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Trust Accountant

Walnut Creek, CA · On-site

$30 - $40/hr

The ideal candidate brings strong accounting knowledge, sound judgment, and the ability to handle detailed financial transactions with accuracy and professionalism. Responsibilities: * Monitor trust ...

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Milwaukee, WI · On-site

$36.54 - $42.31/hr

We are looking for a detail-oriented Trust Accountant to join a Financial Services organization in ... Strong communication and relationship-building skills with the ability to interact professionally ...

Our Trust Officers are experienced fiduciary professionals responsible for the administration of ... Collaborate with the client's advisors, attorneys, and accountants, on complex administrative ...

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Our Trust Officers are experienced fiduciary professionals responsible for the administration of ... Collaborate with the client's advisors, attorneys, and accountants, on complex administrative ...

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Our Trust Officers are experienced fiduciary professionals responsible for the administration of ... Collaborate with the client's advisors, attorneys, and accountants, on complex administrative ...

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Coordinate with attorneys, accountants, and other professionals to ensure effective estate planning * Oversee the investment and management of trust assets * Prepare and file tax returns related to ...

Coordinate with attorneys, accountants, and other professionals to ensure effective estate planning * Oversee the investment and management of trust assets * Prepare and file tax returns related to ...

The role requires great attention to detail to comply with all policies, procedures, and trust accounting practices. Laurel Trust is looking for a highly organized, energetic professional that aligns ...

The role requires great attention to detail to comply with all policies, procedures, and trust accounting practices. Laurel Trust is looking for a highly organized, energetic professional that aligns ...

Maintain the Trust Ledger by accurately processing receipts, disbursements, transfers, journal ... other professional partners. * Research operational, accounting, and fiduciary tax issues and ...

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As of Aug 16, 2026, the average yearly pay for professional trust accountant in the United States is $68,326.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $53,500.00 and $78,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Professional Trust Accountant vs Bookkeeper?

AspectProfessional Trust AccountantBookkeeper
CredentialsCertifications in accounting, trust accounting licensesBasic bookkeeping certifications or none
Work EnvironmentFinancial institutions, trust companies, legal firmsSmall businesses, offices, freelance
Industry UsageLegal, financial, trust managementVarious small to medium businesses

The Professional Trust Accountant specializes in managing trust accounts, ensuring compliance with legal standards, and often holds specific certifications. Bookkeepers handle day-to-day financial record-keeping but typically do not manage trust accounts or hold specialized licenses. While both roles involve financial data, the Trust Accountant's role is more complex and regulated, often requiring advanced credentials and industry-specific knowledge.

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Trust Accountant

Robert Half

Walnut Creek, CA • On-site

$30 - $40/hr

Temporary

Posted 15 days ago


Job description

We are looking for an experienced Trust Accountant to join a legal organization in Walnut Creek, California in a contract capacity with the potential to become permanent. This position supports the firm’s finance operations by managing trust accounting activities, maintaining compliance with state-specific requirements, and partnering with attorneys and internal accounting teams across a high-volume environment. The ideal candidate brings strong accounting knowledge, sound judgment, and the ability to handle detailed financial transactions with accuracy and professionalism.
Responsibilities:
• Monitor trust account activity to ensure handling practices align with applicable state rules and internal financial standards.
• Apply incoming funds to the appropriate trust accounts, and carry out settlements and refunds based on attorney direction.
• Move approved balances to operating accounts to cover receivables, vendor obligations, and related payments.
• Prepare and post matter-level journal entries in the accounting system to maintain complete and accurate transaction records.
• Review aged and outstanding checks, investigate discrepancies, and support timely resolution of unreconciled items.
• Produce trust balance reports, financial summaries, and ad hoc analyses requested by attorneys or leadership.
• Perform bank reconciliations, clear open items, and maintain accurate trust account balances.
• Partner with Accounts Payable, Collections, General Ledger, and Cash Receipts teams to support coordinated financial processing.
• Contribute to trust accounting initiatives, including control improvements, procedure enhancements, 1099 preparation, and other assigned projects.• At least 3 years of accounting experience, preferably within a law firm or other services setting.
• Background in trust accounting or closely related financial work, with a solid understanding of transaction control and compliance.
• Hands-on experience preparing journal entries and working across general ledger functions.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to process financial activity accurately in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to work with attorneys, clients, and internal teams across multiple locations.
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities, adapt quickly to changing demands, and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel, along with comfort using accounting software.
• Accounting training, coursework, or equivalent practical experience in finance or bookkeeping.

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About Robert Half

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Founded in 1948, Robert Half pioneered the idea of professional talent solutions to connect opportunities at great companies with highly skilled job seekers. As business needs changed, we evolved to offer specialized talent solutions for finance and accounting, technology, administrative and customer support, creative and marketing, and legal fields. In 2002, we introduced our subsidiary, Protiviti, a global independent risk consulting and internal audit service, to support companies as they faced more strategic business challenges.

Industry

Recruiting and staffing services

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

San Ramon, CA, US

Year founded

1948