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Job Description Summary

Execute standard banking transactions for specific units or operating/processing departments in accordance with administrative and operational processes. Process a range of specialized and non-standard transactions that usually require some research or investigation.

Job Description

Job Summary

Under limited supervision, uses intermediate skills obtained through experience and training to perform detailed transactional tasks in a fast-paced work environment. Established procedures and general guidance and direction are provided to perform a variety of routine tasks. Some judgment is required to adapt procedures, processes and techniques to apply to more complex assignments. Resolves most questions and problems, and refers new or unusual issues to a higher level. Job requires limited decision making ability. Routine contact with internal and external customers is required to obtain, clarify or provide facts and information.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

+ Accurately process client and firm checks and ensure they are routed to the appropriate department for posting.

+ Work with fellow team members to complete daily tasks assigned.

+ Use existing procedures to carry out a variety of time sensitive assignments.

+ Prepare, review, process and maintain accounting documents, records and files.

+ Assist in researching transaction and account discrepancies.

+ Gathers and compile data for assigned functions.

+ Cross-train with fellow associates to ensure business continuity of daily functions.

+ Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Knowledge of

+ General office practices, procedures, and methods

+ Basic accounting concepts, practices and procedures.

+ PeopleSoft payroll system.

Skill in

+ Entering transactions into an automated accounting system.

+ Researching basic transactions and account discrepancies.

+ Gathering and compiling information.

+ Following detailed instructions provided by state regulators.

+ Operating standard office equipment and using required software applications to produce correspondence, electronic communication and maintain spreadsheets and databases.

+ Answering phone calls from internal and external clients.

Ability to

+ Remain organized while researching multiple issues simultaneously with awareness of deadlines, guidelines and priorities.

+ Identify and resolve basic accounting problems.

+ Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with all organizational levels.

+ Demonstrate efficiency and flexibility in performance with frequent interruptions and changing priorities.

+ Provide a high level of customer service.

+ Work well in a fast pace environment.

+ Be team-oriented.

Preferred Experience

+ High School Diploma or equivalent and a minimum of two (2) years of accounting support experience.

Licenses/Certifications

+ None required.

Travel Required:

+ No

Education

Bachelor’s: Accounting, Bachelor’s: Business Administration, Bachelor’s: Finance

Work Experience

General Experience - 4 to 6 months

Certifications

Travel

Workstyle

Resident

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.