Staff Accountant

Rapid Response Monitoring; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary increases

Health benefits package (Medical, Dent

Vision coverage

401k

Paid vacation and sick time

Wellness program

Career advancement opportunities

Community impact

Job summary

Rapid Response Monitoring is seeking a Staff Accountant to join our accounting team in Syracuse, NY. This in-office role focuses on coordinating tasks, ensuring accuracy, and driving efficient accounting operations.

You will analyze ledgers, prepare internal reports, and develop job cost analyses while aligning with department goals and process improvements. This position emphasizes organization, detail, and a proactive learning mindset.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting is required or equivalent.
• 0–5 years of accounting experience acceptable; up to 3 years preferred.
• Strong organization, planning, and multitasking abilities.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Analyze and reconcile general ledger accounts.
• Prepare monthly internal financial reporting package.
• Analyze balance sheet accounts and P&L trends.
• Identify monthly adjustment entries and report to Controller.
• Prepare budgets, cash forecasts, and sales summaries.
• Develop job cost analysis for completed projects and WIP.
• Gain in-depth knowledge of company processes and reporting.
• Provide insights and recommendations for action.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Adaptability

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Power BI

Outlook

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 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

$60,000 to $80,000 per year, based on experience

Hours

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

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.
• 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.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting required
• Candidate should have zero (0) to five (5) years of accounting experience.
• Ability 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)
• Successfully clear drug screen and background check to meet industry and security licensing requirements.

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