Forensic Accounting & Litigation Intern: Data & Valuation

CBIZ; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

CBIZ in San Diego is seeking an undergraduate/graduate intern to assist with reviewing federal and state tax returns for partnerships, corporations, and individuals. You will support forensic analyses and data input for exhibits under senior guidance.

The role emphasizes understanding accounting frameworks, CPA eligibility, and strong written/verbal communication while collaborating with discovery and client teams.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in accounting; CPA eligibility planned.
• Relevant accounting, auditing, or forensic/investigative experience is a plus.
• Active participation in student organizations or work experience in accounting is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Review and summarize federal and state tax returns for partnerships, C corporations, S corporations and individuals.
• Support preliminary valuation, forensic, and appraisal analyses, including data input for expert witness exhibits under the guidance of senior team members
• Gain understanding of accounting frameworks, tax law, audit methodologies, and their applicability in a forensic and litigation environment
• Demonstrate proficiency in written and verbal communication both internally and externally
• Work with the discovery team to inventory and reconcile documents and data in preparation for submission to courts, attorneys, and clients
• Develop and maintain an excellent working relationship with all levels of client staff to increase customer satisfaction and to strengthen client relationships
• Pledge to provide exceptional service to every client by providing individual attention, responsiveness and commitment to understanding their goals and needs
• Demonstrate problem-solving and critical thinking skills, knowing when to ask for help
• Exceptional use of applicable technology (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Maintain and comply with the highest degree of professional standards, client confidentiality and personal conduct

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Research skills

Project management

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Audit software

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Pursuing CPA eligibility

Tools

Audit software

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

CBIZ in San Diego is seeking an undergraduate/graduate intern to assist with reviewing federal and state tax returns for partnerships, corporations, and individuals. You will support forensic analyses and data input for exhibits under senior guidance.

The role emphasizes understanding accounting frameworks, CPA eligibility, and strong written/verbal communication while collaborating with discovery and client teams.