Trust Accountant (Contractor) at The Transition House Inc.

St. Cloud, Florida, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

24 Jun, 26

Salary

38.0

Posted On

26 Mar, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Trust Account Reconciliations, Fiduciary Accounting, Three-Way Reconciliations, General Ledger, Subledger, SecurManage, GAAP, Trial Balances, Reconciliation Discrepancies, Audit Documentation, Unclaimed Funds, Microsoft Excel, Analytical Skills, Problem-Solving, Regulatory Compliance, Independent Work

Industry

Mental Health Care

Description

STAFF (TRUST) ACCOUNTANT Engagement Type: 1099 Independent Contractor Contract Term: Minimum 90-Day Engagement (with potential extension) Department: Finance Reports To: Chief Financial Officer (Project-Based Oversight) Location: Flexible - Remote or Onsite St. Cloud, Florida Travel Requirements: None COMPENSATION TERMS Rate: $35 – $38 per hour (DOE) ENGAGEMENT OVERVIEW The Transition House, Inc. is seeking an experienced Trust Accountant contractor to provide specialized reconciliation services for fiduciary trust accounts. The contractor will independently perform monthly reconciliations of trust accounts in SecurManage against trial balances, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and integrity of fiduciary funds. This engagement supports Department of Corrections (DOC) financial compliance requirements. The contractor is expected to deliver reconciliation results, documentation, and issue resolution in alignment with GAAP and applicable regulatory standards. SCOPE OF SERVICES The contractor will provide professional accounting services that may include, but are not limited to: · Performing monthly three-way reconciliations of trust account balances (Bank ↔ General Ledger ↔ individual trust subledgers) in SecurManage against trial balances · Identifying, analyzing, and resolving reconciliation discrepancies, including documenting findings and recommended corrective actions · Reviewing trust transactions such as weekly draws, special checks, subsistence payments, COPS, family obligations, and resident loans · Preparing and maintaining reconciliation workpapers and supporting documentation suitable for audit and compliance review · Reconciling unclaimed funds and preparing required documentation for remittance to the Florida Department of Financial Services · Ensuring work product aligns with GAAP, DOC contractual requirements, state unclaimed property laws, and applicable financial standards · Providing periodic status updates and deliverables to the designated organizational contact · Performing additional agreed-upon accounting or reconciliation services as mutually determined DELIVERABLES & PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS · Timely completion of monthly reconciliation cycles · Clear, audit-ready documentation supporting all reconciliation activities · Identification and resolution (or escalation) of discrepancies · Professional communication regarding progress, risks, and findings REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE · Demonstrated experience in trust account reconciliations or fiduciary accounting · Strong expertise in three-way reconciliations (Bank ↔ GL ↔ subledger) · Experience working with multiple ledgers and trial balances · Proven ability to independently manage reconciliation workflows and deadlines TECHNICAL SKILLS · Proficiency in Microsoft Excel · Familiarity with fiduciary accounting systems (SecurManage strongly preferred) KNOWLEDGE & CAPABILITIES · Strong understanding of GAAP as it applies to fiduciary/trust accounting · High attention to detail and strong analytical/problem-solving skills · Ability to work independently and manage deliverables without direct supervision PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS · Experience supporting Department of Corrections (DOC) or similar regulated environments · Familiarity with statutory trust requirements and unclaimed property laws · Prior experience resolving complex discrepancies in high-volume reconciliation environments · Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field WORK ENVIRONMENT & COLLABORATION This engagement may involve coordination with finance and compliance personnel and access to financial systems necessary to complete deliverables. The contractor will operate as an independent service provider and not as a member of the internal workforce. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT The Transition House, Inc. partners with independent contractors without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other protected classification under applicable law. BACKGROUND SCREENING REQUIREMENT Contractors may be required to complete background screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse if access to sensitive systems or environments is necessary.

Responsibilities

The contractor will independently perform monthly three-way reconciliations of trust accounts in SecurManage against trial balances, ensuring accuracy and compliance with fiduciary fund integrity. This involves identifying and resolving discrepancies, reviewing various trust transactions, and preparing audit-ready documentation.