Senior Trust Fund Accountant (6-Month Temp to Perm)

Vaco by Highspring; Markham; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in York Region is seeking a Senior Trust Fund Accountant for a 6-month contract with potential for full-time employment. The candidate will manage a book of trust fund clients, accountable for preparing financial statements and reconciliations. Applicants should have over 5 years of experience in full-cycle accounting and possess strong computer skills, especially in Excel. This position emphasizes teamwork and effective communication, making it ideal for experienced professionals looking to enhance their careers in finance.

Qualifications

• 5 or more years of experience in full-cycle accounting, financial statement preparation and investment management.
• Excellent computer skills, including MS Office applications with intermediate to advanced levels in MS Excel.
• Co-operative team player with strong math skills and accounting knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Prepare journals and maintain up-to-date GL transactions.
• Reconcile all balance sheet and income statement accounts.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Monitor cash flow and prepare bank transfers for surplus funds.
• Handle day-to-day accounting duties for the clients.

Skills

Full-cycle accounting

Financial statement preparation

Investment management

Strong math skills

MS Excel (intermediate to advanced)

Cooperative team player

Education

College or University Diploma in Business Administration (Accounting)

CPA student or qualification

Tools

Accpac/Sage

Job description

A leading recruitment agency in York Region is seeking a Senior Trust Fund Accountant for a 6-month contract with potential for full-time employment. The candidate will manage a book of trust fund clients, accountable for preparing financial statements and reconciliations. Applicants should have over 5 years of experience in full-cycle accounting and possess strong computer skills, especially in Excel. This position emphasizes teamwork and effective communication, making it ideal for experienced professionals looking to enhance their careers in finance.