Accounts Payable Specialist

Location

This position is 100 in office and reports to our facility on site in Syracuse NY

The Accounts Payable Specialist 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

2600 to 3000 per hour based on experience

Monday Friday 800 am 500 pm

• Receives and reviews purchase orders check requests andor 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 andor 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
• Pay vendors by preparing checks and arranging online payments based on approvals
• Assist with special accounting projects as needed

Basic Qualifications Associates degree in business 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 Power Point Successfully  clear drug screen and background check to meet industry and security licensing requirements

Minimum of three 3 years of experience in business 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

• Annual salary increases
• 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

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 its 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 247 365 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 Team Rapid 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

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 httpswwwrrmscomcareers Rapid Response is an Equal Opportunity Employer