Staff Accountant
📋 Role Overview & Responsibilities
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 PositionAnalysis 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 QualificationsBachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or Business0-2 years' experienceKnowledge of general accepted accounting and auditing practices and principlesOutstanding organization and planning abilitiesExcellent oral and written communication skillsProficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)Ability to adapt to a changing environment and handle multiple priorities
Preferred QualificationsStrong organizational and analytic abilitiesProficient understanding of laws, codes, and regulationsExperience utilizing Power BI for financial and accounting analysis.
COVID-19 RequirementsMust be fully vaccinated: 2 doses of Pfizer/Moderna or 1 dose of Johnson & Johnson, 2 weeks prior or more
What awaits you at Rapid ResponseAnnual salary increasesMedical, Dental, Vision, and 401kPaid vacation and sick timeWellness program and wellness days offInternal advancement opportunitiesThe 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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