Retirement Plan Trust Accountant

Cetera Financial Group•Dallas, TX

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Retirement Plan Trust Accountant supports Cetera Retirement Plan Specialists by helping maintain accurate and compliant client retirement plan accounts. The role reconciles client plans, verifies that deposits and withdrawals are qualified, and notifies consultants when compliance findings are identified. It also supports accounts receivable activities, including distribution invoicing and journal entries for revenue share. Success is measured by accurate and timely reconciliations and reporting, clear communication of findings, and responsive, professional client service. This hybrid role requires regular in-person attendance on scheduled workdays in accordance with the Company’s Hybrid Workplace Policy. The base salary range for the role in Dallas, TX, and Des Moines, IA, is $51,000–$81,000, plus a competitive performance-based bonus. Base salary depends on factors including skill set, years and depth of experience, certifications, and location; the range may differ significantly due to geography and cost of labor considerations.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
1–3 years of experience in a clerical accounting capacity, or an equivalent combination of experience and education.
Excel experience.
Ability to perform reconciliations.
Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
Clear written and verbal communication skills.
Client service skills, including prompt problem resolution, responsiveness, and professionalism.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines at the same time.

Responsibilities

Reconcile client retirement plans to support accurate plan records.
Verify that deposits to and withdrawals from client plans are qualified.
Notify consultants of compliance findings identified in client plan activity.
Prepare reporting and manage work priorities to complete assigned tasks accurately and on time.
Support accounts receivable activities, including distribution invoicing.
Prepare journal entries for revenue share.