Staff Accountant

Syracuse, New York
eFinancial Careers

Founded in Syracuse 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 600+ highly trained specialists are the 24/7 backbone for thousands of alarm companies across the country.

We are searching for a highly motivated professional to join our team as a Staff Accountant. This position will assist in supporting all aspects of accounting for Rapid Response and performing the Company’s accounting and bookkeeping functions under the direction of the Controller.

Responsibilities

• Analysis and reconciliations for general ledger account
• Post recurring and non-recurring journal entries
• Analyze activity in Balance Sheet accounts
• Analyze Profit and Loss results compared to past trends and expected results
• Independently 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 Financial Statements on a monthly and annual basis
• Develop and maintain documentation regarding analysis of master inventory log
• Prepare job cost analysis for completed projects and work in process

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or Business
• Knowledge of general accepted accounting and auditing practices and principles
• Outstanding organization and planning abilities
• Knowledge of applicable laws, codes and regulations
• 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

• 2+ years experience in accounting and auditing practices
• Strong organizational and analytic abilities
• Proficient understanding of laws, codes and regulations

Rapid Response Monitoring Services, Inc. is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information.

Rapid Response Monitoring Services, Inc. is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact us by phone: or by email: .

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