Senior Accountant

Job Description Summary

Under limited supervision, uses extensive knowledge and skills obtained through education and experience to prepare journal entries, financial statements, budgets and other financial analysis reports for complex business units and to analyze and reconcile all general ledger accounts. Limited guidance is provided to perform various accounting functions with responsibility for making complex decisions. Evaluation, originality and ingenuity are required to locate, select and apply appropriate procedures, processes and techniques to specific assignments. Resolves or recommends solutions to complicated problems. Regular contact with senior management and other internal customers is required to identify, research, and resolve accounting issues and problems.

Job Description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Uses accounting software to prepare journal entries, general ledgers, financial statements, budgets and reports.
• Allocates costs to individual organizational entities and analyzes the impact of cost allocation on financial statements.

• Researches and makes recommendations to resolve unusual or irregular transactions.

• Reconciles general ledger accounts, prepares analyses and completes other monthly general ledger closing procedures.

• Prepares and reviews reports of financial information for management.

• Responds to internal/external auditor inquiries and requests.

• Research issues regarding application of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) to allocating costs and preparing financial statements.

• Identifies and recommends process improvements to increase efficiency in processing or analyzing financial information.

• Assists in training others.

• Resolves complex accounting problems.

• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Knowledge of

• Advanced accounting concepts, practices and procedures.

• Accounting software packages.

• Cost allocation concepts and practices.

• Generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).

Skill in

• Reviewing, interpreting and analyzing financial statements.

• Resolving unusual transaction and accounting discrepancies.

• Preparing financial statements, budgets and management reports.

• Allocating costs and evaluating the impact on financial statements.

• Preparing and posting journal entries.

• Researching GAAP issues.

• Operating standard office equipment and using required software applications to produce correspondence, reports, electronic communication, spreadsheets and complex databases.

Ability to

• Implement changes to standard procedures when required by specific situations and circumstances.

• Make independent decisions and solve more complex accounting problems.

• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with all organizational levels.

• Explain or clarify financial information to all levels of management.

• Provide training to others.

• 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

Bachelor’s: Accounting (Required), Bachelor’s: Business Administration (Required), Bachelor’s: Finance (Required)

Work Experience

General Experience - 13 months to 3 years

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.