overview: We are currently seeking a dedicated Staff / Senior Forensic Accountant to join our collaborative team at the St. Louis office. This role offers the ...

Lensa - 73 days ago

Accountant (Hybrid Work Schedule)

JG Wealth Management - Los Angeles , CA

Accountant responsibilities include auditing financial documents and procedures, reconciling bank statements and calculating tax payments and returns. To be successful in this role, you should have ...

ZipRecruiter - 1 day ago

Senior Accountant Projects

Virginia Department of Transportation - Hague , VA

Senior Accountant Projects State Role Title: Financial Services Spec II Hiring Range: $64,750 - $105,219 Pay Band: 5 Agency: VA Dept of Transportation Location: Central Office, Richmond, VA Agency ...

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Senior Accountant

Chemical Guys - Torrance , CA

The Senior Accountant will work closely with other members of the accounting department on various areas of financial statements. The core responsibilities include month end closing procedures such ...

ZipRecruiter - 4 days ago

Construction Staff Accountant (Req : 1213)

O'Brien & Company - Portland , OR

Construction Staff Accountant (Req : 1213) Location: Portland, OR Application Instructions: At O'Brien, we are dedicated to redefining the way we build. Be part of a team merging ideas, technologies ...

Adzuna - 2 days ago

Accountant

Diamond Management, Inc. - Lynden , WA

Whatcom County property management company is looking for a part-time and/or full-time accountant. $30/hour. This is an in-person position in Lynden, WA. Not hybrid or remote. Experience with ...

Recruitology - 10 days ago

What does a Forensic Accountant do?

Common responsibilities of a Forensic Accountant

Provide litigation support and present findings to be used as trial evidence.

May 18, 2023

Performs forensic research to trace funds and identify assets for recovery.

December 04, 2022

Communicates with and collects documentation from claimants (and/or their adjusters/attorneys) who have experienced economic losses.

December 29, 2022

Compile and analyse facts to formulate, substantiate and/or critique financial calculations, theories, claims, or conclusions and present business data at a high level.

February 20, 2023

Participate in continued education for data analytics, data management, and data visualization.

February 25, 2023

Assisting with the preparation of detailed analyses, expert and other reports, affidavits, and other client deliverables (demonstrative tables, exhibits and charts.

February 26, 2023

Prepares narrative and statistical reports of audit processes, findings, financial status, recommendations for actions and other matters.

April 05, 2023

Reviews claim evaluations and reports to ensure proper calculations have been completed before submission to carrier.

April 14, 2023

Lead and manage teams to perform complete analysis of accounting, finance, economic issues in the context of business transactions.

May 11, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Forensic Accountant in El Cajon, CA

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61893

74674

67848

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

63038

77319

69585

What is the average salary for Forensic Accountant in 2024?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Forensic Accountant in El Cajon, CA. The base salary for Forensic Accountant ranges from $61,893 to $74,674 with the average base salary of $67,848. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $63,038 to $77,319 with the average total cash compensation of $69,585.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$67,848	$61,893 - $74,674
Bonus	$1,737	$1,145 - $2,645
Total Pay	$69,585	$63,038 - $77,319

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Forensic Accountant Salary Near El Cajon, CA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO El Cajon, CA
CITY, STATE San Diego, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $62,365 - $75,242	COMPARE TO El Cajon, CA
CITY, STATE Chula Vista, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $62,365 - $75,242	COMPARE TO El Cajon, CA
CITY, STATE Escondido, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $62,018 - $74,824	COMPARE TO El Cajon, CA
CITY, STATE Oceanside, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $62,454 - $75,351	COMPARE TO El Cajon, CA
CITY, STATE Carlsbad, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $62,018 - $74,824	COMPARE TO El Cajon, CA
CITY, STATE Temecula, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $62,159 - $74,994	COMPARE TO El Cajon, CA

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About El Cajon, California

El Cajon (/ɛlkəˈhoʊn/; Spanish: [elkaˈxon]) is a city in San Diego County, California, United States, 17 mi (27 km) east of Downtown San Diego. The city, located in a valley surrounded by mountains, has acquired the nickname of "The Box." Its name originated similarly, from the Spanish phrase "el cajón," which means "the box" or "the drawer."...

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About El Cajon, California El Cajon (/ɛlkəˈhoʊn/; Spanish: [elkaˈxon]) is a city in San Diego County, California, United States, 17 mi (27 km) east of Downtown San Diego. The ci....More

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