Forensic Accountant Salary in Richmond, CA

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How much does a Forensic Accountant make in Richmond, CA? The average Forensic Accountant salary in Richmond, CA is $75,894 as of August 27, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $69,233 and $83,528. 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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Forensic Accountant Manager

Apollo Solutions - Chicago , IL

One of the world's fastest-growing independent providers of consulting is looking to onboard talented professionals experienced in Forensic Accounting and Disputes. This is a great opportunity to be ...

LinkedIn - 45 days ago

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 - 72 days ago

Accountant/Auditor IV

WV Departments of Health, Health Facilities, and Human Services - Charleston , WV

Four years of full-time paid experience in professional accounting, statutory accounting, auditing work, forensic accounting, public accounting, investigative and/or forensic auditing, certified ...

LinkedIn - 45 days ago

Manager - Complex Business Litigation and Forensics

StoneTurn - Boston , MA

Must be flexible with work schedule and travel requirements of client service projects Desirable qualifications * CPA obtained (or in process/eligible), forensic certifications such as CFF or CFE, or ...

LinkedIn - 45 days ago

Hedge Fund Equity Analyst - Consumer Generalist ID24002

J. Goldman & Co., L.P. - New York , NY

Professional experience building financial models combined with strong forensic accounting knowledge. * Professional or educational experience working with data. Competencies: To perform the job ...

LinkedIn - 28 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 ...

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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 Richmond, CA

Average Base Salary

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69233

83528

75894

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

70513

86487

77836

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 Richmond, CA. The base salary for Forensic Accountant ranges from $69,233 to $83,528 with the average base salary of $75,894. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $70,513 to $86,487 with the average total cash compensation of $77,836.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$75,894	$69,233 - $83,528
Bonus	$1,943	$1,281 - $2,959
Total Pay	$77,836	$70,513 - $86,487

* 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 Richmond, CA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Richmond, CA
CITY, STATE Oakland, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $70,504 - $85,062	COMPARE TO Richmond, CA
CITY, STATE Berkeley, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $70,504 - $85,062	COMPARE TO Richmond, CA
CITY, STATE Concord, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $65,584 - $79,127	COMPARE TO Richmond, CA
CITY, STATE Hayward, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $70,388 - $84,923	COMPARE TO Richmond, CA
CITY, STATE Vallejo, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $65,014 - $78,439	COMPARE TO Richmond, CA
CITY, STATE Antioch, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $66,523 - $80,260	COMPARE TO Richmond, CA

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About Richmond, California

Richmond is located at 37°56′09″N 122°20′52″W / 37.93583°N 122.34778°W / 37.93583; -122.34778. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 52.5 square miles (136 km2), of which 30.1 square miles (78 km2) is land and 22.4 square miles (58 km2) (42.71%) is water. The city sits on 32 miles (51 km) of waterfront, more than any other city in the Bay Area. The city borders San Francisco Bay to the southwest and San Pablo Bay to the northwest, and includes Brooks Island and the Brother Islands entirely, and half of Red Rock Island. There are several cities and uninco...

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