Accounting Intern

Logo; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Rapid Response Monitoring in Syracuse, NY is seeking an Accounting Intern to support the accounting and finance team by handling daily clerical tasks and aiding in financial record keeping, gaining hands-on experience with accounting procedures.

Role is 100% in office with a Spring Part Time schedule; responsible for assisting with AP/AR, month‑end/year-end closings, audits, and tax data organization while maintaining confidentiality and meeting deadlines.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Fundamental understanding of accounting principles.
• Ability to work in a fast paced corporate environment and meet deadlines.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.

Responsibilities

• Assist with accounts payable, accounts receivable, and tax teams.
• Support month-end and year-end closing activities.
• Prepare documentation for audits and financial reporting.
• Organize and file financial documents, digital and physical.
• Update accounting database and perform reconciliations.
• Assist with tax research and summarize findings for management.
• Prepare schedules for tax filings and audits.
• Maintain confidential tax records and ensure compliance.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting (pursuing)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Location

This position is 100% in office and reports to our facility on site in Syracuse NY

Job Summary

As an Accounting Intern you will support the accounting and finance team by performing daily clerical tasks assisting with financial record keeping and gaining hands on experience with accounting procedures

Pay Range

2250 per hour

Hours

Spring Part Time. Schedule varies based on candidate availability

Responsibilities

• Assisting the Accounts Payable Accounts Receivable Financial or Tax teams with various tasks
• Provide support to the financial team for month end and year end closing activities
• Prepare supporting documentation for audits and financial reporting
• Organize and file financial documents digital and physical
• Update accounting database and reconciliations with current information
• Perform account reconciliations and identify and report discrepancies
• Support the Tax team in gathering and organizing financial data for compliance and audit purposes
• Perform tax research on regulatory updates and summarize findings for management
• Help prepare supporting schedules and documentation for tax filings and financial audits
• Maintain accurate and confidential tax records
• Assist with sales tax property tax and payroll tax compliance as needed
• Participate in special projects related to tax planning or process improvement

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelors degree in Accounting
• Proficiency of the Microsoft Office suite Word Excel PowerPoint
• Fundamental understanding of accounting principles
• Ability to work in a fast paced corporate environment and meet deadlines
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and work with sensitive information
• Demonstrates strong analytical and problem solving skills with keen attention to detail
• Successfully clear drug screen and background check to meet industry and security licensing requirements

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 its 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 247 365 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 If you are in search of a unique rewarding career opportunity in an industry like no other join TeamRapid Located in Franklin Square Rapid Response prides itself as a newly remodeled state of the art facility containing ultra modern technology From touch free entrances and continual sanitization to iPad break rooms and comfortable lounge areas our employees enjoy a pristine and contemporary work environment 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 httpswwwrrmscomcareers Rapid Response is an Equal Opportunity Employer