Staff Accountant at Rapid Response Monitoring in Syracuse, NY

Summary: Rapid Response Monitoring is a national leader in the monitoring of alarms and security systems. We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our accounting team, responsible for coordinating various tasks and ensuring the accuracy and efficiency of accounting operations. 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 Required 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 Required Skills: Accounting, General ledger reconciliation, Financial reporting, Profit and Loss analysis, Budget preparation, Cash forecasting, Job cost analysis, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Power BI Benefits: Annual salary increases and performance bonuses, Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401k, Paid Vacation and Sick Time, Wellness Program + Wellness DAYS OFF, Internal advancement opportunities