Staff Accountant

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Job Description Summary Support the financial controlling department with economic and financial analysis necessary for the operational and strategic management of the company or the business unit. Prepare financial analysis, reports, and budget forecasts. Participate in the company's monthly and yearly closing. Contribute to the design and management of the budget process. Prevent inaccuracies in financial statements by setting up internal control systems and adopting proper policies for financial reporting. Review financial data periodically to ensure its fairness and completeness. Assist in special projects whenever asked. Job Description Under general supervision, uses specialized knowledge and skills obtained through education and experience to assist in preparing financial statements, budgets and other financial analysis reports for business units. Guidance is provided to perform varied moderately complex 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 accounting and process issues and problems. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Researches and implements applicable FASB statements and interpretations. Uses general ledger accounting software to prepare financial statements and reports for internal use. Prepares general ledger entries on a daily basis. Maintains policy and procedures manuals. 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. Prepares reports of financial information for management. Prepares financial statement variances. Prepares information and responds to internal/external auditor inquiries. Identifies potential process improvements to increase efficiency in processing or analyzing financial information. Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Fundamental accounting concepts, practices and procedures. Accrual based accounting practices. Accounting software packages or ability to learn specific applications. Principles of banking and finance and securities industry operations. Skill in Analyzing and resolving balance discrepancies. Reviewing and interpreting financial information. Identifying unusual transaction and accounting discrepancies. Preparing financial statements and management reports. Operating standard office equipment and using required software applications to produce correspondence, reports, electronic communication, spreadsheets and databases. 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. Educational/Previous Experience Requirements Bachelor's Degree (B.A.) in Accounting. 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. Travel Required: No Education Bachelor's: Accounting, Bachelor's: Business Administration, Bachelor's: Finance Work Experience General Experience - 13 months to 3 years Certifications 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 an