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Secretariat · 9 hours ago

Intern, Investigations & Forensic Accounting (Summer 2026)

Chicago, IL

Internship

Onsite

Intern

Start in 2026 Summer

Secretariat is a firm trusted in high-stakes legal, risk, and regulatory matters worldwide. The role involves joining the Investigations & Forensic Accounting team to work on complex commercial investigations, utilizing analytical and quantitative skills.

Management Consulting

No H1B

Responsibilities

Conduct economic, financial, accounting, and industry research

Analyze financial and non-financial information, and report findings to other team members

Assist with the preparation of damages and forensic accounting reports

Assist with the preparation of critique reports examining the conclusions of other experts

Communicate with clients and counsel

Prepare for and attend hearings, trials and mediations

Qualification

Forensic InvestigationsAccountingFinancial AnalysisMicrosoft ExcelCPA CertificationAnalytical SkillsProblem ResolutionBilingualCommunication SkillsTime ManagementPresentation SkillsTeam Collaboration

Required

Currently pursuing Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, Economics, or similar, from an accredited university or college with an expected graduation date between December 2026 and August 2027

Able to quickly assimilate relevant information in unfamiliar situations and develop creative approaches and solutions necessary to resolve complex problems

The ability to manage and prioritize your time, potentially against a backdrop of competing deadlines

The ability to work independently whilst knowing which issues and risks need to be highlighted to senior staff, ideally accompanied by suggested viable solutions

Excellent analytical and problem resolution abilities

Excellent listening, verbal, written, technical, and presentation skills

Highly proficient with Microsoft Office products, including Excel and PowerPoint

Authorized to work in the US without the need for sponsorship in the future