Staff Accountant - RJ Bank

Raymond James•Saint Petersburg, FL

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

Under general supervision, the Staff Accountant uses specialized knowledge and skills gained through education and experience to prepare journal entries, review financial statements, and prepare financial analysis reports for complex business units. The role analyzes and reconciles general ledger accounts and performs varied, complex accounting functions, making moderately complex decisions. It requires evaluating and applying appropriate procedures and resolving or recommending solutions to complex problems. The position has regular contact with senior management and internal customers to identify, research, and resolve accounting issues. The role also supports auditor inquiries, clearing and suspense account resolutions, process improvements, and training. The position is hybrid. Total compensation includes base salary or wages and may include additional compensation, discretionary bonuses, or commissions. Benefits may include medical, dental, and vision coverage; life, critical illness, and accident insurance; disability benefits; retirement savings; paid time off, including vacation, holidays, and sick leave; and parental leave. Eligibility and specific offerings may vary by position and employment status.

Requirements

Completed bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or Finance.
7 to 12 months of general work experience.
Knowledge of advanced accounting concepts, practices, and procedures.
Knowledge of accrual-based accounting practices, accounting software packages, and GAAP.
Skill in reviewing, interpreting, and analyzing financial statements.
Strong attention to detail.
Ability to resolve unusual transactions and accounting discrepancies.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including VLOOKUP and Pivot Tables.
Ability to allocate costs between entities.
Ability to operate standard office equipment and use software applications to produce correspondence, reports, electronic communications, spreadsheets, and complex databases.
Ability to adapt standard procedures to specific situations and circumstances.
Ability to make independent decisions and solve complex accounting problems.
Effective oral and written communication skills with all organizational levels.
Ability to explain or clarify financial information to all levels of management.
Ability to provide training to others.
Ability to organize, manage, and track multiple detailed tasks and assignments amid frequently changing priorities in a fast-paced work environment.
Ability to provide a high level of customer service.

Responsibilities

Prepare journal entries for monthly financial statements using general ledger accounting software.
Research unusual or irregular transactions and recommend resolutions.
Reconcile general ledger accounts, prepare analyses, and complete monthly general ledger closing procedures.
Respond to internal and external auditor issues and problems.
Manage clearing and suspense account balances and work with internal departments to resolve outstanding items.
Research the application of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) to cost allocation and financial statement preparation.
Recommend process improvements to increase the efficiency of processing or analyzing financial information.
Assist in training others.
Resolve complex accounting problems.
Perform other assigned duties and responsibilities.