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Robert Half

Trust Accountant

Walnut Creek, CA · On-site

$30 - $40/hr

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 ...

Addition Management

Trust Accountant

New York, NY · Hybrid

$130K - $170K/yr

Responsibilities · Maintain full-cycle Accounting for personal and trust accounts using QuickBooks and supporting spreadsheets. · Maintain and reconcile bank accounts for personal and trust ...

Pacific Rim Capital

Trust Accountant

Irvine, CA · On-site +1

$25 - $33/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Job Summary The Trust Accountant is responsible for ensuring the accurate and timely processing of daily cash activity across multiple bank accounts and currencies. This role plays a key part in ...

Laurel Trust Company

Trust Officer

Reno, NV · On-site

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 ...

Laurel Trust Company

Trust Officer

Reno, NV · On-site

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 ...

North Point Trust

Trust Officer

Rapid City, SD · On-site

$61K - $65K/yr

Financial & Accounting Operations* Book trust transactions in the Maui trust accounting software.* Prepare financial statements for trusts and create/maintain note amortization schedules.* Prepare ...

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Womble Bond Dickinson

Trust Coordinator

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$21.50 - $28/hr

Trust Accounting Administration * Support daily trust accounting activities, including receipts, disbursements, transfers, and related documentation. * Assist with maintaining accurate client and ...

ACHIEVA GROUP

Senior Trust Accounting Supervisor

Pittsburgh, PA · On-site

$53K - $56K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Achieva is seeking a Senior Trust Accounting Supervisor to oversee the daily functions of the Achieva Family Trust finance department, strengthen financial processes, and support effective trust ...

Achieva

Senior Trust Accounting Supervisor

Pittsburgh, PA

$53K - $56K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Achieva is seeking a Senior Trust Accounting Supervisor to oversee the daily functions of the Achieva Family Trust finance department, strengthen financial processes, and support effective trust ...

W3Global Inc.

Trust Administrator

Worcester, MA

$70K - $90K/yr

Coordinate trust distributions, account maintenance, and beneficiary communications. * Assist with fiduciary income tax matters and trust accounting processes. * Support investment and securities ...

TopDog Law

Trust Accounting Specialist

Jupiter, FL · On-site

$85K - $104K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

The Opportunity The Trust Accounting Specialist is responsible for validating, reconciling, and monitoring client trust transactions to ensure accuracy, compliance, and adherence to applicable State ...

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How much do trust accountant jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 18, 2026, the average yearly pay for 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 does a trust accountant do?

A Trust Accountant manages financial records and transactions related to trust accounts, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements. They oversee account reconciliations, prepare financial reports, and handle distributions for beneficiaries. Their role involves safeguarding assets, tracking income and expenses, and working closely with legal and financial professionals to maintain accurate records.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a trust accountant?

To thrive as a Trust Accountant, you need a solid background in accounting principles, trust law, and financial reporting, often with a bachelor's degree in accounting or finance. Familiarity with trust accounting software, advanced Excel skills, and certifications like CPA or CTA are highly valued in this role. Attention to detail, integrity, and strong analytical and communication skills set excellent trust accountants apart. These competencies are crucial to ensure regulatory compliance, accurate management of client assets, and effective collaboration with legal and financial teams.

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Trust Accountant

Robert Half

Walnut Creek, CA • On-site

$30 - $40/hr

Temporary

Posted 17 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

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