Real Estate Escrow/Trust Accountant

Slidell based professional services firm seeks an accounting assistant to perform reconciliation services and reviews of escrow and trust accounts maintained by title agencies, attorneys, and law firms.

Duties:

Manage assigned agents contracted with firm to reconcile their escrow trust accounts

Perform reconciliations in several industry related software applications

Provide statutory and industry required accounting reports for each reconciliation

Communicate significant exceptions to agents

Provide preventative and corrective measures for exceptions detected in the reconciliations

Requirements:

Three years of bookkeeping and data entry experience

Excellent math, analytical and problem-solving skills

Computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office programs

Keen attention to detail

Strong organizational skills to maintain deadlines and process high volume

Ability to work independently and in a team-based environment

Proficient communication and customer service skills

Experience:

Associates degree in accounting or bookkeeping preferred

Previous experience performing accounting tasks such as data entry and bank reconciliations

Previous experience with Quicken or QuickBooks

Previous experience with Real Estate Escrow software such as Qualia, Softpro, Landtech, etc would be a real plus.

Comprehensive background check will be required of selected candidates in advance of personal interview.