Senior Accountant - SEC Reporting - RJ Bank

Job Description Summary Under limited supervision, uses extensive knowledge and skills obtained through education and experience to prepare quarterly and annual financial statements, SEC filings, and other financial analysis reports, and to analyze SEC reporting related issues and disclosure requirements. Limited guidance is provided to perform varied, complex accounting functions. 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 and SEC reporting issues and problems. Facilitates the establishment and update of SEC reporting policies and procedures. Acts as a consultant to internal groups on complex SEC reporting matters, and performs research on SEC reporting issues. Job Description Essential Duties and Responsibilities Uses financial reporting accounting software to prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements and reports. Researches and makes recommendations to resolve unusual or irregular transactions. Responds to internal/external auditor request and inquiries and coordinates with internal and external auditors on accounting issues. Researches issues regarding SEC disclosures of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). Follow new and emerging SEC reporting accounting guidance, as well as evaluate potential impacts on reporting. Support and facilitate implementation of SEC reporting disclosures Identifies and recommends process improvements to increase efficiency in processing or analyzing financial information. Facilitate implementation of changes to the financial statements and SEC Filings, as required. Provide additional ad-hoc support across financial reporting and performs other duties and responsibilities, as assigned. Prepares quarterly board reports and financial presentations. Prepares other reports of financial information for management. Prepares reporting packages containing supporting documentation for external reporting and SEC disclosures. Supports the team with the preparation of monthly journal entries related to certain transactions. Supports the team during the annual filings of standalone financial statements and other required reports. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge of Advanced accounting concepts, practices and procedures. Accrual based accounting practices. Accounting software packages. Generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). SEC rules Skill in Reviewing, interpreting and analyzing financial statements. Researching U.S. GAAP & SEC reporting disclosure requirements. Preparing financial statements and management reports. Analyzing and proposing solutions to unusual transactions. Promoting effective coordination within financial reporting and with and other functional areas. Strong analytical and interpersonal skills. 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, Bachelor’s: Business Administration, Bachelor’s: Finance Work Experience General Experience - 13 months to 3 years Certifications Certified Public Accountant (CPA) - Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) Travel Less than 25% Workstyle Hybrid 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. #LI-AT1 Raymond James is a diversified financial services company providing wealth management, capital markets, asset management, banking and other services to individuals, corporations and municipalities. Founded in 1962 in St. Petersburg, Florida, rather than on Wall Street, we have always embraced being a different kind of financial services firm. Today, Raymond James has locations and subsidiaries across the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom and Germany, and is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol RJF. Thanks for your interest in working with Raymond James. While we might not have the perfect role for you today, we'd love to keep in touch. Join our Talent Network to stay up to date on career opportunities that may be a good fit for you. Our business is deeply focused on people and their financial well-being. We're committed to helping individuals, corporations and institutions achieve their goals, while also supporting successful professionals and helping our communities prosper. We believe doing well and doing good aren't mutually exclusive. As an established but ever-evolving company, you can start – or continue – growing your career here. We invest in you with wide-ranging benefits and the support of leaders and colleagues who care. From development opportunities and enriching networking groups to prioritizing diversity, inclusion and the power of different perspectives, Raymond James is where good people grow. Our people-first culture is outlined in our Culture Blueprint. Check it out to see why many choose to work at Raymond James – and why they stay.