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2024 Summer Internship Program - Finance and Accounting Intern (Saint Petersburg, FL)

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Raymond James

Raymond James

2024 Summer Internship Program - Finance and Accounting Intern (Saint Petersburg, FL)

St. Petersburg, FL
Internship
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Description

    Raymond James Overview

    One of the largest independent financial services firms in the country could be the place you build a career beyond your expectations.

    Our focus is on providing trusted advice and tailored, sophisticated strategies for individuals and institutions. Raymond James Financial is a diversified holding company, headquartered in St. Petersburg, FL. Raymond James provides financial services to individuals, corporations and municipalities through its subsidiary companies engaged primarily in investment and financial planning, in addition to capital markets and asset management.

    At Raymond James, we are putting the power of perspectives into action and building an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects our commitment to associates, and clients of the future. Our company values associate development and growth, offering opportunities through developmental programs, mentorships, and continuing education options.

    We strive to ensure everyone feels welcomed, valued, respected and heard so that you can fully contribute your unique talents for the benefit of clients, your career, our firm and our communities. Raymond James is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions on the basis of merit and business needs.

    Internship Program Overview

    Raymond James is the place where good people grow and nowhere is that better demonstrated than in our internship program. During the 9 - 10-week immersive experience, you will engage with and implement the firm's core values through our five guiding behaviors. Featuring a comprehensive orientation, onsite and remote training sessions in professional development, networking events, a speaker series, and volunteer opportunities, you will be equipped with knowledge of the business and culture to help you build relationships and develop skillsets for the internship and your future.

    To be eligible for the summer 2024 internship program, you must be a junior standing candidate pursuing a bachelor's degree with a graduate date of May 2025. Most positions are based in St. Petersburg with other available locations depending on company need.

    Candidates who successfully complete the internship program have the opportunity to transition into a full-time role at Raymond James after graduation.

    Department Description:

    The Summer Intern will gain an understanding of various accounting and finance functions performed by the Finance/Accounting department team and the various technology used to perform these functions. Under specific supervision from Finance personnel, the Intern will use accounting and financial reporting skills gained through 'on the job' training and experience to assist with specific tasks aligned with the Finance Department's strategic initiatives.

    Job Summary:

    Under general supervision, uses skills gained through education, training, and experience to assist with specific accounting and finance projects within an assigned functional area for a specified period of time. Follows established procedures to perform tasks and receives general guidance and direction to perform other work with substantial variety and varied complexity. Evaluation, originality, ingenuity and judgment is required to adapt procedures, processes and techniques to apply to more complex assignments. Resolves routine questions and problems and refers more complex issues to a higher level. Routine contact with internal and external customers may be required to exchange basic information. Performs well on a team as required to work on an assigned topic designed by Senior Finance Leadership and create a formal presentation of the project.

    Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

    • Specified projects and varied assignments.

    • Operates standard office equipment and uses required software applications.

    • Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

    • Uses accounting software to prepare financial statements or variance reports for internal use.

    • Limited responsibility for resolving routine accounting problems.

    Qualifications

    Qualifications - Internal

    Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

    Knowledge of:

    • Fundamental concepts, practices and procedures of a professional office environment.

    • Basic concepts of accounting and finance.

    • Basic concepts of accounting system and reporting tools.

    Skill in:

    • Operating standard office equipment and using, or have the ability to learn, required software applications.

    • Basic experience with Microsoft Office Products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

    Ability to:

    • Organize and prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

    • Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

    • Work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.

    • Adapt to new circumstances quickly and apply critical thinking and judgment to tasks assigned

    • Establish and maintain effective working relationships

    Educational/Previous Experience Requirements:

    • Current student pursuing Bachelor's or Master's degree.

    • Declared Accounting or Finance Major

    • Minimum GPA of 3.25.

    Licenses/Certifications:

    None Required.

    Location

    Hybrid position - St. Petersburg office

    No travel required.

    Raymond James Guiding Behaviors

    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 - we honor, value, respect the uniqueness, experiences, and backgrounds of all of our Associates. When associates bring their best authentic self, our organization, clients and communities thrive, it is part of our part of our people-first culture. The Company is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions on the basis of merit and business needs.

  • Industry
    Financial Services
  • About Us

    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, the firm now has locations across the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom and Germany, and is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol RJF