Trust Accountant (Contractor)

The Transition House Inc.•St. Cloud, FL

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Transition House, Inc. is seeking a specialized Trust Accountant to take ownership of fiduciary account reconciliations tied to Department of Corrections (DOC) compliance. This is a high-stakes, detail-driven role where accuracy is mission-critical. The role involves forensic-level reconciliation work, and the contractor will be trusted to deliver without micromanagement.

Requirements

Proven experience in trust or fiduciary accounting
Deep expertise in three-way reconciliations
Confidence working across multiple ledgers and trial balances
The ability to work independently without hand-holding
Advanced Excel skills
Strong GAAP knowledge (especially in fiduciary environments)
A sharp eye for inconsistencies others overlook
Ability to pass background screening if system access requires it

Nice To Haves

Experience in DOC or regulated environments
Familiarity with SecurManage
Knowledge of unclaimed property laws
A track record of untangling complex reconciliation issues
Accounting degree or equivalent experience

Responsibilities

Execute monthly three-way reconciliations (Bank ↔ GL ↔ subledger) with zero tolerance for variance
Work within SecurManage to align trust activity with trial balances
Investigate discrepancies, document findings, recommend fixes, and close the loop
Analyze trust transactions (draws, obligations, resident accounts, etc.) with a compliance lens
Build audit-ready workpapers that stand up to regulatory scrutiny
Handle unclaimed funds reconciliation and state reporting requirements
Communicate risks, gaps, and progress clearly