Job Description

We are hiring a full-time entry level consultant for our Global Investigations - Complex Accounting & Litigation team to begin Fall 2026. As a Consultant, you will work with a team of experts to analyze the numbers and provide unparalleled client service.

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

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!

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:

• Local office in Reston, VA.
• We offer technical training and significant on-the-job training for new graduates.
• Non-local travel is estimated at less than 20% per year.
• Financial support for completing CPA exams and additional accounting certifications (CFF, ABV, CFE).

Physical and Mental Job Qualifications

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

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
• Generous PTO Policy
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401k Match

A reasonable estimate of the salary range for this role is $75,000 per year. 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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