Staff Accountant at Raymond James Financial in Florida

Staff Accountant Location: Saint Petersburg, Florida - United States Job Description Summary Under general supervision, uses specialized knowledge and skills obtained through education and experience to assist in preparing financial statements, budgets and other financial analysis reports for business units. Guidance is provided to perform varied moderately complex accounting activities with limited responsibility for making routine decisions. Some evaluation, originality and ingenuity are required to locate, select and apply appropriate procedures, processes and techniques to specific assignments. Recommends solutions to moderately complex problems. Regular contact with internal customers is required to identify, obtain and clarify facts and information, and recommend solutions to accounting and process issues and problems. Job Description Essential Duties and Responsibilities Uses general ledger accounting software to prepare financial statements, budgets and reports for internal use. Prepares general ledger entries on a daily basis. Maintains policy and procedures manuals. Analyzes general ledger accounts to identify unusual or irregular transactions and makes recommendations to resolve. Reconciles general ledger accounts, prepares analyses and completes other monthly general ledger closing procedures. Prepares reports of financial information for management. Prepares information and responds to internal/external auditor requests. Identifies and recommends process improvements to increase efficiency in processing or analyzing financial information. Limited responsibility for resolving routine accounting problems. Allocates costs to individual organizational entities and analyzes the impact of cost allocation on individual financial statements. Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned. Knowledge of Fundamental accounting concepts, practices and procedures. Accrual based accounting practices. Accounting software packages or ability to learn specific applications. Generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). Skill in Analyzing and resolving balance discrepancies. Reviewing and interpreting financial information. Identifying unusual transaction and accounting discrepancies. Preparing financial statements, budgets and management reports. Preparing and posting journal entries. Operating standard office equipment and using required software applications to produce correspondence, reports, electronic communication, spreadsheets and databases. Ability to Identify and recommend changes to standard procedures when required by specific situations and circumstances. Identify and recommend solutions to moderately complex accounting problems. Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with all organizational levels. Organize, manage and track multiple detailed tasks and assignments with frequently changing priorities in a fast-paced work environment. Provide a high level of customer service. Education/Previous Experience Bachelor’s Degree (B.A.) in Accounting. Two (2) years’ experience preferred. OR ~ Any equivalent combination of experience, education and/or training approved by Human Resources. Licenses/Certifications None Required. Travel Required:No Education Bachelor’s (Required) Work Experience General Experience - 13 months to 3 years Certifications Travel Less than 25% Workstyle Resident The total compensation for this position includes base salary or wages, and may include components such as additional compensation (cash or equity), discretionary bonuses, or commissions. This position is eligible for a benefits package that may include medical, dental, and vision; life insurance; critical illness insurance and accident insurance; disability benefits; retirement savings; paid time off (including vacation, holidays, and sick leave); and parental leave.  Eligibility for benefits and specific offerings may vary based on position and employment status. To view more details of the benefits offered, visit Myrjbenefits.com. At Raymond James our associates use five guiding behaviors (Develop, Collaborate, Decide, Deliver, Improve) to deliver on the firm's core values of client-first, integrity, independence and a conservative, long-term view. We expect our associates at all levels to: •  Grow professionally and inspire others to do the same •  Work with and through others to achieve desired outcomes •  Make prompt, pragmatic choices and act with the client in mind •  Take ownership and hold themselves and others accountable for delivering results that matter •  Contribute to the continuous evolution of the firm At Raymond James – as part of our people-first culture, we honor, value, and respect the uniqueness, experiences, and backgrounds of all of our Associates.  When associates bring their best authentic selves, our organization, clients, and communities thrive. The Company is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions on the basis of merit and business needs.