We are looking for a detail-oriented Trust Accountant to join our team in Portland, Maine. This role requires someone who can manage a wide range of trust accounting functions, ensuring accuracy and compliance in financial transactions. The ideal candidate will excel in client communication, account administration, and regulatory processes. Responsibilities: • Oversee the management of account transactions, including opening and closing brokerage accounts, asset transfers, money movement, charitable gifting, trust distributions, reconciliations, and general account administration. • Communicate directly with clients to address inquiries and resolve account-related issues efficiently. • Prepare and present monthly reports for the Trust Administrative Committee, providing clear financial insights. • Assist in arranging client meetings, including scheduling and finalizing meeting materials. • Maintain accurate and up-to-date client and prospect information within the organization's client relationship management system. • Coordinate tax return processes by liaising with clients, internal tax teams, and external service providers. • Conduct annual regulatory reviews of accounts to ensure compliance with applicable standards. • Provide backup support for other administrative functions within the company as needed. • Organize office-related tasks, including filing, scanning, and creating electronic client directories. • Serve as backup to the Office Administrator, professionally handling incoming calls and directing them appropriately.

• Proficiency in managing trust accounts, including transactions and reconciliations. • Strong experience with bank reconciliations and general ledger maintenance. • Ability to handle cash reconciliations with accuracy and attention to detail. • Skilled in preparing and posting journal entries in compliance with accounting standards. • Excellent organizational skills to maintain detailed and accurate records. • Effective communication abilities for client interaction and issue resolution. • Familiarity with regulatory requirements for annual account reviews. • Competence in using client relationship management software and other relevant tools.

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Portland, ME
onsite
Permanent
65000.00 - 90000.00 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Trust Accountant to join our team in Portland, Maine. This role requires someone who can manage a wide range of trust accounting functions, ensuring accuracy and compliance in financial transactions. The ideal candidate will excel in client communication, account administration, and regulatory processes. Responsibilities: • Oversee the management of account transactions, including opening and closing brokerage accounts, asset transfers, money movement, charitable gifting, trust distributions, reconciliations, and general account administration. • Communicate directly with clients to address inquiries and resolve account-related issues efficiently. • Prepare and present monthly reports for the Trust Administrative Committee, providing clear financial insights. • Assist in arranging client meetings, including scheduling and finalizing meeting materials. • Maintain accurate and up-to-date client and prospect information within the organization's client relationship management system. • Coordinate tax return processes by liaising with clients, internal tax teams, and external service providers. • Conduct annual regulatory reviews of accounts to ensure compliance with applicable standards. • Provide backup support for other administrative functions within the company as needed. • Organize office-related tasks, including filing, scanning, and creating electronic client directories. • Serve as backup to the Office Administrator, professionally handling incoming calls and directing them appropriately.
2025-09-26T14:49:10Z