Trust Accountant

Lewis Brisbois; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

medical

dental

vision

life insurance

401k with employer match

sick and vacation time

Job summary

Lewis Brisbois in Los Angeles seeks a Trust Accountant to join the Finance department. The role involves reconciling client trust records with the general ledger and trust bank accounts monthly, maintaining detailed client fund records, and preparing trust transfers and allocations.

The position operates on a hybrid schedule: three days in the office and two days remotely after 30 days, subject to business needs and firm policy.

Qualifications

• 3–4 years of accounting, balance, and reconciliation experience.
• Law firm experience is a plus.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Self-starter able to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize across different systems.
• Professional demeanor with a customer service approach.

Responsibilities

• Reconcile client trust records with the general ledger and trust bank accounts monthly.
• Maintain client-by-client records for funds in all firm trust accounts.
• Prepare trust transfers, allocations, and financial transactions.

Skills

Accounting experience

Balance & reconciliation

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Independent worker

MS Office

10-key speed

Tools

Outlook

Excel

Word

Job description

Overview

The Los Angeles office of Lewis Brisbois, a full-service AmLaw 100 firm, is seeking a Trust Accountant to join the Finance department. The primary responsibilities of this position include reconciling client trust records with general ledger and trust bank accounts monthly, maintaining detailed records by client for funds held in all firm trust accounts, and preparing trust transfers, allocations, and financial transactions. Hybrid schedule three (3) days in the office and two (2) days remotely after completing 30 days of employment, subject to business needs and firm policy.

We offer competitive compensation and in addition, Lewis Brisbois offers a range of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401k with employer match, as well as sick and vacation time.

• medical
• dental
• vision
• life insurance
• 401k with employer match
• sick and vacation time

We also offer excellent opportunities for growth and advancement while working with a collaborative team.

Responsibilities

Job Specifications/Requirements:

• Minimum of 3 - 4 years’ experience in accounting, account balancing, and reconciliation.
• Law firm experience a plus, but not required
• Strong attention to detail and demonstrated organizational skills
• Self-starter that can work independently in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Ability to multi-task effectively, prioritize incoming work, and transition efficiently between different systems
• Strong knowledge of Outlook, Excel, and Word; 10-key speed required
• Be a supportive teammate demonstrating a professional demeanor and customer service approach at all times

Lewis Brisbois is not accepting search firm submissions for this position.

Minimum Salary

USD $75,000.00/Yr.

Maximum Salary

USD $85,000.00/Yr.