Accounting Specialist

SpectrumCareers; Maryland; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

SpectrumCareers seeks a detail-oriented Finance & Accounting Specialist to support a busy finance team in Maryland. The role spans financial planning and analysis, accounting, tax, treasury, accounts payable/receivable, and collections, offering broad exposure across the finance function.

The ideal candidate has 1–3 years of finance or accounting experience, strong Excel skills, and excellent attention to detail. This entry-to-mid level role offers growth opportunities within the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in accounting, finance, or related field.
• 1–3 years of finance or accounting experience.
• Strong Excel skills for reconciliations and reporting.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong analytical skills to spot discrepancies, trends, and potential issues.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to quickly learn financial systems and software.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Run financial reports and prepare supporting information for tax schedules and filings.
• Support the preparation and submission of state and local tax filings and extensions.
• Prepare the daily cash balance report and assist with cash transfers
• Monitor banking activity and follow up on outstanding checks and unclaimed property requirements
• Assist with preparing financial reports and ensure transactions are recorded accurately
• Review incoming correspondence and route or resolve requests as needed
• Provide administrative support to finance leadership, including records management and filing

Skills

Excel

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Time management

Learning new systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or related field

Equivalent experience considered

Job description

We're seeking a detail-oriented Finance & Accounting Specialist to support a busy finance team. The role covers a range of finance and accounting areas, including financial planning and analysis, accounting, tax, treasury, accounts payable/receivable, and collections. It's a great opportunity for an early-career professional to gain broad exposure across the finance function.

Responsibilities

• Run financial reports and prepare supporting information for tax schedules and filings
• Support the preparation and submission of state and local tax filings and extensions
• Prepare the daily cash balance report and assist with cash transfers
• Monitor banking activity and follow up on outstanding checks and unclaimed property requirements
• Assist with preparing financial reports and ensure transactions are recorded accurately
• Review incoming correspondence and route or resolve requests as needed
• Provide administrative support to finance leadership, including records management and filing

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field preferred (equivalent experience considered)
• 1–3 years of finance or accounting experience
• Strong Excel skills for reconciliations and reporting
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong analytical skills to spot discrepancies, trends, and potential issues
• Clear written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to quickly learn financial systems and software
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to meet deadlines