Associate Accountant

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St. Petersburg, FL, USA
In-Office
Entry level
Financial Services
The Role
Perform accounting tasks including compiling, consolidating, and analyzing financial data; prepare ledgers, journal entries, reconciliations, and standard reports; support financial policy delivery and ensure regulatory compliance.
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Job Description Summary

Performs professional accounting work including compilation, consolidation and analysis of financial data. Requires an understanding of accounting fundamentals and principles and bookkeeping experience. May include any or all of the following: ledgers and preparation of journal entries, fixed asset or inventory accounting, preparation of trial balance or financial statements, cost accounting, bank account reconciliation.

Job Description

Responsibilities:

  • Monitor and analyze data using established finance systems and protocols.

  • Produce accurate reports for others by collecting data from a variety of standard sources and inputting it into standard formats.

  • Extract and combine data to generate standard reports.

  • Assist with the development and delivery of financial policies, guidelines, and protocols to ensure the company complies with regulations and good financial practice.

Skills:

  • Create reports for various audiences as relevant, in a lucid and effective manner, keeping in mind the purpose of reports.

  • Understand numerical concepts and use them to carry out mathematical operations e.g. in order to analyze reports.

  • Systematically estimate, allocate, and control costs in order to manage financial resources effectively.

  • Interpret and apply knowledge of laws, regulations and policies in area of expertise.

Education:

  • Bachelors degree in progress preferred

Education

Bachelor’s: Accounting, Bachelor’s: Business Administration, Bachelor’s: Finance

Work Experience

General Experience - 4 to 6 months

Certifications

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) - Boards of Accountancy (NASBA)

Travel

Less than 25%

Workstyle

Hybrid

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. 

Skills Required

  • Understanding of accounting fundamentals and principles and bookkeeping experience
  • Experience with ledgers, preparation of journal entries, fixed asset or inventory accounting, trial balance or financial statements, cost accounting, and bank reconciliations
  • Ability to monitor and analyze financial data and produce standard reports
  • Ability to interpret and apply relevant laws, regulations, and financial policies
  • General work experience of 4 to 6 months
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or Finance (degree in progress preferred)
  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA) - Boards of Accountancy (NASBA)
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The Company
St Petersburg, FL
14,491 Employees
Year Founded: 1962

What We Do

Founded in 1962 and a public company since 1983, Raymond James Financial, Inc. is a Florida-based diversified holding company providing financial services to individuals, corporations and municipalities through its subsidiary companies engaged primarily in investment and financial planning, in addition to capital markets and asset management. The firm's stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange (RJF). Through its three broker/dealer subsidiaries, Raymond James Financial has approximately 8,400 financial advisors throughout the United States, Canada and overseas. Total client assets are $1.18 trillion (as of 9/30/2021). Raymond James has been recognized nationally for its community support and corporate philanthropy. The company has been ranked as one of the best in the country in customer service, as a great place to work and as a national leader in support of the arts.

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