Trust Bookkeeper - Baltimore, United States - Chesapeake Search Partners

Description

Job Description

CSP's Accounting & Finance practice has partnered with a well established law firm and are currently assisting them in searching for a bookkeeper to join their team. The bookkeeper will be responsible for managing the funds in the trust bank accounts.

Responsibilities:

• Bank Deposits to Firm Trust Bank Accounts.
• Work with Brokers to access brokerage/bank accounts to raise cash prior to issuing payment from accounts.
• Review and print reports showing trust balances for trustees on a regular basis, to determine if there is enough money to pay bills, taxes, distributions, investment purchases, tax payments, etc.
• Pay bills, taxes, distributions, investment purchases, tax payments, etc. for all trusts.
• Responsible for scanning and saving all bank and brokerage statements for all trusts.
• Maintain electronic tickler calendar (to do) task system.
• Review bank reconciliation performed by Firm Director and all uncleared checks monthly. Discuss with trustee's administrative assistants monthly.
• Prepare asset statements for various trusts.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• 1+ years of bookkeeping experience
• Experience with QuickBooks Online required
• Working knowledge of Federal 1041 and MD State 504 tax return