Trust Accountant (Contractor)

TRUST ACCOUNTANT (1099) - HIGH-IMPACT, AUDIT-CRITICAL ROLE

Engagement Type: Independent Contractor (1099)
Term: 90 Days (with strong potential to extend)
Location: Remote or Onsite – St. Cloud, Florida
Compensation: $35–$38/hour (based on expertise)
No travel required

The Opportunity

If you're the type of accountant who enjoys finding what others miss, thrives on clean reconciliations, and takes pride in bulletproof audit trails - this is your lane.

The Transition House, Inc. is bringing in a specialized Trust Accountant to take ownership of fiduciary account reconciliations tied to Department of Corrections (DOC) compliance. This is high-stakes, detail-driven work where accuracy isn't optional - it's mission-critical.

You won't be micromanaged. You will be trusted to deliver.

What You'll Own

This is not clerical accounting. This is forensic-level reconciliation work:

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 like a pro - document findings, recommend fixes, 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 - no surprises

What Success Looks Like

Reconciliations completed on time, every cycle
Documentation that an auditor can pick up and trust immediately
Discrepancies identified early - and resolved or escalated with clarity
A finance team that can rely on your work without second-guessing

Who This Is For

You're not just “good with numbers” - you're obsessive about accuracy.

You likely have:

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

You bring:

Advanced Excel skills
Strong GAAP knowledge (especially in fiduciary environments)
A sharp eye for inconsistencies others overlook

Bonus Points If You Have

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

Work Style & Environment

Fully independent contractor role - you manage your workflow
Collaborative when needed, autonomous by design
Access to systems and support to get the job done right

Additional Requirements

Ability to pass background screening if system access requires it

Why This Role Stands Out

This is a high-trust, high-skill engagement where your expertise directly impacts compliance, financial integrity, and organizational accountability.

If you're tired of roles where your attention to detail is underutilized - this is where it pays off.

Compensation details: 35-38 Hourly Wage

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The Transition House Inc.

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