Staff Accountant — Custodial Accounting

About This Opportunity

Our talent team is representing a confidential benefits administration organization in their search for a Staff Accountant with a focus on custodial accounting. This is a remote opportunity based in the United States, reporting directly to the Controller.

In this role, you will serve as a key member of the accounting department, maintaining the integrity of financial records, supporting custodial account operations, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards and internal controls. You'll work with cash activity, reconciliations, and client accounts while collaborating closely with operations, client service, and management teams.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly reconciliations and analysis of custodial accounts, ensuring accurate recording of client assets, cash transactions, deposits, withdrawals, transfers, and balances
• Monitor custodial account activity, investigating and resolving discrepancies or reconciling items in a timely manner
• Ensure all custodial transactions are properly documented, authorized, and recorded in accordance with company policy and regulatory requirements
• Monitor aged receivables, communicate professionally with clients on outstanding balances, and support collection efforts while maintaining positive client relationships
• Manage daily cash receipts, deposits, and custodial transaction totals, maintaining accurate records of all custodial cash movement
• Prepare and record bank and cash reconciliation entries, ensuring timely reconciliation of revenue, receivables, and custodial cash balances
• Monitor cash activity, assist with treasury management functions, and promptly investigate unusual transactions or variances
• Participate in internal audits, compliance reviews, and process improvement initiatives to strengthen financial controls over custodial funds and client assets
• Partner with operations, client service, and management teams to resolve accounting issues and improve financial processes
• Identify opportunities to automate or streamline accounting and reconciliation procedures
• Communicate effectively with internal stakeholders, financial institutions, auditors, and external vendors

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field
• 2+ years of accounting experience, preferably involving cash management, reconciliations, or custodial/client account administration
• Strong understanding of GAAP and accounting principles
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining a high level of accuracy
• Demonstrated attention to detail and commitment to maintaining confidential information

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with general ledger accounting, account reconciliations, and financial reporting
• Strong understanding of cash reconciliation and treasury management activities
• Ability to work independently while contributing as a collaborative team member
• Experience working with custodial accounts, trust accounts, escrow accounts, client funds, or similar financial structures
• Knowledge of financial services, asset management, trust operations, or custody-related accounting practices
• Experience with Sage Intacct

How We Work With You

When you apply through Get A Job.ai, our recruiting team will review your qualifications and conduct an initial screening. If there's a strong match, we'll submit your profile to our client for consideration. Please do not contact the client directly—we manage all communication throughout the interview process to ensure the best outcome for all parties.

Pay

Pay via Get A Job.ai will be commensurate with your experience and qualifications. Certain roles may be eligible for additional compensation, including bonuses and merit increases.

Benefits available through our client include:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Paid time off (PTO) and disability leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Equal Employment Opportunity: Get A Job.ai is committed to providing equal opportunity in all employment practices. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, genetic information, pregnancy, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, military and veteran status, or any other status protected by local, state, or federal law.