Trust Accountant | Entity & Trust

FALL CREEK FARM & NURSERY; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

H&CO, LLP is seeking a Trust Accountant to manage the accounting and financial reporting for trusts, estates, and related entities, ensuring accurate recordkeeping and fiduciary compliance.

The role supports trustees and clients, performs reconciliations, prepares financial statements, and coordinates with internal and external stakeholders while upholding regulatory standards and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
• 4+ years of accounting experience, preferably in trust accounting, fiduciary services, or estate administration.
• Experience with trusts, estates, partnerships, or investment accounting is highly preferred.
• Strong understanding of GAAP.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software.
• Experience with trust accounting systems and financial reporting tools is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accounting records and financial transactions for trusts and related entities.
• Prepare bank and investment account reconciliations.
• Assist with the preparation of financial statements and client reports.
• Prepare and review trust account reconciliations, including bank, investment, and brokerage accounts.
• Process and record trust transactions, receipts, disbursements, distributions, and journal entries.
• Support trust administration activities and coordinate with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with fiduciary requirements, company policies, and regulatory standards.
• Respond to client inquiries and maintain accurate documentation and records.

Skills

GAAP

Excel

Accounting software

Trust accounting

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

Trust accounting software

Financial reporting tools

Job description

Career Opportunities: Trust Accountant | Entity & Trust (3671)

Requisition ID3671-Posted07/22/2026-Entity-USA

H&CO is one of the leading professional services firms providing domestic and international accounting, tax and technology advisory services to domestic and global businesses. With a global presence, we specialize in navigating the complexities of international taxation, helping our clients optimize their cross-border transactions and comply with ever-changing regulations.

The Role:

The Trust Accountant is responsible for managing the accounting and financial reporting activities of trusts, estates, and related entities. This role ensures accurate recordkeeping, compliance with fiduciary requirements, timely preparation of financial statements, and effective support to trustees, beneficiaries, and clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain accounting records and financial transactions for trusts and related entities.
• Prepare bank and investment account reconciliations.
• Assist with the preparation of financial statements and client reports.
• Prepare and review trust account reconciliations, including bank, investment, and brokerage accounts.
• Process and record trust transactions, receipts, disbursements, distributions, and journal entries.
• Support trust administration activities and coordinate with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with fiduciary requirements, company policies, and regulatory standards.
• Respond to client inquiries and maintain accurate documentation and records.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 4+ years of accounting experience, preferably in trust accounting, fiduciary services, estate administration, family office, wealth management, or public accounting.
• Experience working with trusts, estates, partnerships, or investment accounting is highly preferred.

• Strong understanding of accounting principles (GAAP).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software.
• Experience with trust accounting systems and financial reporting tools is a plus.

Excellent organizational and time-management abilities.

Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion.

Strong client service orientation and interpersonal skills.

We are very proud of our team members and are looking to expand even more. Therefore, we are committed to hiring experienced and highly reliable individuals, who will be an asset to the firm through their work ethic, integrity, and flexibility. We have an open-door policy, as we want to encourage communication and teamwork. Our teams are divided into the following divisions: Accounting, Tax, Payroll, Technology, and Human Capital.

H&CO, LLP is an equal opportunity employer. Diversity is one of our core values, as such, H&CO, LLP does not discriminate against race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other factor.