Staff Forensic Accountant

The Company




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 providing technical, scientific, and financial expertise across all assets and value at risk.
Our professionals serve as trusted advisors to organizations facing high-stakes events demanding urgent attention, staunch integrity, 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.
We have over 100 locations worldwide.
We are highly committed to all members of our community, both employees and clients.
Our organization focuses on promoting a sense of community and inspiring our people to achieve results that exceed goals.




The Team and Job Summary




We are seeking a Staff Forensic Accountant to join our Forensic Accounting - Insurance Services team.
This is a unique opportunity for an entrepreneurial, highly driven person with a well-rounded skill set to join the Forensic Accounting - Insurance Services team, whose responsibilities extend beyond those of traditional Staff Forensic Accountant.
The ideal person for this role will need to not only have a strong grasp of forensic accounting, but also be flexible and a strategic thinker able to take on a variety of tasks.




The Forensic Accounting group champions team members to utilize their unique skillsets within our diverse portfolio of work ranging from property damage, product recall, liability, theft/fidelity, and business interruption / lost profits.
We understand that every one of our projects are distinctive, therefore we inspire our team members to be inquisitive and think critically while working in a collaborative environment.
Our group encourages continuous learning that allows everyone to grow and develop an autonomous mindset in a supportive environment.




Job Responsibilities




Review and evaluate detailed financial statements and financial data (statements of revenue and expense, forecasts & budgets, production reports, etc.)
in order to create a comprehensive analysis


Create Excel schedules using financial information provided which will be used in the measurement of business interruption losses


Review detailed invoices and purchase orders, organize supporting documentation, and input data to track costs incurred.


Analyze revenue and expenses to create projection models.


Assist in inputting financial data and organize large amounts of financial data – both paper and electronic to be used in review.


Communicating results of analysis to supervisors and/or clients.


ssist in the preparation of written reports and written narratives to be sent to clients.


Attend client meetings (telephone, online, or in-person) and communicate findings in meetings to clients and team members.


In-person meetings can require travel to loss location sites and client offices.


Majority of travel will be day-travel in local region, however some overnight travel can be required throughout continental U.S.


Respond and travel to large-loss catastrophic event locations when safe to do so.


Assist with other assignments ranging from unusual insurance claim-related matters to various litigation projects.




Required Qualifications




Bachelor's or Graduate Degree with a major in accounting


CPA license or actively pursuing the CPA designation is required.


0 – 4 years of public accounting experience or closely related field.


Strong Microsoft Excel skills with ability to do VLOOKUP, pivot tables, and advanced formulas.


Proficient in written and spoken English.


Valid driver's license and good driving record




J.S.
Held is dedicated to becoming the global leader in providing multi-disciplinary consulting services to the construction, government, healthcare, industrial, insurance, energy, legal, and technology, communities.
We have diverse practice areas including Construction Advisory, Financial Investigations, Forensic Accounting & Economics, Forensic Architecture & Engineering, Surety, Environmental Health & Safety, Equipment, Toxicology, and Building & Property Consulting, among other disciplines.
J.S.
Held is devoted to recruiting and cultivating top industry talent to build a collaborative and diverse team of experts.
We leverage our experience to provide local, cost-efficient solutions and an unrivaled client experience.




Our mission is to serve as trusted, expert advisors to organizations around the world facing high-stakes situations that demand urgent attention, exceptional knowledge, staunch integrity and objective, clear- cut analysis and advice.




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


Commuter Benefit




A reasonable estimate of the salary range for this role is $70,000 - $100,000.
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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Please explore what we're all about at www.jsheld.com.




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 ****** and include "Applicant Accommodation" within the subject line with your request and contact information.




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