Trust Accountant (Contractor)

TRUST ACCOUNTANT (1099) - HIGH-IMPACT, AUDIT-CRITICAL ROLEEngagement Type: Independent Contractor (1099)Term: 90 Days (with strong potential to extend)Location: Remote or Onsite - St. Cloud, FloridaCompensation: $35-$38/hour (based on expertise)No travel requiredThe OpportunityIf you're the type of accountant who enjoys finding what others miss, thrives on clean reconciliations, and takes pride in bulletproof audit trails - this is your lane.The Transition House, Inc. is bringing in a specialized Trust Accountant to take ownership of fiduciary account reconciliations tied to Department of Corrections (DOC) compliance. This is high-stakes, detail-driven work where accuracy isn't optional - it's mission-critical.You won't be micromanaged. You will be trusted to deliver.What You'll OwnThis is not clerical accounting. This is forensic-level reconciliation work:Execute monthly three-way reconciliations (Bank GL subledger) with zero tolerance for varianceWork within SecurManage to align trust activity with trial balancesInvestigate discrepancies like a pro - document findings, recommend fixes, close the loopAnalyze trust transactions (draws, obligations, resident accounts, etc.) with a compliance lensBuild audit-ready workpapers that stand up to regulatory scrutinyHandle unclaimed funds reconciliation and state reporting requirementsCommunicate risks, gaps, and progress clearly - no surprisesWhat Success Looks LikeReconciliations completed on time, every cycleDocumentation that an auditor can pick up and trust immediatelyDiscrepancies identified early - and resolved or escalated with clarityA finance team that can rely on your work without second-guessingWho This Is ForYou're not just "good with numbers" - you're obsessive about accuracy.You likely have:Proven experience in trust or fiduciary accountingDeep expertise in three-way reconciliationsConfidence working across multiple ledgers and trial balancesThe ability to work independently without hand-holdingYou bring:Advanced Excel skillsStrong GAAP knowledge (especially in fiduciary environments)A sharp eye for inconsistencies others overlookBonus Points If You HaveExperience in DOC or regulated environmentsFamiliarity with SecurManageKnowledge of unclaimed property lawsA track record of untangling complex reconciliation issuesAccounting degree or equivalent experienceWork Style & EnvironmentFully independent contractor role - you manage your workflowCollaborative when needed, autonomous by designAccess to systems and support to get the job done rightAdditional RequirementsAbility to pass background screening if system access requires itWhy This Role Stands OutThis is a high-trust, high-skill engagement where your expertise directly impacts compliance, financial integrity, and organizational accountability.