Trust Accountant

Trust Accountant

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.

Responsibilities:

• 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.
• Prepare and review journal entries, general ledger activity, and account records to maintain accurate financial reporting across assigned relationships.
• Complete bank and cash reconciliations, investigate discrepancies, and resolve outstanding items in a timely manner.
• Coordinate distributions, account maintenance, and periodic reviews to ensure each account is administered according to applicable agreements and regulations.
• Examine trust documents, wills, powers of attorney, and related estate materials to support proper account handling and fiduciary decision-making.
• Collaborate with investment and wealth management partners to help align account activity with client objectives and overall service expectations.
• Maintain thorough documentation of transactions, communications, and account actions to support audit readiness and compliance requirements.
• Monitor account activity for unusual items, service needs, or opportunities to deepen client relationships through additional financial solutions.