Summer 2027 Intern - Disputes, Claims & Investigations: Washington, DC

Stout Risius Ross, LLC; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total Rewards program

Flexible work schedules

Mentorship and growth

Job summary

Stout is offering a Summer Internship in the Disputes, Claims, & Investigations group in Washington, D.C. The role focuses on forensic accounting, fraud investigations, valuation, and various disputes, with daily tasks like building financial models and researching industry and company data.

The internship requires pursuing a BA/BS in Accounting, Finance, or Economics, a minimum 3.2 GPA, and proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a BA/BS in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related discipline
• Strong academic record of at least a 3.2 GPA (required)
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
• Relevant internship and/or extracurricular related experiences
• Strong analytical, verbal, technical, and written skills
• Superior communication and interpersonal skills
• Must be eligible to work in the US, without employer sponsorship, at the time of hire and in the future.

Responsibilities

• Assisting in the creation of financial models
• Analyzing financial statements
• Reviewing and organizing documents received
• Performing data entry
• Performing industry and company research
• Performing quality control checks
• Assisting Analysts and Associates in various ad-hoc requests

Skills

Analytical skills

Verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Education

BA/BS in Accounting/Finance/Economics

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

At Stout, we’re dedicated to exceeding expectations in all we do– we call it Relentless Excellence ®. Both our client service and culture are second to none, stemming from our firmwide embrace of our core values: Positive and Team-Oriented, Accountable, Committed, Relationship-Focused, Super-Responsive, and being Great communicators. Sound like a place you can grow and succeed? Read on to learn more about an exciting opportunity to join our team.

Internship – Disputes, Claims, & Investigations

Summer Internships in the Disputes, Claims, & Investigations group work primarily on engagements within a litigation setting. Common engagements include: forensic accounting, fraud investigations, valuation, shareholder disputes, intellectual property disputes, employment disputes, quantification of commercial damages, and quantifying complex insurance claims.

As a Summer Intern, a typical day might include the following:

• Assisting in the creation of financial models
• Analyzing financial statements
• Reviewing and organizing documents received
• Performing data entry
• Performing industry and company research
• Performing quality control checks
• Assisting Analysts and Associates in various ad-hoc requests

Qualifications / Requirements

Pursuing a BA/BS in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related discipline

Strong academic record of at least a 3.2 GPA (required)

Experience with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

Relevant internship and/or extracurricular related experiences

Strong analytical, verbal, technical, and written skills

Superior communication and interpersonal skills

Must be eligible to work in the US, without employer sponsorship, at the time of hire and in the future.

Salary and Benefits

• The anticipated hourly rate for this position is $32.00/hour (depending on prior work and industry experience, education level, and unique skills).
• This role is not eligible for bonus or benefits.
• Stout offers a comprehensive Total Rewards program with competitive compensation, benefits, and wellness options tailored to support employees at every stage of life.
• We foster a culture of inclusion and respect, embracing diverse perspectives and experiences to drive innovation and success.
• Our leadership is committed to inclusion and belonging across the organization and in the communities we serve.
• We invest in professional growth through ongoing training, mentorship, employee resource groups, and clear performance feedback, ensuring our employees are supported in achieving their career goals.
• Stout provides flexible work schedules and a discretionary time off policy to promote work-life balance and help employees lead fulfilling lives.

Learn more about our benefits and commitment to your success. https://www.stout.com/en/careers/benefits

Equal Employment Opportunity

Stout is an Equal Employment Opportunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of valid job requirements, qualifications and merit without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state or federal law.

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