Trust Officer

North Point Trust; Rapid City (SD); On-site; USD 61,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4 days in-office per week

1 day remote

Salary $61,000–$65,000

Monthly benefit stipend

Job summary

North Point Trust Company is hiring a Trust Officer to provide administrative trust services for South Dakota trusts. No prior trust industry experience is required, as we train motivated candidates.

The role includes trust account administration, financial operations, tax/compliance, and relationship management with attorneys and accountants. A bachelor’s degree is required, and the team emphasizes collaboration in a small office setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; field of study in business, finance, accounting or related.
• Trust industry experience is a plus but not required; training provided.

Responsibilities

• Review and interpret trust documents; prepare trust summaries and maintain permanent trust files.
• Prepare annual trust reviews to confirm compliance with trust documents and fees.
• Book trust transactions in Maui; prepare financial statements and note amortization schedules.
• Prepare invoices and bill clients for trustee fees.
• Coordinate review of 1099s, 1041s, and other tax reporting; assist with audits.

Skills

Trust accounting

Accounting principles

Communication

Organizational skills

Independent work

Computer skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/finance/accounting

Tools

Maui trust accounting software

Accounting software

Job description

About North Point Trust Company

North Point Trust Company provides administrative trust services to clients who have established South Dakota trusts. We're a tight-knit organization of 15 employees, including a four-person trust operations team, which means the work here is varied, the environment is collaborative, and every team member's contribution is visible. Our culture is built on being go-getters: people who take initiative, pitch in where needed, and hold themselves accountable without a lot of oversight.

Position Summary

North Point Trust Company is looking for a Trust Officer to provide administrative trust services to clients who have created South Dakota trusts. This role is well suited to someone with trust, banking, or accounting experience - but prior trust industry experience is not required. Trust administration is a specialized niche, and we invest in training motivated, detail-oriented people who are eager to learn it.

What You'll Do

Trust Account Administration

• Review and interpret trust documents; prepare trust summaries and maintain permanent trust files.
• Prepare annual trust reviews to confirm compliance with trust documents, proper fee allocation, and proper documentation.

Financial & Accounting Operations

• Book trust transactions in the Maui trust accounting software.
• Prepare financial statements for trusts and create/maintain note amortization schedules.
• Prepare invoices and bill clients for trustee fees.

Tax & Regulatory Compliance

• Coordinate the review of 1099s, 1041s, and other relevant tax reporting, working with clients' accountants to ensure timely filings and tax payments.
• Assist with preparation of annual financial statement audits and South Dakota Division of Banking audits.

Relationship Management

• Communicate effectively and professionally with attorneys, accountants, and other professionals in handling trust matters.

What We're Looking For

Education

Bachelor's degree required. A degree in business, finance, accounting, or a related field is preferred, but we welcome candidates from any field of study who bring strong analytical and organizational skills.

Experience & Skills

• Trust industry experience is a plus, but not required - we're glad to train the right person.
• Strong computer skills.
• General working knowledge of accounting principles.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills; highly motivated and comfortable working independently.

Key Competencies

• Ownership & Accountability - thrives in an honor-system culture that trusts you to manage your own work.
• Collaboration - works well within a small, close-knit team and is quick to assist where needed.
• Initiative - a genuine go-getter who looks for ways to add value, not just complete tasks.
• Attention to Detail - brings absolute precision and accuracy to all aspects of work.
• Trainability - comfortable learning a specialized industry and picking up new systems and processes.

Schedule, Compensation & Benefits

• In-office 4 days per week, with 1 day remote.
• Salary range of $61,000-$65,000, commensurate with experience.
• Monthly benefit stipend, which employees may apply toward optional medical and dental plan enrollment.

Equal Employment Opportunity

North Point Trust Company is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by the South Dakota Human Relations Act (SDCL ch. 20-13) or applicable federal law.

All employment decisions - including recruitment, hiring, compensation, training, promotion, and termination - are based on qualifications, merit, and business need. We provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and to applicants who need assistance during the application or interview process; to request an accommodation, please contact us.