Trust Accounting Specialist — Hybrid

Fredrikson & Byron, P.A.; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 69,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

401k Matching

Profit Sharing

Job summary

Fredrikson & Byron, P.A. in Minneapolis, MN, seeks a Staff Accountant to support our Finance Department in bookkeeping for pooled trust accounts. The role emphasizes timely service to partners and adapting to firm deliverables.

Responsibilities include trust account reconciliations, vendor setup and 1099 implications, banking monitoring, and client ledger coordination. Hybrid work 2–3 days in office; 4-year degree preferred; salary range $69,000–$80,000.

Qualifications

• 4-year degree related to accounting/finance is required.
• Experience with reconciliation and internal controls is preferred.
• Ability to work under deadlines.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Hybrid work environment 2-3 days a week in office.

Responsibilities

• Organize, track, and respond to trust accounting communications with attorneys and staff.
• Perform bookkeeping for trust activity including monthly reconciliations for supervisory review.
• Record/issue closing settlements and monitor bank accounts for trust deposits.
• Aggregate W-9s for vendor setup and evaluate 1099 implications on general disbursements.
• Monitor outstanding checks and assist with unclaimed property filings.
• Print checks, obtain attorney signatures, and retain signed scans for records.
• Initiate banking wires and retain wire confirmations for records.
• Notify clients when trust money is used for earned fee invoices.
• Coordinate with billing on client ledger balances and review internal controls.

Education

4-year degree, preferably related to accounting or finance

Job description

Fredrikson & Byron, P.A. in Minneapolis, MN, seeks a Staff Accountant to support our Finance Department in bookkeeping for pooled trust accounts. The role emphasizes timely service to partners and adapting to firm deliverables.

Responsibilities include trust account reconciliations, vendor setup and 1099 implications, banking monitoring, and client ledger coordination. Hybrid work 2–3 days in office; 4-year degree preferred; salary range $69,000–$80,000.