[Remote] Forensic Accountant - Part time

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Robert Half is recruiting for a part-time Forensic Accountant to contribute accounting and financial expertise to active legal matters. The role involves analyzing case-related financial information, supporting expert-driven analyses, and preparing materials for reports and trial preparation.

Responsibilities

• Examine complaints, financial statements, and related case materials to identify key monetary issues and relevant supporting facts
• Translate legal and financial documentation into organized analyses that assist litigation teams and expert witnesses
• Build schedules, summaries, and evidentiary exhibits that clearly present findings for reports, hearings, and trial readiness
• Determine the most effective supporting visuals and documentation needed for each engagement and assemble them in a clear, organized format
• Conduct meticulous reviews of narratives, footnotes, calculations, and attachments to confirm accuracy and consistency across deliverables
• Prepare high-quality work product in Microsoft Excel and Word, using advanced spreadsheet functions and structured document formatting
• Coordinate with internal staff and legal stakeholders to keep project tasks aligned with evolving case activity
• Protect sensitive information by following confidentiality standards and secure document-handling practices in all assignments

Skills

• At least 5 years of accounting experience with a strong foundation in finance and financial analysis
• Demonstrated background in litigation support, forensic accounting, dispute services, or expert witness-related engagements
• Ability to interpret legal filings and other case documents and connect them to accounting and financial considerations
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including functions such as pivot tables and VLOOKUP
• Strong command of Microsoft Word for formatting complex documents and preparing presentation-ready deliverables
• Excellent business writing and communication skills, with the ability to produce clear and high-quality work product
• Exceptional attention to detail, particularly when reviewing exhibits, footnotes, schedules, and supporting documentation
• All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States

Benefits

• 100% remote; candidate must live in the Dallas, TX area.
• Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance.
• Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in the company 401(k) plan.
• Free online training.

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