We are looking for a detail-oriented Trust Accountant to join a Financial Services organization in Milwaukee, Wisconsin in a contract-to-permanent capacity. This role supports fiduciary and wealth-related accounts by combining accurate trust accounting with attentive client service and strong regulatory awareness. The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience with trust account administration, reconciliations, and general ledger activity, along with the ability to work effectively across internal teams and client-facing stakeholders.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee day-to-day accounting and administration for a portfolio of trust, estate, agency, and investment-related accounts while adhering to governing documents and fiduciary standards.<br>• Prepare and review journal entries, general ledger activity, and account records to maintain accurate financial reporting across assigned relationships.<br>• Complete bank and cash reconciliations, investigate discrepancies, and resolve outstanding items in a timely manner.<br>• Coordinate distributions, account maintenance, and periodic reviews to ensure each account is administered according to applicable agreements and regulations.<br>• Examine trust documents, wills, powers of attorney, and related estate materials to support proper account handling and fiduciary decision-making.<br>• Collaborate with investment and wealth management partners to help align account activity with client objectives and overall service expectations.<br>• Maintain thorough documentation of transactions, communications, and account actions to support audit readiness and compliance requirements.<br>• Monitor account activity for unusual items, service needs, or opportunities to deepen client relationships through additional financial solutions.
We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join a growing finance team in Franklin, Wisconsin. This position will play an important role in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting the close process, and delivering reporting that helps guide business decisions. The ideal candidate brings strong accounting knowledge, sound analytical judgment, and the ability to collaborate effectively across departments in a dynamic environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Record and post journal entries on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis to support accurate financial reporting.<br>• Reconcile general ledger accounts and review balance sheet and income statement activity to identify and resolve discrepancies.<br>• Contribute to month-end and year-end closing activities by preparing supporting schedules and ensuring deadlines are met.<br>• Produce financial statements, reporting packages, and account analyses for management review and decision-making.<br>• Oversee fixed asset accounting by tracking acquisitions, disposals, and depreciation activity.<br>• Support capital accounting by monitoring project spending and maintaining construction-in-progress records.<br>• Assist with lease-related accounting entries and reconciliations to ensure compliance with reporting requirements.<br>• Partner with audit teams by preparing documentation, responding to requests, and supporting compliance with accounting policies and internal controls.<br>• Collaborate with operational and cross-functional teams to provide financial insights, complete special projects, and recommend process improvements that enhance reporting efficiency.