Accounts Payable Clerk - Rapid Response Monitoring

Role Summary:

The Accounts Payable Clerk performs accounting and clerical duties related to the efficient maintenance and processing of accounts payable transactions. A successful candidate will have a positive attitude, excellent communication skills and a desire to work as a part of a team.

Location:

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

Salary Range: $23.00 Per Hour - $28.00 Per Hour

Responsibilities:

• Receives and reviews purchase orders, check requests, and/or related documentation for completeness and compliance with financial policies, procedures, and contractual requirements
• Matches original invoices and requests for payment with internal purchase orders or check request; performs calculations to determine appropriate payment schedules and amounts and makes modifications as necessary
• Codes, verifies, and electronically enters accounts payable data into ledgers
• Draws, verifies, and posts payments to appropriate vendors and/or agencies
• Follows up on account statements and other discrepancies regarding payment of accounts and serves as liaison between departments and vendors in the resolution of administrative problems and inquires
• Maintains logs, enters and balances account data, and generates statistical summary reports as required
• Pays vendors by preparing checks and arranging online payments based on approvals
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications:

• Associates Degree in Accounting or related field
• Knowledge of standard accounts payable policies, procedures, and regulations
• Ability to understand and interpret vendor invoices, statements, and other requests for payment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency of the Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Many of our positions require an extra level of screening to obtain Department of Defense security clearance
• Rapid Response prides itself in being a drug-free workplace

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2-4 years of experience in Accounting or related field
• Comfortable in a fast paced, high volume, environment
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities
• Strong organizational skills with a great deal of attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

COVID-19 Requirements:

• Must be vaccinated against COVID-19. We are not requiring boosters at this time.

What awaits you at Rapid Response:

• Annual salary increases
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401k
• Paid Sick Time
• Paid Vacation Time
• The opportunity to make an impact on communities across the country every day

About Us:

Founded in Syracuse, NY in 1992, we are a critical response center focused on saving lives and protecting homes and businesses. Whether it’s a fire at a family home, an armed intruder at a business, a missing vehicle, an evening jogger, or a lone family member having a medical emergency, our “heroes” are there to help every day. Supported by teams of experts in their respective fields, our highly trained specialists are the 24/7 backbone for thousands of alarm companies across the country.

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/. EOE, including disability/veterans.