Accounts Payable Clerk - Rapid Response Monitoring : Job Details

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 EOE, including disability/veterans.