Location
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
- Strong time management skills.
- 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. 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.
Skills Required
- Associates Degree in Accounting
- 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
- Strong time management skills
- 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 We Do
Rapid Response Monitoring is a Syracuse, NY headquartered company founded in 1992 as a premier, electronic security monitoring service provider serving a national (and now international) client base that consists of security alarm installers of every type and their customers. The proud recipient of The Monitoring Association's (formerly CSAA) 2016 Central Station of the Year award, Rapid Response has state-of-the-art facilities in Syracuse, NY and Corona, CA that are custom designed and maintained to exceed all industry monitoring standards and ergonomic & workplace standards. Rapid Response’s work areas and on-site training center have been cited as the best in the business, and recently received the Society for Human Resource Management Employer of Distinction Award for Best Work Environment. Rapid was also nominated by the Syracuse CenterState CEO as an Economic Champion for their expansion and development of new local jobs. Rapid Response is committed to continued investment in its people, technology and programs, and its original objective: Serving clients, who want to exceed the expectations of their own customers, grow their businesses, and being the best provider of monitoring services, protecting lives and property, anywhere. Licenses: AL: #440 | AR: #CMPY.0001302 | AZ: #20832 | CA: #ACO 5498 | CA: #ACB 5700 | CT: ELC.0106120 | DE: #02-168 | DE Fire: #CSRSL-0003 | FL #EF0000213 | IL: #127-001246 | MD: #107-904 | MI: 3601205230 | NV: #NV20131073243 | NY: #12000266592 | OK: #648 | OR: #0183 | RI: #5875 | TN: #834 | TX: #B09590 | TX Fire: #ACR-2020 | UT: #4800448-6501 | VA: #11-2850 | WA: #602 323 440








