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Rapid Response Accounts Payable Clerk in Syracuse, New York
Accounts Payable Clerk
Department: Accounting
Location: Syracuse, NY
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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:
$21.00/hr - $23.00/hr
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:
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 fully vaccinated: 2 doses of Pfizer/Moderna or 1 dose of Johnson & Johnson, 2 weeks prior or more
Booster shot is required 2 months after Johnson & Johnson or 5 months after second dose of Pfizer/Moderna
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.
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