Accounting Associate

Job Description Summary

Job Description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Uses general ledger accounting software to assist in balancing daily reconciliations. 
• Prepares general ledger entries on a daily basis.
• Researches assigned transaction and account discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate accounting records for deposit and loan portfolios
• Reconciling loan and deposit balances between internal systems and general ledger accounts
• Preparer Internal management and regulatory reports
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting standards (e.g., GAAP), and regulatory requirements.
• Assists in maintaining policy and procedure manuals.
• Assists in preparing requested information for internal/external auditors.
• Participate in system upgrades, automation initiatives, and process improvement projects
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Knowledge of:

• General office practices, procedures, and methods
• Basic accounting concepts, practices and procedures.
• General ledger accounting software or ability to learn specific tasks.
• Bank Operations and Loan Operations experience preferred
• Strong understanding of banking products, accounting principles, and financial reporting
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Finastra LIQ experience preferred

Skill in:

• Entering transactions into an automated accounting system.
• Reconciling bank and general ledger accounts.
• Analyzing and adjusting basic transaction and account balance discrepancies.
• Gathering and compiling information.
• Operating standard office equipment and using required software applications to produce correspondence, electronic communication and maintain spreadsheets and databases.

Ability to:

• Identify and resolve basic accounting problems.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with all organizational levels.
• Demonstrate efficiency and flexibility in performing detailed transactional tasks in a fast-paced work environment with frequent interruptions and changing priorities.
• Provide a high level of customer service.

***CPA NOTE REQUIRED***

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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.