Forensic Accounting Internship - Summer 2027

J.S. Held LLC; Alpharetta (GA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work flexibility

In-office collaboration

Job summary

J.S. Held LLC in Alpharetta, GA is offering a summer 2027 Forensic Accounting internship. You will join a team to analyze numbers and deliver client service on loss measurement for various insurance claims.

You’ll use Excel to create schedules, draft document requests, and assist with written reports and narratives for clients while developing technical and communication skills in a high-energy, collaborative setting.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a BS in Accounting or Finance (3.0+ GPA) with expected graduation.
• Accounting/finance coursework completed before internship start.
• Strong MS Office skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Excellent written and verbal communication; team player.
• English proficiency in speaking and writing.

Responsibilities

• Assist in measuring losses for commercial insurance claims and other assignments.
• Create Excel schedules using the provided data for loss measurement.
• Draft documentation requests for analysis.
• Assist in preparing client reports and narratives for review.
• Organize supporting docs and input data for investigations.
• Support other assignments including litigation matters.

Skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance (or Economics or Math - CA)

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Forensic Accounting Internship - Summer 2027

• Intern
• Job Location Type: In Office
• Department: Forensic Accounting

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.

As aForensic Accountingand EconomicsIntern,you willwork with a team of expertstoanalyzethe numbers and provide unparalleled client service.

Job Responsibilities:

• Assist in themeasurement ofsmall andlarge lossescommercial insurance claims and other assignments. 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.
• You willuseyour knowledge ofExcelby creatingschedules usingthefinancial information provided which will be used in the measurement of business interruption losses.
• Draft up requests for documentationto be usedin our analysis(Document request list).
• Assist in the preparationofwritten reports and written narratives 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 datafor financial investigations.
• Assist with other assignments ranging from unusual insurance claim-related matters to various litigation projects.

Required Qualifications:

• Currentlya Junior or Seniorpursuing aBachelor’sdegree inAccounting or Finance (or economics or math-CA)with aminimumGPA of 3.0 inboth your major and overall.
• Currentlyworking towards the successful completion of accounting courses prior to the start of yourinternship.
• Have general computer literacy and proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Exhibit excellent communication skills and the ability to work in a team environment.
• Proficient in written and spoken English.

Physical and Mental Job Qualifications

• Must be able to work in person in our Alpharetta, GA office on a hybrid schedule.

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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

A reasonable estimate of the salary range for this role is $20 - $25 per hour. Any offered salary range is based on a wide array of factors including but not limited to skillset, experience, training, location, scope of role, management responsibility, etc.

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.

We embrace diversity and our commitment to building a team and environment that fosters professional and personal enrichment is unwavering.

J.S. Held is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered 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 a reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process, please email [emailprotected]. Include "Applicant Accommodation" in the subject line, along with your request and contact information.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.