Forensic Accounting and Economics Internship - Summer 2026

Are you looking to join an organization that is growing and dynamic? What about a high-energy, collaborative environment that rewards hard work?

J.S. Held is a global consulting firm that combines technical, scientific, financial, and strategic expertise to advise clients seeking to realize value and mitigate risk. Our professionals serve as trusted advisors to organizations facing high stakes matters demanding urgent attention, staunch integrity, proven experience, clear-cut analysis, and an understanding of both tangible and intangible assets.

The firm provides a comprehensive suite of services, products, and data that enable clients to navigate complex, contentious, and often catastrophic situations.

Whether it is honing your skills or building your network, we know that success cannot come without growth. Our programs equip you with the knowledge and training you need to play a valuable role on your team and establish a long-term career here. As an Intern in our Forensic Accounting and Economics Group, you will be working with experts that will provide you with invaluable skills to set you up for a successful career.

As a Forensic Accounting and Economics Intern, you will work with a team of experts to analyze the numbers and provide unparalleled client service.  

Job Responsibilities: 

• Assist in the of quantification of damages, valuation of business, assessment of commercial insurance claims and other assignments.  The team handles the full range of disputes requiring the quantification of economic losses including contractual and shareholder disputes, fatal accident and personal injury matters, white collar crime and civil fraud and investor-state disputes.  Insurance claims include property damage, product recall, liability, theft/fidelity, and business interruption/lost profits. Businesses will consist of a wide range of industries and sizes. 
• Use your knowledge of Excel to interpret and analyses the financial and operating information disclosed to our team in the course of assignments.
• Undertake research using public sources and paid information sources to which the firm subscribes, in order to identify data which will help the team to develop robust and defensible economic models.
• Draft requests for documentation to be used in our analysis (in the form of discovery requests and document request lists). 
• Assist in the preparation of expert witness reports, written advisory reports and working summaries to be sent to clients.  You will be the first set of eyes to make sure documents, transactions and information is accurate by flagging important details for senior team members to review. 
• Organize supporting documentation and input data for financial investigations. 
• Assist with other assignments ranging from unusual insurance claim-related matters to investigation and advisory projects.

Required Qualifications:

• Current third or fourth year university student pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (or be able to demonstrate strong numeracy through assessment) with a minimum GPA of 3.0 (or equivalent). 
• Have general computer literacy and proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint). 
• Interest in the Forensic Accounting field. 
• Exhibit excellent communication skills and the ability to work in a team environment. 
• Proficient in written and spoken English. 

Some of the Benefits We Have Include

J.S. Held understands all our employees are people and sometimes life needs flexibility. We work to always provide an environment that best supports and suits our team’s needs.

• Our flexible work environment allows employees to work remotely, when needed

 Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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Please explore what we’re all about at www.jsheld.com.

EEO and Job Accommodations

We embrace diversity and our commitment to building a team and environment that fosters professional and personal enrichment is unwavering. We are greater when we are equal!

J.S. Held is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to hiring a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request for a reasonable accommodation, please email [email protected] and include “Applicant Accommodation” within the subject line with your request and contact information.

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