Staff Accountant

Location: On Site in Syracuse, NY (HQ)

Role Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our accounting team. As an integral part of our organization, the successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating various tasks, ensuring the accuracy and efficiency of accounting operations.

To thrive in this role, you must be extremely organized, detail oriented, and able to work at a fast pace. Our ideal candidate will be driven and eager to learn in order to develop a deep understanding of the company and its processes. You will be successful in your position if you have a desire to advance yourself by seeking out new skills and applying them to your work here at Rapid.

Salary Range: $22.00 - $26.00 (Based on experience)

About the Position

• Analysis and reconciliation for general ledger account.
• Prepare financial information and financial reports for monthly internal financial reporting package.
• Analyze activity in accounts reported on the balance sheet.
• Analyze Profit and Loss statements compared to past trends and expected results.
• Identify monthly adjustment entries as needed from the review and report findings to Controller.
• Prepare internal reports including budgets, cash forecasts, and sales summaries.
• Prepare job cost analysis for completed projects and work in process.
• Develop an in-depth knowledge of functions, processes, and reporting for the organization.
• Perform analysis on key segments of information and provide recommendations on plan of action.
• Collaborate on engagements within the organization to improve efficiency and accuracy in reporting.
• Provide effective insight into current and future projects.
• Assist in the creation, maintenance, and updating of processes to ensure efficiency and accuracy of reporting.
• Contribute to department and organization special projects as assigned.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or Business
• 0-2 years’ experience
• Knowledge of general accepted accounting and auditing practices and principles
• Outstanding organization and planning abilities
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Ability to adapt to a changing environment and handle multiple priorities

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong organizational and analytic abilities
• Proficient understanding of laws, codes, and regulations
• Experience utilizing Power BI for financial and accounting analysis.

COVID-19 Requirements

• Must be fully vaccinated: 2 doses of Pfizer/Moderna or 1 dose of Johnson & Johnson, 2 weeks prior or more

What awaits you at Rapid Response

• Annual salary increases
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401k
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Wellness program and wellness days off
• Internal advancement opportunities
• The opportunity to make an impact on communities across the country every day

About Us

Founded in Syracuse, NY in 1992, we are a critical response center focused on saving lives and protecting homes and businesses. Whether it’s a fire at a family home, an armed intruder at a business, a missing vehicle, an evening jogger, or a lone family member having a medical emergency, our “heroes” are there to help every day. Supported by teams of experts in their respective fields, our highly trained specialists are the 24/7 backbone for thousands of alarm companies across the country.

Rapid Response Offers a competitive compensation and benefits package and dynamic and professional work environments. We also offer continued growth through our internal advancement opportunities. For more information, visit our website at https://www.rrms.com/careers/, EOE, including disability/veterans.

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