Accounting Administrator

Job Description Summary

Under direct supervision, uses basic knowledge and skills obtained through on-the-job training to support the accounting group by preparing, reviewing, and processing transactions and maintaining documents, records and files. Specific, detailed instructions and procedures are provided to perform routine, repetitive tasks. Resolves routine questions and problems and refers more complex issues to a higher level. Routine contact with internal and external customers is required to obtain, clarify or provide facts and information.

• Assists in preparing, reviewing, processing, and maintaining accounting documents, records and files.
• Assists in coding and posting transactions to proper accounts in an automated accounting system.
• Assists in researching transaction discrepancies.
• Assists in gathering and compiling data for assigned functions.
• Processes and distributes incoming/outgoing mail, as required.
• Obtains required signatures on supporting documents and generates checks.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

• Basic office practices, procedures, and methods
• Basic accounting concepts, practices, and procedures.
• General ledger accounting software packages or ability to learn specific tasks.

• Entering transactions into an automated accounting system.
• Researching basic transaction discrepancies.
• Preparing, processing, and maintaining transaction documentation, files and records.
• Operating standard office equipment and using required software applications to produce correspondence, electronic communication and maintain spreadsheets and databases.

• 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.

• High School Diploma or equivalent and a minimum of one (1) year of business experience.
• Any equivalent combination of experience, education, and/or training approved by Human Resources.

• Bachelor’s:
  Business Administration
• Bachelor’s:
  Finance
• High School (HS):
  Accounting

General Experience - 13 months to 3 years

None specified

Less than 25%

Hybrid

• 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.