Forensic Accountant Salary in Fayette City, PA

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How much does a Forensic Accountant make in Fayette City, PA? The average Forensic Accountant salary in Fayette City, PA is $62,020 as of September 01, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $56,577 and $68,259. 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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Senior Accountant

Sisecam Chemicals Resources LLC - Atlanta , GA

The Senior Accountant, based in Atlanta, GA, has a key role on a team that ensures the complete and accurate financial results of the company's monthly overall close processes, including logistic ...

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Staff Accountant

Basepoint Tax & Accounting - Cedar Rapids , IA

We're on the hunt for a Staff Accountant with a proven track record. Basepoint Tax & Accounting specializes in tax and payroll services. We are affiliated with Basepoint Wealth, a registered ...

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Senior Accountant

Centenary college of Louisiana - Shreveport , LA

SUMMARY The Senior Accountant assists the controller in all aspects of posting, reviewing, and reconciling general ledger activity for the department including preparing financial statements and ...

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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 ...

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Staff Accountant

Vacation HR - Destin , FL

Staff Accountant Department: Accounting Position Summary: This role will be responsible for analyzing financial data, preparing reports, and assisting in budgeting and forecasting. The role will ...

Lensa - 7 days ago

Senior Accountant

Presnell Gage, PLLC - Lewiston , ID

PRESNELL GAGE, PLLC, seeks a full-time Senior Accountant with demonstrated leadership abilities at the staff accountant level. Duties include supervising staff on engagements, participating in ...

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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 Fayette City, PA

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56577

68259

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Average Total Cash Compensation

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70677

63608

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 Fayette City, PA. The base salary for Forensic Accountant ranges from $56,577 to $68,259 with the average base salary of $62,020. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $57,623 to $70,677 with the average total cash compensation of $63,608.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$62,020	$56,577 - $68,259
Bonus	$1,588	$1,046 - $2,418
Total Pay	$63,608	$57,623 - $70,677

* 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 Fayette City, PA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Fayette City, PA
CITY, STATE Pittsburgh, PA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $56,923 - $68,677	COMPARE TO Fayette City, PA
CITY, STATE Greensburg, PA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $55,140 - $66,526	COMPARE TO Fayette City, PA
CITY, STATE Morgantown, WV	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $56,577 - $68,259	COMPARE TO Fayette City, PA 0%
CITY, STATE Fairmont, WV	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $56,577 - $68,259	COMPARE TO Fayette City, PA 0%
CITY, STATE Weirton, WV	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $56,339 - $67,972	COMPARE TO Fayette City, PA
CITY, STATE Wheeling, WV	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $56,577 - $68,259	COMPARE TO Fayette City, PA 0%

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About Fayette City, Pennsylvania

Fayette City is located in northwestern Fayette County at 40°6′2″N 79°50′20″W / 40.10056°N 79.83889°W / 40.10056; -79.83889 (40.100647, -79.838913). It sits on the east bank of the Monongahela River, which forms the border with Washington County. The borough of Allenport is directly across the river, but the closest river crossing is the I-70 bridge 3 miles (5 km) north at Belle Vernon. Pennsylvania Route 201 passes through Fayette City as Main Street (northbound) and Second Street (southbound). Uniontown, the Fayette County seat, is 17 miles (27 km) to the southeast via PA 201 and PA 51. A...

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About Fayette City, Pennsylvania Fayette City is located in northwestern Fayette County at 40°6′2″N 79°50′20″W / 40.10056°N 79.83889°W / 40.10056; -79.83889 (40.100647, -79.838913)....More

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