Job Summary
Job Summary
Under limited direction and with a moderate level of autonomy, uses extensive knowledge and skills obtained through education and experience to manage the preparation of SEC filings, conduct complex accounting research, and work with auditors. Performs varied, complex accounting functions with responsibility for recommending solutions and proper treatment. Evaluation, originality and ingenuity are required to locate, select and apply appropriate procedures, processes and techniques to specific assignments. Maintains regular contact with all levels of management and other internal customers to identify, research, and recommend solutions to accounting issues and problems.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Ability to
Work additional hours during preparation of SEC filings.
Implement changes to standard procedures when required by specific situations and circumstances.
Work independently, make decisions and suggest resolutions to complex accounting problems.
Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with all organizational levels, including senior management.
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.
Supervise, instruct and develop SEC Reporting senior associates and staff.
Provide a high level of customer service.
Educational/Previous Experience Requirements
Education/Previous Experience
Bachelor%26rsquos Degree (B.A.) in accounting and a minimum of seven (7) years of experience with preparing and analyzing financial information.
OR ~
Any equivalent combination of experience, education, and/or training approved by Human Resources.
Licenses/Certifications
Licenses/Certifications
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation.
SIE may be required provided that an exemption or grandfathering cannot be applied.
Series 99, or ability to obtain within 120 days (as required by FINRA), may be required depending on assigned functional area.
Travel
Travel Required
Travel Required: Yes, 5 % of the Time
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