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How much do summer forensic accounting internship jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 20, 2026, the average hourly pay for summer forensic accounting internship in Rutherford, NJ is $18.46, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.67 and $19.86 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a summer forensic accounting internship?

A Summer Forensic Accounting Internship is a temporary, typically 8-12 week position for students or recent graduates to gain hands-on experience in forensic accounting. Interns assist professionals in investigating financial discrepancies, analyzing records for fraud, and preparing reports for legal proceedings. This role provides practical exposure to accounting, auditing, and investigative techniques, often within law firms, accounting firms, or government agencies. Interns may also participate in client meetings, data analysis, and the preparation of evidence for court cases.

What types of projects and tasks can I expect to work on during a summer forensic accounting internship?

As a Summer Forensic Accounting Intern, you'll typically assist with analyzing financial documents, identifying discrepancies, and supporting investigations into fraud or financial misconduct. You may help prepare reports, review transaction histories, and collaborate with both internal audit teams and external clients. Expect to learn specialized software and gain exposure to real-world cases, which provides valuable insight into the forensic accounting process. Teamwork is essential, as you'll often work closely with experienced forensic accountants and other interns.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a summer forensic accounting intern, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Summer Forensic Accounting Intern, you need a foundational understanding of accounting principles, strong analytical skills, and progress toward a relevant degree such as accounting or finance. Familiarity with Microsoft Excel, data analysis tools, and basic knowledge of forensic accounting software or auditing systems is typically expected. Attention to detail, effective communication, and integrity are critical soft skills for analyzing complex financial data and collaborating with team members. These skills enable interns to accurately support investigations, maintain data integrity, and contribute meaningfully to forensic accounting projects.

What is the difference between Summer Forensic Accounting Internship vs Forensic Accountant?

AspectSummer Forensic Accounting InternshipForensic Accountant
CredentialsTypically pursuing or recent graduate of accounting, finance, or related fieldsCertified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) often required
Work EnvironmentTemporary, internship setting, often in firms or corporate finance departmentsFull-time, permanent role in law enforcement, consulting, or corporate settings
Employer & IndustryAccounting firms, financial institutions, or corporate finance departmentsLegal firms, government agencies, or consulting firms specializing in fraud investigation

The Summer Forensic Accounting Internship provides students or recent graduates with hands-on experience in forensic accounting, focusing on learning and skill development. In contrast, a Forensic Accountant is a full-time professional responsible for investigating financial crimes, often requiring certifications like CPA or CFE. Internships are temporary and educational, while forensic accountants hold permanent roles with greater responsibilities.

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Fall 2027 Accounting and Technology Associate

Thinkbrg

New York, NY • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Life

Posted 19 days ago

Job description

We Do Consulting Differently

BRG'sAccounting & Technology teamshelpclients analyze complex financial, operational, accounting, technological, and business issues in connection with legal, regulatory, and investigative matters. The team supports corporations, boards of directors, legal counsel, insurers, and other clients by turning complicated records and data into clear, reliable insights.

About the Role

As anAssociate, you will support teams working on complex financial and legal matters, including commercial disputes,healthcare disputesand investigations,business insurance claims,forensic investigations, cyber investigations, international arbitrations,advisoryengagements inbankingandhealthcare,and business valuations. You will gain hands-on experience analyzingdata and businessrecords, developing financial models, preparing client deliverables, and supporting expert teams throughout the dispute,investigation,and regulatorycompliance process. You will build your technical skills and contribute to work that shapes important legal and business outcomes. The firm is committed to helping new hires grow and succeed by providing dedicated mentors, training programs, hands-on learning opportunities, and support from accomplished experts.

WhatYou'llDo

  • Analyze financial statements, accounting records, operational data, and other business information.

  • Support damages analyses, business interruption calculations, valuation work, claim preparation, and investigative findings.

  • Assistwith reconstructing financial information, developing financial models, andidentifyingkey trends or anomalies.

  • Help prepare expert reports, trialdemonstratives, presentations, exhibits, and other client deliverables.

  • Supportclientinterviews, fraud investigations,compliance reviews,discovery efforts, internalcontrolsassessments, and risk mitigation work.

  • Collaborate with professionals across finance, accounting, economics, technology, data management, and legal disciplines.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's orMaster's degree in Accounting, Finance,Business,Statistics,Economicsor other related subject, with an expected graduation date between Winter 2026 and Summer 2027.

  • 3.6 GPA or higher preferred.

  • Strong quantitative, research, problem-solving, and written communication skills.

  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, client-service environment.

  • Attention to detail, intellectual curiosity, anda commitmentto producing high-quality work.

  • Willingness to consider becoming a CPA.

  • Experience with statistical, data analysis, or programming tools such as Excel, Stata, R, Python,SQLor similar platforms is preferred.

  • Fluency with AI tools is preferred.

  • Candidates must be able tosubmitverification of their legal right to work in the United States, without company sponsorship now or in the future.

Our Practice Areas

Associates are hired to support project work aligned to one of our practice areas, though there may be flexibility to work across multiple practice areas. You can find more information aboutsome ofourpractice areasbelow.

1. Business Insurance Claims (BIC):We provide immediate and strategic guidance toinsurancepolicyholders following a catastrophe. Our BIC experts meticulously analyze financial data and operational records, develop robust financial models, and prepare comprehensive, well-documented insurance claims,acceleratingresolution andmaximizingclaim payments.

2. Construction:We specialize in data analytics, litigation support, claims/dispute analysis, scheduling/logisticsmanagementand expert witness testimony within the construction, engineering, and architectural fields. Our team supports clients through budget and payment advisory, loss assessment and valuation, estimations and takeoffs, and insurance and damages claim valuations.

3. Commercial Disputes:We combine exceptional analytical and accounting skills and industry-specific knowledge to provide comprehensive support throughout the legal process. Frominitialcase assessment and in-depthdamagesanalysis to litigation support and expert testimony in hearings, trials, arbitration, regulatory proceedings, and mediation, we deliver data-driven insights toinformlegal strategyandfinancial impact.

4. Cybersecurity & Investigations:We help clients proactively prepare for and effectively respond to cyber threats.Our Cybersecurity experts provide data security strategy, incident response support, thorough investigations, and post-crisis guidance.

5. Healthcare Analytics and Disputes:Wetackle complex legal and operational challenges in the healthcare industry using data-driven, objective, and innovative approaches. Our experts lead litigation, advisory and risk management matters, combining deep healthcare industryexpertisewithcutting edgeresearch, data analytics, economic and financial modeling. In addition to complex government investigations into issues of fraud and bribery in the healthcare industry, our teams work on healthcare regulatory pricing and reimbursement issues, disputes arising from healthcare M&A and joint business ventures, healthcare competition matters, FDA and medical product liability matters, healthcare commercial disputes and damages, healthcare business valuations, healthcare economics and outcomes research, and compliance issues for life sciences companies, healthcare providers, and health insurance companies.

6. Financial Institutions Advisory:We are a trusted advisor to leading financial services companies. We work to help clients meet and execute strategies related to risk and regulation, compliance, financial crime, innovations in technology, accounting, cryptocurrency and blockchain, business process outsourcing, the Bank Secrecy Act, anti-money laundering, lookbacks, data quality, and evolving customer experience expectations.

7. Forensic Technology, Investigations & Discovery:Our experts partner closely with corporate legal and information technology departments to streamline the entire discovery process. They specialize inleveragingtechnology, people, and processes tooptimizelegal hold issuance, data collection, processing, documentreviewand production. WeleverageeDiscovery, data analysis and evidence gathering, vetted investigative techniques, and hypothesis testing toassistclients to conduct independent investigations of alleged accounting and financial reporting fraud, misappropriation of assets, and bribery.

8. International Arbitration:We specialize in providing expert analysis and testimony in complex international disputes. Our team supports clients by providing valuationexpertiseand presenting evidence - both oral and written - before arbitration panels. Wefrequentlyadvise on high-profile cases involving disputes between investors and governments concerning investor expectations, regulatory regime changes, indirect expropriation, sovereign insurance claims, and damages

Locations

Associates will primarily be hired in locations likeWashington DC,New York,Boston,Houston,Chicago, andtheSan Francisco Bay Area. Associates are expected to work a minimum of 3 days per week from an office, though we highly encourage new Associates to work from the office as often as possible.

How to Apply

Interested candidates shouldsubmita copy of their resume, coverletterand transcript throughthe jobposting.You can find the job application deadlines listed below:

  • Deadline for priority review: September 5

  • Deadline for secondary review: September 19

  • Deadline for final review: October 16

When applying, please answer the questionnaire toindicateyour location and practice area preferences. Applications are reviewed on a rollingbasisand a member of the recruiting team will be in touch if there is an interest in scheduling interviews.

Salary Range: $85,000 - $100,000

Global Competition Review recently recognized BRG as an Outstanding firm in GCR 100: Economics 2025, which ranks the world's leading economic consultancies.

Consulting Magazine recognized BRG as a Best Firms to Work for in 2025

BRG is a recipient of the Human Rights Campaigns Equality 100 Award for our LGBTQ+ corporate policies,practicesand beliefs.


About BRG

BRG combines world-leading academic credentials with world-tested business expertise and purpose-built emerging technologies. Our culture centers on agility and connectivity which sets us apart and gets you ahead.

At BRG, our professionals include specialist consultants, industry experts, renowned academics, and leading-edge data scientists. Together, they bring a diversity of real-world experience, data, and human and artificial intelligence, to economics, disputes, and investigations; corporate finance; and performance improvement services that address the most complex challenges facing organizations across the globe.

Our unique structure nurtures the interdisciplinary relationships that give us the edge, laying the groundwork for more informed insights and more original, incisive thinking. When paired with our global reach and resources, our diverse perspectives and technical capabilities make us uniquely capable to address our clients' challenges. We get results because we know how to apply our thinking to your world.

At BRG, we don't just show you what's possible. We're built to help you make it happen.


BRG is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, United States military veteran status, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, family structure, medical condition including genetic characteristics or information, veteran status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law.


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