The Transition House Inc. is looking for Trust Accountant (Contractor) in Saint Cloud, FL.
This local job opportunity with ID 3666169548 is live since 2026-05-07 03:03:41.
Trust Accountant (Contractor)Staff (Trust) AccountantEngagement Type: 1099 Independent Contractor
Contract Term: Minimum 90-Day Engagement (with potential extension)
Department: Finance
Reports To: Chief Financial Officer (Project-Based Oversight)
Location: Flexible - Remote or Onsite St. Cloud, Florida
Travel Requirements: None
Compensation TermsRate: $35 - $38 per hour (DOE)
Engagement Overview The Transition House, Inc. is seeking an experienced Trust Accountant contractor to provide specialized reconciliation services for fiduciary trust accounts. The contractor will independently perform monthly reconciliations of trust accounts in SecurManage against trial balances, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and integrity of fiduciary funds. This engagement supports Department of Corrections (DOC) financial compliance requirements. The contractor is expected to deliver reconciliation results, documentation, and issue resolution in alignment with GAAP and applicable regulatory standards.
Scope of Services The contractor will provide professional accounting services that may include, but are not limited to: • Performing monthly three-way reconciliations of trust account balances (Bank General Ledger individual trust subledgers) in SecurManage against trial balances • Identifying, analyzing, and resolving reconciliation discrepancies, including documenting findings and recommended corrective actions • Reviewing trust transactions such as weekly draws, special checks, subsistence payments, COPS, family obligations, and resident loans • Preparing and maintaining reconciliation workpapers and supporting documentation suitable for audit and compliance review • Reconciling unclaimed funds and preparing required documentation for remittance to the Florida Department of Financial Services • Ensuring work product aligns with GAAP, DOC contractual requirements, state unclaimed property laws, and applicable financial standards • Providing periodic status updates and deliverables to the designated organizational contact • Performing additional agreed-upon accounting or reconciliation services as mutually determined
Deliverables & Performance Expectations • Timely completion of monthly reconciliation cycles • Clear, audit-ready documentation supporting all reconciliation activities • Identification and resolution (or escalation) of discrepancies • Professional communication regarding progress, risks, and findings
Required QualificationsProfessional Experience • Demonstrated experience in trust account reconciliations or fiduciary accounting • Strong expertise in three-way reconciliations (Bank GL subledger) • Experience working with multiple ledgers and trial balances • Proven ability to independently manage reconciliation workflows and deadlines
Technical Skills • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel • Familiarity with fiduciary accounting systems (SecurManage strongly preferred)
Knowledge & Capabilities • Strong understanding of GAAP as it applies to fiduciary/trust accounting • High attention to detail and strong analytical/problem-solving skills • Ability to work independently and manage deliverables without direct supervision
Preferred Qualifications • Experience supporting Department of Corrections (DOC) or similar regulated environments • Familiarity with statutory trust requirements and unclaimed property laws • Prior experience resolving complex discrepancies in high-volume reconciliation environments • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field
Work Environment & Collaboration This engagement may involve coordination with finance and compliance personnel and access to financial systems necessary to complete deliverables. The contractor will operate as an independent service provider and not as a member of the internal workforce.
Equal Opportunity Statement The Transition House, Inc. partners with independent contractors without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other protected classification under applicable law.
Background Screening Requirement Contractors may be required to complete background screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse if access to sensitive systems or environments is necessary.
Compensation details: 35-38 Hourly Wage
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