Forensic Accounting Internship - Summer 2026
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
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 either our Boston, MA and/or Providence, RI office on a hybrid schedule.
Additional Information
Some of the Benefits We Have Include
Our flexible work environment allows employees to work remotely, when needed.
Estimated 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.
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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