**Raymond James Overview** **One of the largest independent financial services firms in the country could** **be** **the place** **you build** **a career beyond your expectations.** Our focus is on providing trusted advice and tailored, sophisticated strategies for individuals and institutions. Raymond James Financial is a diversified holding company, headquartered in St. Petersburg, FL. Raymond James provides 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. At Raymond James, we are putting the power of perspectives into action and building an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects our commitment to associates, and clients of the future. Our company values associate development and growth, offering opportunities through developmental programs, mentorships, and continuing education options. We strive to ensure everyone feels welcomed, valued, respected and heard so that you can fully contribute your unique talents for the benefit of clients, your career, our firm and our communities. Raymond James is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions on the basis of merit and business needs. **Department Overview** The Finance department is a core corporate function of the Firm with a diverse grouping of functional areas and related responsibilities, including Financial Reporting, Accounting and Finance Operations, Investor Relations, Financial Planning & Analysis, Corporate Tax, Treasury, and Regulatory Reporting.   **Job Summary** Under general supervision, uses specialized knowledge and skills obtained through education and experience to assist in preparing financial statements, budgets and/or other financial analysis reports for business units and/or senior leaders. Guidance is provided to perform varied moderately complex finance and 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 problems. As you are receiving an offer to join the Raymond James Finance Department, you could be placed with any team within Finance, including those mentioned in the department overview section above. **Duties and Responsibilities** Essential duties and responsibilities may include: + Researches and implements applicable FASB statements and interpretations. + Uses general ledger accounting software to prepare financial statements, budgets and reports for internal use. + Prepares general ledger entries on a daily basis. + 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. + Supports Finance strategic initiatives, including enhancing capital and liquidity capabilities. + Prepares reports of financial information for management. + Prepares information and responds to internal/external auditor inquiries. + Assists in the preparation of the organization’s annual budget. + Identifies potential 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. + Specified projects and assignments, which may vary. + Operates standard office equipment and uses required software applications. **Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities** **Knowledge of** + Fundamental accounting concepts, practices and procedures. + Fundamental concepts of financial analysis. + Accrual based accounting practices. + Accounting software packages or ability to learn specific applications. + Principles of banking and finance and securities industry operations. + Fundamental concepts, practices, and procedures of a professional office environment. + Basic Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel Skills + Fundamental concepts of Financial Services **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. + Analytical thinking and problem solving + Executing tasks on a timeline **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. + Work independently as well as on a team. + Establish and maintain relationships. **Educational/** **Previous** **Experience Requirements** + Eligible applicants must be legally authorized to work in the US and not require visa sponsorship now or in the future (including beyond OPT/EAD). + Bachelor’s Degree (B.A.) in Accounting or Finance + Typically zero (0) to two (2) years’ experience preferred    OR ~ + Any equivalent combination of experience, education, and/or training approved by Human Resources. **Licenses/Certifications** + None required. **Location** **Hybrid position – St. Petersburg office** + No travel required.