Posted September 25, 2026

Trust Fund Senior Accountant - 26 028

Company: Private via Employment Hamilton
Wage: 80000
Time: Full Time (30+ Hours a Week)
Hours per Week: 40
Public Transport Accessible? Yes
Suitable for Students? No

Job Description

We are seeking a Trust Fund Accountant to join our accounting team. We are a third-party administrator, located in Hamilton, Ontario, serving multiemployer benefit and pension trust funds. Reporting to the Manager of Accounting, you will be responsible for the accounting and financial reporting of a portfolio of trust funds, including investment reconciliations, complex journal entries, and the analysis of fund results. You will also review the work of our Accounting Technician and play a key role in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of the financial information provided to Trustees. This is an in-person role working onsite at our Hamilton office.

Key Responsibilities:

Reconcile investment accounts for each trust fund to custodian and investment manager statements, including market values, income, realized and unrealized gains and losses, fees, and cash transactions
Reconcile employer contributions recorded in the accounting system to the administration system, investigate and resolve differences, and prepare any required correcting entries
Prepare complex journal entries, including investment income and fair value adjustments, accruals, prepaids, inter-fund and inter-class allocations, and reclassifications, with clear supporting documentation
Prepare monthly and quarterly financial statements for each trust fund for review by the Manager of Accounting
Analyze trust fund financial statements for trends, variances, and issues, including contributions, claims, premiums, administrative expenses, and investment performance, and communicate findings with clear explanations
Review monthly bank reconciliations prepared by the Accounting Technician, follow up on reconciling items, and provide guidance and feedback
Complete month-end and quarter-end close procedures for assigned trust funds within established deadlines
Maintain balance sheet reconciliations and supporting schedules for all assigned funds
Support the annual audit process by preparing year-end working papers and schedules and responding to auditor requests
Assist with regulatory and tax filings and other compliance reporting as required
Recommend and support improvements to trust fund accounting processes and internal controls
Assist with special projects and Trustee reporting requests as required

Requirements & Prerequisites

Requirements:

A clear understanding of Canadian accounting standards, including those applicable to pension plans and not-for-profit organizations
Minimum of 5 years of experience in full-cycle accounting, including financial statement preparation, audits, and reconciliations
Demonstrated experience reconciling investment accounts and preparing complex journal entries
Strong analytical skills, with the ability to identify trends, variances, and unusual items and explain them clearly
Experience reviewing the work of others and providing constructive feedback
Experience with accounting software (QuickBooks Online)
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office
Exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy
Ability to manage multiple funds and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Ability to adhere to company policies and use discretion in maintaining confidentiality of member and fund information

Preferred Qualifications:

CPA designation (or working towards it)
Experience in trust fund, pension, fund, or not-for-profit accounting
Strong bookkeeping, accounting, and analytical skills
Experience with multiemployer benefit or pension plans, or with a third-party administrator
Experience with financial statement auditing, or liaising with external auditors.
Familiarity with custodian and investment manager reporting

How To Apply

This private posting is available to individuals who are currently registered with Employment Hamilton. If interested in applying, contact your Employment Counsellor directly, quoting posting #26 028.

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If you are already registered with another Employment Ontario Service Provider, ask your counsellor to contact an Employer Services Coordinator at Employment Hamilton and we will work together to help you apply.