Job 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

We are hiring a summer intern for our Global Investigations - Forensic Accounting and Dispute Resolution team for Summer 2026. Our eight-week summer internship program is technically challenging and will provide a realistic view of our accounting consulting practice. We offer comprehensive orientation and training for our interns. When you intern with us, you will gain clarity about what a consultant does and where your interests lie. We offer competitive, national accounting and consulting firm experience while providing opportunities for rapid growth and entrepreneurial reward in a relaxed and fun work environment.

Ideal candidates will be accounting majors who are prepared to become CPAs and are interested in careers in forensic accounting. Finance majors planning to become CPA eligible will also be considered. If you're an effective communicator, analytical, team-oriented, and love to be challenged, you could be our perfect fit!

Job Responsibilities: 

• Participate in expert witness and highly complex accounting litigation cases. Engagements include insurance insolvency, accountant malpractice, fraud and embezzlement, and director and officer liability.
• Assist with the review of documents and perform review and analysis of transactions to understand key facts, details and provide summary analysis as part of a team.
• Review legal evidence as part of document discovery process.
• Research accounting and auditing guidance, including upcoming and proposed rules. 
• Assist in writing filings to be submitted to the court.
• Analyze and prepare economic damages and lost profit calculations.
• Prepare written reports and narratives to be sent to clients.
• Consult with counsel to provide insight during depositions and trial.

Qualifications

Required

Qualifications

: 

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Interest in the Forensic Accounting field and preparing to become a CPA.
• Exhibit effective communication and analytical skills.

Additional Job Details:

• Eight-week internship within our local office in Reston, VA.
• Comprehensive orientation and training provided on-site.
• Non-local travel is not expected.

Physical and Mental Job

Qualifications

• Hybrid work schedule available, typically with 2-3 days in our office in Reston, Virginia.

Additional Information

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 $35 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.

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request for a reasonable accommodation, please email  jobs@jsheld.com   and include “Applicant Accommodation” within the subject line with your request and contact information.

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Job Tags

Hourly pay, Summer work, Internship, Work at office, Local area, Remote work, Flexible hours,

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