Trust Accountant - (REMOTE)

Summary

eXp Realty is a global full-service real estate brokerage that operates through a fully immersive, cloud-based office environment. The Trust Accountant is responsible for accurately recording and reporting transactions across multiple trust bank accounts, ensuring regulatory compliance, performing reconciliations and analyses, and supporting Treasury Operations projects.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and ensure accurate and complete accounting of multiple trust account transactions in accordance with state regulatory requirements
• Identify and research trust account discrepancies and resolve outstanding items promptly. Ensure compliance with escheatment laws and proper handling of trust accounts
• Review and process daily cash movement requests, including remittances, wire transfers, checks and other disbursements
• Record escrow-related transactions and activities across multiple platforms, working closely with state brokers, agents, company employees, and banks
• Perform monthly bank reconciliations to ensure accuracy and integrity of records
• Assist in creating trust reports and performing financial analyses
• Assist in the development and implementation of new processes, policies, or procedures to enhance controls and the accounting environment
• Partner with Accounting, Operations, and Legal teams to ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley and other regulatory requirements
• Liaise with internal accounting and finance teams to ensure trust account activity is accurately recorded in the company’s financial records
• Attend weekly state and team meetings to stay aligned with ongoing trust-related activities and requirements
• Work on Treasury Operations projects and other assignments as directed by management
• Provide backup support to other accountants in the department as needed
• Maintain database integrity and ensure accurate recordkeeping
• Undertake additional responsibilities as assigned by management

Skills

• Associate's degree or higher in Business, Finance, or Accounting, or equivalent experience
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in finance or accounting
• Proven experience with bank reconciliations
• Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external teams
• Highly organized and proactive, capable of managing work independently to meet deadlines and commitments
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy and precision
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace applications (intermediate level)
• Ability to prioritize tasks and work efficiently under minimal supervision
• 1+ years of experience in the Real Estate industry (preferred)
• Knowledge of SkySlope transaction management software a plus

Qualifications

Must Haves

• Associate's degree or higher in Business, Finance, or Accounting, or equivalent experience
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in finance or accounting
• Proven experience with bank reconciliations
• Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external teams
• Highly organized and proactive, capable of managing work independently to meet deadlines and commitments
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy and precision
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace applications (intermediate level)
• Ability to prioritize tasks and work efficiently under minimal supervision

Nice to Haves

• 1+ years of experience in the Real Estate industry (preferred)
• Knowledge of SkySlope transaction management software a plus

Benefits

• Fully remote environment
• Flexible Time Off for salaried employees
• 401k with 4% match (immediate vesting)
• Robust Medical, Dental, & Vision benefits
• Company provided equipment
• Monthly Technology Stipend
• FSA & HSA with employer contributions
• Health & Wellness incentives