Accounting Assistant

Timonium, MD - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 47000 - 52000

Posted on: 18 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Accounting Assistant

Who We Are:

First Maryland Disability Trust Inc. (FMDT) is a non-profit organization serving individuals with disabilities of all ages throughout Maryland. FMDT offers cost-effective trustee and trust management services with a personal touch designed to enhance the quality of life of our beneficiaries while protecting their eligibility for public benefits. We also serve as court-appointed guardian financial power-of-attorney and as financial representative payee for public benefits.

At FMDT we help clients build long-term financial stability by managing their funds with care transparency and an understanding of the public benefits system. But we go beyond just protecting resources - we make it possible for individuals to use their trust funds in ways that enhance their daily lives support their independence and bring joy comfort and connection. By handling the financial side of things we give families and individuals the freedom to focus on what really matters: living fully and planning for a future with possibility.

Were a small and growing tight-knit team with a strong dedication to serving the disability community.

If you want to make a positive impact on the disability community and have an interest in furthering your career with FMDT we invite you to apply!

What Will the Accounting Assistant Do:
Reporting to the Disbursement Supervisor the Accounting Assistant will scan and mail checks manage pdf files (rename/combine/file) write physical checks create mailing labels manage spreadsheet for client Truelink cards order Truelink cards send out new Truelink cards via FedEx schedule uploads assist with client purchases process and document online client payments and provide back-up support to the front desk receptionist as needed.

The Accounting Assistant works with the Disbursement Supervisor to ensure accurate timely and policy-compliant payment execution for clients while maintaining strong internal controls and excellent client service standards.

This full-time position is onsite in our Lutherville office.

A Typical Day May Look Like This:

Scan and mail checks
Manage PDF files
Process physical checks for disbursement to clients
Create and update mailing lists
Coordinate the Truelink card program for clients
Assist with client purchases
Process and document online client payments
Assure payment records and logs are up-to-date and assist with the preparation and submission of documentation for internal and external audits.
Support process improvement initiatives related to payment workflows automation error prevention and efficiency.
Crosstrain and provide backup support for other administrative and finance functions as needed.

Is this You:

1 year of data management experience
1 years of accounting experience (preferably in Accounts Payable)
High attention to detail and accuracy especially in reviewing financial and payment documents
Strong planning organizational time management analytical and problem-solving skills
Intermediate proficiency with Excel Outlook Word and financial software systems
Professional discretion in handling sensitive and confidential information
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Commitment to our mission to serve the disability community

This Position Offers:

Annual starting salary range of $47000 to $52000 commensurate with experience
Competitive benefits health insurance; health savings account; retirement plan; long-term disability; short-term disability
Generous Leave and holidays
Great career growth opportunities
Working with a supportive mission-driven and collaborative team

This is Us!:
It is the mission of the First Maryland Disability Trust Inc. to enhance the quality of life autonomy and dignity of Marylanders with disabilities by offering cost effective trust services to protect manage and use trust assets for our beneficiaries while preserving their eligibility for public and private benefits. For additional information about First Maryland Disability Trust Inc. please check out our website: First Maryland Disability Trust.

Sound like a good fit Apply today!

TO APPLY: Please click Apply to submit a Letter of Interest (this is important and required) and your resume (in Word format).

The First Maryland Disability Trust Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex pregnancy (including childbirth lactation and related medical conditions) physical and mental disability marital status sexual orientation gender identity gender expression genetic information (including characteristics and testing) national origin ancestry military and veteran status and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Required Experience:

Junior IC

Accounting AssistantWho We Are:First Maryland Disability Trust Inc. (FMDT) is a non-profit organization serving individuals with disabilities of all ages throughout Maryland. FMDT offers cost-effective trustee and trust management services with a personal touch designed to enhance the quality of lif...