Trust Accountant

Description We are looking for a detail-oriented Trust Accountant to support financial operations for an entertainment client located in Century City. This contract to hire opportunity is ideal for someone who brings strong experience managing trust activity, maintaining accurate accounting records, and ensuring reconciliations are completed on time. The person in this role will work across core accounting functions while helping uphold accuracy, compliance, and consistency in financial reporting. Previous experience in entertainment is strongly preffered.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee daily trust account activity and maintain accurate records for all related transactions.
• Perform regular bank and cash reconciliations, investigate discrepancies, and resolve outstanding items promptly.
• Prepare and post journal entries to support month-end close and ongoing accounting operations.
• Maintain the general ledger by reviewing account activity and ensuring balances are properly recorded.
• Monitor trust balances and confirm that account activity aligns with internal controls and reporting requirements.
• Partner with accounting and finance team members to support accurate documentation and timely financial processing. Requirements
• Hands-on experience managing trust accounts within an accounting environment.
• Strong knowledge of bank reconciliation processes and cash balancing procedures.
• Ability to prepare accurate journal entries and maintain general ledger integrity.
• Solid understanding of accounting principles and financial recordkeeping standards.
• High level of accuracy, organization, and attention to detail in transactional work.
• Proficiency with accounting systems and spreadsheet tools used for reconciliations and reporting.

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