Job Description

For more than a century, First United has served the financial needs of our personal and business

customers throughout Maryland, West Virginia, Virginia and Pennsylvania. We care about our communities,

seek to understand what drives our customers and create customized solutions to meet their needs.

Our mission is to enrich the lives of our customers, coworkers and shareholders through an

unparalleled commitment to the client experience and passionate involvement in the community.



194 - Finance - Accounting Specialist



Basic Qualifications

Education/Training:

A high school diploma or equivalent with an emphasis in a business curriculum; obtain and maintain appropriate Bank Product Knowledge Certification.

Skill(s):

Proficient reading, writing, and grammar skills; proficient mathematics skills; proficient PC skills; general knowledge of accounting principles and procedures; moderate interpersonal relations and communicative skills; proficient ten-key skills; visual and auditory skills.

Experience:

Prior accounting experience normally required.



General Responsibilities



Responsible for performing a variety of duties to support the accounting function; coordinating work within the department, as well as with other departments; reporting pertinent information to the immediate supervisor; responding to inquiries or requests for information.



Essential Duties



1. Performs administrative duties to support the accounting, financial reporting, and control functions of which the following are illustrative:



a. Processes all incoming invoices for payment, which includes obtaining the proper authorization prior to paying an invoice.



b. Maintains all records/receipts and reports for invoices paid.



c. Prepares all branch/cost center reports as requested.



d. Maintains Bank's general ledger as assigned.



e. Processes requests from Bank support areas for new GL accounts and/or changes to existing GL accounts.



f. Provides back up to daily Fed Funds.



g. Assists with external Accountants as requested.



h. Administers corporate credit card program.



i. Performs various data entry.



j. Prepares reconcilements for general ledger accounts.



k. Prepares monthly report cards as requested.



l. Performs other related duties and special projects as assigned.



2. Achieves goals assigned to the Accounting Specialist as part of the Accounting Department's annual operating plan.



3. Abides by the current laws and organizational policies and procedures designed and implemented to promote an environment which is free of harassment and other forms of illegal discriminatory behavior in the work place.



4. Cooperates with, participates in, and supports the adherence to all internal policies, procedures, and practices in support of risk management and overall safety and soundness and the Bank's compliance with all regulatory requirements, e.g. Community Reinvestment Act (CRA), Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), Equal Credit Opportunity Act, etc.

Full Time Employment Benefits:

Fulltime hourly-paid employees will be provided 12-days of Paid Time Off (PTO), that is accrued 1-day for each month worked. After the completion of 90-days of employment accrued PTO can be used for any purpose including being paid for absences or vacation time. At the end of the first year of employment, any unused PTO will be converted to the employee's sick time accrual. Sick time will begin accruing effective on the employees first year anniversary up to 120 days. At that point, PTO is no longer available; and any paid absence will be eligible under the sick, vacation, personal and family sick pay policy. After one year of service the employee is eligible for their annual vacation benefit.

Salaried-paid employees are not eligible for PTO and accrue paid sick days at 1-day per month; and any vacation time that has been approved for the 1st year of employment.

12 paid holidays, 2 Personal days, 2 Family Sick days, 2 Volunteer Days after completion of 90 days of employment. Eligible for Health Care, Dental and Vision (single and family) the first of the month following 30 days of full-time employment. 401(k) eligible on the first day of the month following 30 days of employment with employer match available. Company Wellness Program. Company Stock program available after 1 year of employment. Annual Performance Reviews completed, and salary increase amount given based on individual performance.



This position is an hourly position eligible for overtime.



Salary Range

Minimum:

$15.00

Maximum:

$28.87



First United Bank & Trust is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. First United Bank & Trust is a drug-free workplace.