Accounting Specialist

Are We the Place for You?

The Post Office Credit Union of Maryland ($32M; Baltimore MD) is seeking is seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Accounting Specialist to join our team. This is a great opportunity to join an established credit union with a rich tradition of service.

Originally chartered in 1929, the purpose of the Post Office Credit Union of Maryland (or POCUMD) has remained the same – We are a financial cooperative, organized solely for the promotion of thrift among our members by the accumulation of their savings in small amounts and the lending of such accumulations to our members for provident and productive purposes at a moderate rate of interest. Today, we are committed to providing ease of use and full-service banking to nearly 3,000 members, while we continue to grow and connect meaningfully to our field of membership.

Throughout the years, the name of our credit union has changed, but the board and management of POCUMD remain faithful to the founding philosophies that state "once a member, always a member" and that "we exist for our members and not for profit, not for charity, but for service to our members, the owners, of the Post Office Credit Union of Maryland." At POCUMD, we strive to live up to our motto “We Deliver for You.”

Is This the Career for You?

The Accounting Specialist at the Post Office CU of Maryland will maintain accurate financial records, process ACH and Share Draft reports, and perform general accounting duties. This role requires a high level of accuracy, strong organizational skills, and the ability to work collaboratively within a team environment.

Additional responsibilities include: processing daily financial transactions, reconciling general ledger accounts, and the Corporate Account, preparing journal entries, and maintaining accurate and up-to-date financial records and reports. You will also assist in month-end closing procedures as well as handle the accounts payable/receivable functions.

The Accounting Specialist will also need to understand and handle IRS and State of Maryland yearly filings eg: IRS 990, 945, and Maryland Business Registration, daily check clearings and reconciliations, Corporate Account postings, and prepaid, fixed asset, and accrual accounts. An ability to prepare 5300 reports, and work with examiners and auditors is also necessary.  This is not an all-inclusive description and other functions may be assigned as necessary.

Help Us Get to Know You

If you are intrigued by this opportunity, we’d like to learn more about you! Please submit a resume that demonstrates your skills and experiences. Candidates should possess an associate’s degree in accounting, with a bachelor’s degree preferred. Candidates should also have at least 2 years of relevant work experience in finance, accounting, or at a financial institution.