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New grad trust administrator jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where strong internship work or a finance-related portfolio can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Technology & Software, Staffing & Recruiting, and Retail, with employers like Jobot, TikTok, and Amazon hiring at this level now.
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INTRODUCTION
SingerLewak is a Top 100 accounting and consulting firm primarily operating in the western region. Serving clients since 1959, SingerLewak has developed a reputation for excellence and expertise in the accounting and management consulting industry. Providing the services of a large firm with a blended environment of practices, services and industry specializations, SingerLewak continues to demonstrate renowned industry leadership year-over-year. The firm takes pride in client service and professional and personal advancement, as demonstrated by our SL forward program which promotes a culture of learning and growth through targeted development and leadership programs and SL Cares, together with a continual focus on client service and technological evolution.
We are seeking a detail-oriented Trust & Estate Accountant to join our Los Angeles public accounting practice. This is not a traditional bookkeeping position. The role is designed for an accountant who enjoys working with financial records, solving discrepancies, reconciling complex activity, and turning large volumes of financial information into accurate, well-supported accountings. The successful candidate will assist with trust, estate, and probate accountings, including reconstructing financial activity, analyzing receipts and disbursements, reconciling bank and investment accounts, and preparing detailed supporting schedules. This position provides an opportunity to develop specialized expertise while gaining exposure to trust and estate matters, fiduciary taxation, forensic accounting, litigation support, and other complex financial assignments.
Responsibilities
- Assist in the preparation of trust, estate, fiduciary, and probate accountings.
- Analyze and reconcile bank, brokerage, investment, and other financial accounts.
- Reconstruct financial activity from bank statements, investment statements, general ledgers, tax records, and other source documents.
- Analyze and categorize receipts, disbursements, distributions, income, gains and losses, and changes in trust or estate assets.
- Prepare asset inventories and detailed supporting accounting schedules.
- Trace transactions between accounts and investigate discrepancies.
- Perform general ledger analysis and prepare adjusting entries as appropriate.
- Prepare financial statements and other accounting reports.
- Organize large volumes of financial records into clear and supportable workpapers.
- Assist with fiduciary and other income tax return preparation.
- Work with managers, directors, partners, fiduciaries, attorneys, and clients to obtain information and resolve accounting questions.
- Assist with forensic accounting, litigation support, and other special projects as needed.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- 2+ years of relevant accounting experience preferred.
- Strong understanding of debits, credits, general ledger, and double-entry accounting.
- Demonstrated ability to perform detailed bank, investment, and general ledger reconciliations.
- Strong Excel skills and comfort working with large volumes of financial data.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to identify discrepancies and trace financial transactions through multiple accounts and source documents.
- Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines.
- Clear written and verbal communication skills.
- Public accounting experience is preferred.
- Prior trust, estate, probate, fiduciary, tax, or forensic accounting experience is highly desirable.
- CPA license or progress toward the CPA is a plus, but not required.
THE PERSON WE'RE LOOKING FOR
We're particularly interested in someone who likes figuring out where the numbers came from. You should be comfortable receiving bank statements, brokerage activity, accounting records, tax documents, and supporting materials and methodically turning that information into a complete and reconciled financial accounting. Accuracy is critical, but so is curiosity. We're looking for someone who will investigate a difference, trace a transaction, and understand the underlying financial activity rather than simply record it.
WHY JOIN US
Role
This position offers exposure that is difficult to find in a conventional staff accounting or bookkeeping role. You'll have the opportunity to develop experience in:
- Trust and estate accounting
- Probate and fiduciary matters
- Fiduciary income taxation
- Financial reconstruction and forensic accounting
- Complex financial analysis
- Litigation and bankruptcy matters
- Direct interaction with experienced accounting professionals, attorneys, fiduciaries, and clients
As your skills develop, you'll have the opportunity to take ownership of increasingly sophisticated assignments and expand your responsibilities within the practice.
SingerLewak is an affirmative action-equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws regarding recruitment and hiring. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
INTRODUCTION
SingerLewak is a Top 100 accounting and consulting firm primarily operating in the western region. Serving clients since 1959, SingerLewak has developed a reputation for excellence and expertise in the accounting and management consulting industry. Providing the services of a large firm with a blended environment of practices, services and industry specializations, SingerLewak continues to demonstrate renowned industry leadership year-over-year. The firm takes pride in client service and professional and personal advancement, as demonstrated by our SL forward program which promotes a culture of learning and growth through targeted development and leadership programs and SL Cares, together with a continual focus on client service and technological evolution.
We are seeking a detail-oriented Trust & Estate Accountant to join our Los Angeles public accounting practice. This is not a traditional bookkeeping position. The role is designed for an accountant who enjoys working with financial records, solving discrepancies, reconciling complex activity, and turning large volumes of financial information into accurate, well-supported accountings. The successful candidate will assist with trust, estate, and probate accountings, including reconstructing financial activity, analyzing receipts and disbursements, reconciling bank and investment accounts, and preparing detailed supporting schedules. This position provides an opportunity to develop specialized expertise while gaining exposure to trust and estate matters, fiduciary taxation, forensic accounting, litigation support, and other complex financial assignments.
Responsibilities
- Assist in the preparation of trust, estate, fiduciary, and probate accountings.
- Analyze and reconcile bank, brokerage, investment, and other financial accounts.
- Reconstruct financial activity from bank statements, investment statements, general ledgers, tax records, and other source documents.
- Analyze and categorize receipts, disbursements, distributions, income, gains and losses, and changes in trust or estate assets.
- Prepare asset inventories and detailed supporting accounting schedules.
- Trace transactions between accounts and investigate discrepancies.
- Perform general ledger analysis and prepare adjusting entries as appropriate.
- Prepare financial statements and other accounting reports.
- Organize large volumes of financial records into clear and supportable workpapers.
- Assist with fiduciary and other income tax return preparation.
- Work with managers, directors, partners, fiduciaries, attorneys, and clients to obtain information and resolve accounting questions.
- Assist with forensic accounting, litigation support, and other special projects as needed.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- 2+ years of relevant accounting experience preferred.
- Strong understanding of debits, credits, general ledger, and double-entry accounting.
- Demonstrated ability to perform detailed bank, investment, and general ledger reconciliations.
- Strong Excel skills and comfort working with large volumes of financial data.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to identify discrepancies and trace financial transactions through multiple accounts and source documents.
- Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines.
- Clear written and verbal communication skills.
- Public accounting experience is preferred.
- Prior trust, estate, probate, fiduciary, tax, or forensic accounting experience is highly desirable.
- CPA license or progress toward the CPA is a plus, but not required.
THE PERSON WE'RE LOOKING FOR
We're particularly interested in someone who likes figuring out where the numbers came from. You should be comfortable receiving bank statements, brokerage activity, accounting records, tax documents, and supporting materials and methodically turning that information into a complete and reconciled financial accounting. Accuracy is critical, but so is curiosity. We're looking for someone who will investigate a difference, trace a transaction, and understand the underlying financial activity rather than simply record it.
WHY JOIN US
Role
This position offers exposure that is difficult to find in a conventional staff accounting or bookkeeping role. You'll have the opportunity to develop experience in:
- Trust and estate accounting
- Probate and fiduciary matters
- Fiduciary income taxation
- Financial reconstruction and forensic accounting
- Complex financial analysis
- Litigation and bankruptcy matters
- Direct interaction with experienced accounting professionals, attorneys, fiduciaries, and clients
As your skills develop, you'll have the opportunity to take ownership of increasingly sophisticated assignments and expand your responsibilities within the practice.
SingerLewak is an affirmative action-equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws regarding recruitment and hiring. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
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Entry Level Trust Administrator Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level trust administrator job?
Start by building familiarity with trust accounting software, estate planning basics, and fiduciary principles through coursework or internships. Employers at this level typically look for a degree in finance, business, or a related field, strong attention to detail, and client communication skills. Highlighting any internship experience, relevant coursework, or exposure to estate or wealth management gives your application a clear edge over generalist candidates.
Which companies hire entry level trust administrators?
Companies hiring entry level trust administrators right now include Jobot, TikTok, and Amazon, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, hiring is concentrated among regional and national banks, trust companies, and wealth management firms that run structured onboarding programs suited to new graduates and junior candidates.
Are there remote entry level trust administrator jobs?
Yes, though most entry level roles still favor on-site or hybrid arrangements. About 0% of entry level trust administrator openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting employer preference for in-person mentorship and client interaction at the start of a career in trust administration. Remote availability tends to increase as candidates gain experience.
Are these new grad trust administrator jobs?
Yes, many of these postings are new grad and junior roles that explicitly welcome candidates with zero to two years of experience, recent graduates, and those coming from internships or related coursework. A new grad friendly posting typically lists a bachelor's degree as the primary requirement, accepts internship experience in lieu of full-time history, and offers structured training rather than expecting day-one independence.
Which industries hire the most entry level trust administrators?
Entry Level trust administrator roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Staffing & Recruiting, and Retail, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive the most entry level hiring because they manage significant trust, estate, and fiduciary assets that require dedicated administrative support, creating steady openings for candidates just starting out in the field.