Accounting Assistant

Our client is seeking an Accounting Assistant with strong analytical and communication skills to support invoice review and compliance efforts over a 6-month contract period. This role is responsible for auditing and analyzing legal invoices to ensure adherence to outside billing guidelines and internal invoicing standards. 

Position : Accounting Assistant 
Location: Bellevue, WA (Hybrid - 3 days) 
Duration: 6-month contract 
Pay: $25-28/hour

What you'll be doing: 

• Review, audit, and code legal invoices for accuracy and compliance
• Analyze law firm billing submissions to identify discrepancies, errors, or policy violations
• Document audit findings and track issues through resolution
• Communicate with internal stakeholders and law firm billing contacts to resolve invoice discrepancies
• Ensure adherence to outside counsel guidelines and internal AP processes
• Support continuous improvement efforts related to invoice audit procedures and tools

What we're looking for: 

• Minimum 5+ years of relevant professional experience (auditing, analytics, research, or similar)
• Experience with accounts payable or invoice management systems
• Strong analytical skills with exceptional attention to detail
• Ability to manage and resolve complex invoice discrepancies independently
• Excellent communication skills with a proactive, solution-oriented mindset
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s 401(k) retirement plan. Additional disclaimer: Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco/Highspring is filing for is occupied. Please note, however, that Vaco/Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organizations. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. Submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase within Vaco/Highspring will be otherwise assessed by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco/Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by its clients in making final hiring decisions and cannot opine on their use of AI products.