Accounting Analyst

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an Accounting Analyst to support financial review and investigative accounting work for a contract position on-site in Seattle, Washington. This opportunity is ideal for someone who can examine complex financial records, organize large volumes of transaction data, and develop clear reporting for legal and financial matters. The role works closely with attorneys, trustees, and internal team members to help clarify account activity, resolve inconsistencies, and produce well-supported analyses.

Responsibilities:

• Examine bank, investment, and other financial records to identify patterns, irregularities, and key transaction details.

• Rebuild account activity by entering, sorting, and classifying financial transactions within Excel-based schedules and tracking files.

• Request and assess documentation from prior trustees, financial institutions, and other outside sources relevant to each engagement.

• Detect gaps in records, unresolved transactions, and inconsistencies across documentation, then highlight issues requiring follow-up.

• Perform account reconciliations and transaction-level reviews across multiple sources to verify accuracy and completeness.

• Prepare schedules, summaries, and investigative reporting that translate financial findings into clear, usable deliverables.

• Maintain organized workpapers and supporting documentation for litigation-related and forensic accounting assignments.

• Record time and monitor project activity accurately to align with client invoicing and engagement management needs.

• Partner with attorneys, trustees, and team members to support ongoing financial investigations and reporting objectives.

• Work on-site five days per week in Seattle, Washington to support collaboration and case-related deliverables.

• Experience in accounting analysis, forensic accounting, litigation support, or a closely related financial discipline.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including the ability to organize large datasets and build detailed transaction schedules.
• Knowledge of billing-related processes and accurate time tracking within a detail-focused services or client-driven environment.
• Demonstrated ability to review complex financial records and perform detailed reconciliations across multiple accounts.
• Skill in identifying missing documentation, data discrepancies, and uncategorized financial activity.
• Ability to produce clear financial summaries, organized workpapers, and well-supported analytical reports.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively with legal teams, trustees, financial institutions, and internal stakeholders.