Trust Accountant

Trustpoint.One; United States; Remote; USD 30,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Trustpoint.One is seeking a Trust Accountant for a long-term, part-time contract. This fully remote role requires about 20 hours per week and aligns with experienced trust accounting professionals who understand law-firm client funds and compliance.

Candidates must be available during Eastern Time business hours. You will manage daily trust activity, reconcile accounts, maintain client ledgers, and generate reports.

Qualifications

• Experience in law firm trust accounting.
• Hands-on trust accounting experience preferred in a law firm environment.
• Solid understanding of general accounting principles.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day trust accounting activities and maintain accurate client trust account records.
• Monitor trust account balances, deposits, withdrawals, and disbursements.
• Reconcile trust accounts and bank statements, researching and resolving discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate client ledgers and ensure transactions are properly documented.
• Assist with bookkeeping and general accounting functions, including recording transactions and maintaining financial records.
• Review financial activity for accuracy and compliance with applicable trust accounting requirements.
• Prepare reports and provide accounting records as requested.
• Coordinate with attorneys and firm staff regarding client funds, account activity, and related questions.
• Maintain organized records and support additional accounting needs as they arise.

Skills

Trust accounting

Bookkeeping

Attention to detail

Microsoft Excel

Remote work

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Trustpoint has an immediate opening with a small law firm for a Trust Accountant on a long-term, part-time contract basis. This fully remote opportunity is expected to require approximately 20 hours per week and is ideal for an experienced law firm accounting professional with a strong background in trust accounting and bookkeeping. Candidates must be available to work during Eastern Time business hours.

Responsibilities:

• Manage day-to-day trust accounting activities and maintain accurate client trust account records.
• Monitor trust account balances, deposits, withdrawals, and disbursements.
• Reconcile trust accounts and bank statements, researching and resolving discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate client ledgers and ensure transactions are properly documented.
• Assist with bookkeeping and general accounting functions, including recording transactions and maintaining financial records.
• Review financial activity for accuracy and compliance with applicable trust accounting requirements.
• Prepare reports and provide accounting records as requested.
• Coordinate with attorneys and firm staff regarding client funds, account activity, and related questions.
• Maintain organized records and support additional accounting needs as they arise.

Qualifications:

• Prior law firm accounting experience required.
• Hands-on trust accounting experience required, preferably within a law firm environment.
• Bookkeeping experience and a solid understanding of general accounting principles.
• Experience reconciling bank accounts, maintaining ledgers, and tracking financial transactions.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to handle confidential financial information with discretion.
• Proficiency with accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to work independently, manage priorities, and meet deadlines in a remote environment.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• All candidates must be able to work at a computer screen for a sustained amount of time.

Details:

• Schedule: Part-time, approximately 20 hours per week
• Work arrangement: Fully remote

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