Accounting Associate - RJ Bank

Raymond James•Saint Petersburg, FL

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Under general supervision, uses advanced skills gained through education and experience to support, in an assigned functional area, the preparation of financial and mortgage related entries and the general review of general ledger accounts. Established procedures and general guidance and direction are provided to perform a variety of complex, non-routine tasks. Originality and ingenuity are required to locate, select and apply appropriate procedures, processes and techniques to assignments that are broad in nature. Resolves most questions and problems and refers new or unusual issues to a higher level. May serve as a resource to others in resolving complex problems and issues. Job requires limited decision making ability. Routine contact with internal and external customers is required to obtain, clarify or provide facts and information.

Requirements

General office practices, procedures, and methods
Basic accounting concepts, practices and procedures.
General ledger accounting software or ability to learn specific tasks.
Bank Operations and Loan Operations experience preferred
Strong understanding of banking products, accounting principles, and financial reporting
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
Finastra LIQ experience preferred
Entering transactions into an automated accounting system.
Reconciling bank and general ledger accounts.
Analyzing and adjusting basic transaction and account balance discrepancies.
Gathering and compiling information.
Operating standard office equipment and using required software applications to produce correspondence, electronic communication and maintain spreadsheets and databases.
Identify and resolve basic accounting problems.
Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with all organizational levels.
Demonstrate efficiency and flexibility in performing detailed transactional tasks in a fast-paced work environment with frequent interruptions and changing priorities.
Provide a high level of customer service.
Bachelor’s: Accounting, Bachelor’s: Business Administration, Bachelor’s: Finance
General Experience - 4 to 6 months
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) - Boards of Accountancy (NASBA)

Nice To Haves

CPA NOTE REQUIRED

Responsibilities

Uses general ledger accounting software to assist in balancing daily reconciliations.
Prepares general ledger entries on a daily basis.
Researches assigned transaction and account discrepancies.
Maintain accurate accounting records for deposit and loan portfolios
Reconciling loan and deposit balances between internal systems and general ledger accounts
Preparer Internal management and regulatory reports
Ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting standards (e.g., GAAP), and regulatory requirements.
Assists in maintaining policy and procedure manuals.
Assists in preparing requested information for internal/external auditors.
Participate in system upgrades, automation initiatives, and process improvement projects
Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned