Staff Accountant
Location
This position is 100% in-office and reports to our facility on site in Syracuse, NY.
Job 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.
Responsibilities
- 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.
- Collaborate on engagements within the organization to improve efficiency and accuracy in reporting.
- 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.
Qualifications
- Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting required
- Candidate should have zero (0) to five (5) years of accounting experience.
- Able to adapt to a changing environment and handle multiple priorities.
- 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).
- PREFERRED Qualifications:
- Candidate should have one (1) to three (3) years of accounting experience.
- Strong organizational and analytic abilities.
- Proficient understanding of laws, codes, and regulations.
- Experience utilizing Power BI for financial and accounting analysis.
What Awaits You
- Annual salary increases and performance bonuses.
- Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401k.
- Paid Vacation and Sick Time.
- Wellness Program + Wellness DAYS OFF.
- Internal advancement opportunities.
- The opportunity to make an impact on communities across the country every day.
About Rapid Response
Rapid Response Monitoring is a national leader in the monitoring of alarms and security systems. Designated as an Essential Business by the Department of Homeland Security, we are dedicated to protecting life and property. Founded and headquartered in Syracuse since 1992, with offices in California and Nevada. Our growing organization serves as a critical response center focused on protecting life, residences, and businesses. Whether it’s a kitchen fire, an intruder at a business, a family member experiencing a medical emergency, or preventative non-emergency customer service conversations, our heroes are here to serve every day - 24/7, 365 days a year. Supported by teams of experts in their respective fields, our highly trained specialists are the monitoring backbone for thousands of alarm companies across the country.
Additional Information
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, view our website at https://www.rrms.com/careers/. Rapid Response is an Equal Opportunity Employer.