Operations Accounting Assistant

People are our business. Our clients’ families and futures are the focus of all our personalized wealth management solutions at Tri-Star. We believe everyone deserves to move their financial life forward, make well-informed decisions, and fulfill their financial vision.

We continue to see tremendous growth in our client base and a rapidly growing demand for our services. Our firm provides comprehensive investment and financial planning services to high-net-worth individuals and families. We are seeking a detail-oriented Operations Accounting Assistant to join our team.

Job Summary:

The Operations Accounting Assistant supports the Operations and Accounting Departments in the development of Tri-Star’s systems and processes to accurately maintain recordkeeping and administration of accounts. This role allows for exposure to trust operations and financial accounting, which plays an important role in professional development and the opportunity to further grow within Tri-Star Trust.

Responsibilities:

·Ensure accuracy of daily trust accounting including deposits, check requests, etc.

·Complete daily and monthly reconciliation of house and demand deposit accounts to ensure accurate cash balances.

·Serve as back-up for custody and vault operations and reconciliation for physical securities registered in account name and held on site at Tri-Star Trust.

·Assist Relationship Managers and Portfolio Managers with reporting and processing client requests.

·Assist with new client relationships and help facilitate the timely processing of asset transfers, scheduled receipts, scheduled distributions and miscellaneous receipt and distribution request.

·Assist with quarterly tax payments and year-end tax preparation and distribution.

·Process, enter, and code vendor invoices, check requests, and expense reports into the accounting system.

·Prepare check runs, ACH, and electronic payments.

·Reconcile accounts payable transactions and resolve discrepancies.

·Maintain vendor files and respond to vendor inquiries.

·Support month-end close and audits as needed.

·Engage in continuous training and development to stay abreast of system updates, regulatory changes, and industry best practices.

·Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

·The ability to understand and learn multiple software platforms and the integration with each other.

·Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

·Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

·Proven experience building and maintaining relationships.

·Ability to learn and work with trust accounting system and financial accounting software.

Education and Experience:

·Bachelor’s degree in business administration, accounting, finance, or equivalent experience.

·1-3 years’ experience in Finance or Accounting, preferred

Why Tri-Star?

• We invest in genuine relationships, both inside and outside our firm – you’ll quickly notice what makes our people special.
• We act in good faith and hold ourselves to a higher fiduciary standard.
• We adhere to a Higher Purpose that is a driving force in our culture: Building caring, genuine relationships that strengthen families and transform our communities.
• Tri-Star has proudly given back an average of 10% of our earnings annually as grants/donations to the communities we serve.
• We currently serve over 1,100 relationships and manage over $3 billion in client assets while maintaining 99% client retention.
• Please visit our website at www.tristartrust.com to learn more.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program