Staff Forensic Accountant

The Company

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.

The Forensic Accounting group champions team members to utilize their unique skillsets within our diverse portfolio of work ranging from accident benefits, economic losses, business interruption / lost profits, and commercial litigation. We understand that every one of our projects are distinctive, therefore we inspire our team members to be inquisitive and think critically while working in a collaborative environment. Our group encourages continuous learning that allows everyone to grow and develop an autonomous mindset in a supportive environment.

The Staff Forensic Accountant will assist in the review and measurement of losses. Businesses will consist of a wide range of industries and sizes.

Job Responsibilities

• Review and evaluate detailed financial statements and financial data (statements of revenue and expense, forecasts & budgets, production reports, etc.) in order to create a comprehensive analysis.
• Create Excel schedules using financial information provided which will be used in the measurement of losses.
• Review detailed invoices and purchase orders, organize supporting documentation, and input data to track costs incurred.
• Analyze revenue and expenses to create projection models.
• Assist in inputting financial data and organize large amounts of financial data – both paper and electronic to be used in review.
• Communicating results of analysis to supervisors and/or clients.
• Assist in the preparation of written reports and written narratives to be sent to clients.
• Attend client meetings (telephone, online, or in-person) and communicate findings in meetings to clients and team members. In-person meetings can require travel to loss location sites and client offices. Majority of travel will be day-travel in local region, however some overnight travel can be required throughout North America.
• Respond and travel to large-loss catastrophic event locations when safe to do so.
• Assist with other assignments ranging from unusual insurance claim-related matters to various litigation projects.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Graduate Degree with a major in accounting, finance, or economics.
• 3+ years of public accounting experience or closely related field.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills with ability to do VLOOKUP, pivot tables, and advanced formulas.
• Being bilingual is a must, Spanish/English (excellent English-speaking skills a must). 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in forensic accounting and/or measuring commercial insurance claim losses.
• CPA

Physical and Mental Job Qualifications:

• Must be able to travel as necessary.

We welcome applications from individuals with disabilities.  If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable adjustment in relation to any of the above, please email [email protected] and include “Applicant Adjustment” within the subject line with your request and contact information. 

Some of the Benefits We Have Include

J.S. Held understands all of 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

• Generous Annual Leave Policy

• Comprehensive Medical Insurance

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.

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