Financial Support Specialist

Rapid Response Monitoring; City of Syracuse (NY); Hybrid; USD 68,770,000 - 88,828,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonuses

Medical Insurance

Dental & Vision

401k Plan

Paid Vacation

Wellness Days

Internal Advancement

Job summary

Rapid Response Monitoring seeks a Financial Support Specialist to join our accounting team in Syracuse, NY. This 100% in-office role provides day-to-day administrative and operational support to the Financial Accounting team, handling data entry, reconciliations, invoice processing, expense tracking, and documentation management to keep records accurate and compliant.

You will assist with daily accounting tasks, prepare supporting documents for journal entries and reconciliations, and support

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Accounting required.
• Outstanding organization and planning abilities.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Staff Accountant with daily accounting tasks, including data entry and transaction processing.
• Prepare and organize supporting documentation for journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reports.
• Support month-end and year-end close activities by gathering data and verifying accuracy.
• Assist with general ledger maintenance and account reconciliation preparation.
• Track and maintain financial schedules, spreadsheets, and supporting workpapers.
• Assist in generating internal financial reports and summaries as requested.
• Ensure documentation supports audit and compliance requirements.
• Coordinate with other departments to obtain required financial information.
• Support process improvements and documentation of accounting procedures.
• Maintain confidentiality of financial and sensitive information at all times.

Skills

Organization

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Education

Associate Degree in Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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 Financial Support Specialist to join our accounting team. As an integral part of our organization, the successful candidate will provide day-to-day administrative and operational support to the Financial Accounting team. This role assists with routine accounting tasks, including data entry, account reconciliation preparation, invoice processing, expense tracking, and documentation management. The specialist helps ensure financial records are accurate, organized, and compliant with internal policies and deadlines. By handling transactional and support duties, the Financial Support Specialist enables the Staff Accountant to focus on higher-level accounting functions and reporting.

Salary Range

$24.00 - $31.00 per hour, based on experience

Hours

Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm

Responsibilities

• Assist the Staff Accountant with daily accounting tasks, including data entry and transaction processing.
• Prepare and organize supporting documentation for journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reports.
• Support month-end and year-end close activities by gathering data and verifying accuracy.
• Assist with general ledger maintenance and account reconciliation preparation.
• Track and maintain financial schedules, spreadsheets, and supporting workpapers.
• Assist in generating internal financial reports and summaries as requested.
• Ensure documentation supports audit and compliance requirements.
• Coordinate with other departments to obtain required financial information.
• Support process improvements and documentation of accounting procedures.
• Maintain confidentiality of financial and sensitive information at all times.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Accounting required
• Outstanding organization and planning abilities.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite. (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Successfully clear drug screen and background check to meet industry and security licensing requirements

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Analytical mindset with strong attention to accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.

What awaits you at Rapid Response

• 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.

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 https://www.rrms.com/careers/. Rapid Response is an Equal Opportunity Employer.