Job Description
Company Description 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.
Job Description As a Forensic Accounting and Economics Intern, you will work with a team of experts to analyze the numbers and provide unparalleled client service.
Job Responsibilities:
- Assist in the measurement of small and large losses commercial 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 will use your knowledge of Excel by creating schedules using the financial information provided which will be used in the measurement of business interruption losses.
- 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 unusual insurance claim-related matters to various litigation projects.
Qualifications Required Qualifications:
- Currently a Junior or Senior pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance (or economics or math-CA) with 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 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.
- Proficient in written and spoken English.
Physical and Mental Job Qualifications
- Must be able to work in person in our New York, NY office on a hybrid schedule.
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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 $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.
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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.
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 jobs@jsheld.com. 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.
Job Tags
Hourly pay, Summer work, Internship, Work at office, Remote work, Flexible hours