Senior Accountant, (Finance Compensation)

Raymond James Financial, Inc.; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package including medical, in

Dental and vision coverage

Retirement savings plan

Paid time off and leave

Job summary

Raymond James Financial, Inc. is seeking a Senior Accountant to lead the preparation of monthly financial statements and analyses for complex business units. You will reconcile GL accounts, perform closing procedures, and advise on the financial impact of major decisions under limited supervision.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance with 2–3 years of experience, CPA preferred. Hybrid work arrangement includes Florida Remote work options and collaboration with senior

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance with 2–3 years of experience preparing and analyzing financial information.
• CPA preferred.
• Experience researching GAAP issues and applying GAAP to cost allocations and financial statements.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all organizational levels and train others.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly financial statements and reports using general ledger software.
• Reconcile and analyze general ledger accounts; perform closing procedures.
• Identify unusual or irregular transactions and resolve discrepancies.
• Prepare management reports and respond to auditor inquiries and issues.
• Research GAAP issues and recommend process improvements; train others as needed.

Skills

Financial analysis

GAAP knowledge

Communication

Training others

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

General ledger software

Accounting software

Job description

## Senior Accountant, (Compensation)Applylocations: Remote Florida - United Statestime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R-0012221**Job Description Summary**Lead the process of setting business targets and monitoring business performance, advise on the financial consequences of major decisions, lead the process of reporting financial and managerial data, and make recommendations targeted at improving and safeguarding financial results.**Job Description**Under limited supervision, uses extensive knowledge and skills obtained through education and experience to prepare financial statements and other financial analysis reports for complex business units and to analyze and reconcile all general ledger accounts. Limited guidance is provided to perform varied, complex accounting functions with responsibility for making extremely 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 complex problems. Regular contact with senior management and other internal customers is required to identify, research, and resolve accounting issues and problems.**Essential Duties and Responsibilities*** Uses general ledger accounting software to prepare monthly financial statements and reports.* Researches and makes recommendations to resolve unusual or irregular transactions.* Reconciles general ledger accounts, prepares analyses and completes other monthly general ledger closing procedures.* Analyzes general ledger accounts to identify unusual or irregular transactions and makes recommendations to resolve.* Prepares/reviews reports of financial information for management.* Responds to internal/external auditor issues and problems.* Researches 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.* Generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).**Skill in:*** Reviewing, interpreting and analyzing financial statements.* Resolving unusual transaction and accounting discrepancies.* Preparing financial statements and management reports.* 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.**Educational/Previous Experience Requirements:*** Bachelor’s Degree (B.A.) in Accounting or Finance (Accounting preferred) with two (2) to three (3) years’ experience in preparing and analyzing financial information.* Any equivalent combination of experience, education, and/or training approved by Human Resources.**Licenses/Certifications:*** CPA preferred.**Travel Required:*** No**Work schedule:*** Hybrid**Education**Bachelor’s: Accounting, Bachelor’s: Business Administration, Bachelor’s: Finance**Work Experience**General Experience - 3 to 6 years, Manager Experience - 13 months to 3 years**Certifications**Certified Public Accountant (CPA) - Boards of Accountancy (NASBA), Securities Industry Essentials Exam (SIE) - Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA)**Travel****Workstyle**RemoteThe 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 firmAt 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.