Job Description

Job Responsibilities:

• Assist in the measurement of economic losses in disputes, accounting and financial issues in investigations, and other assignments. Disputes include contract claims and other torts, and investigations and compliance work will include accounting, internal controls and fraud risk elements. Businesses will consist of a wide range of industries and sizes.
• You will use your knowledge of Excel by creating schedules using the financial information provided which will be used in the measurement of economic losses and determining whether inappropriate financial activities have occurred.
• Draft up requests for documentation to be used in our analysis (Document request list).
• Assist in the preparation of written 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 data for financial investigations.
• Assist with other assignments ranging from compliance reviews to mass tort claims.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, economics, or mathematics with an interest in accounting or finance. Should have a minimum GPA of 3.0 in both your major and overall.
• Currently working towards the successful completion of accounting courses prior to the start of your internship.
• Have general computer literacy and are 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Interest in obtaining your CPA.
• Prior internship or work experience related to the accounting or global investigations field.

Physical and Mental Job Qualifications:

• Ability to work at a computer for the majority of the workday.
• Ability to travel as needed.
• Travel to offices or client sites as needed.

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Additional Information

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 $24 - $26 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.

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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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