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This position is 100% in-office and reports to our facility on site in Syracuse, NY.
Job Summary
As an Accounting Intern, you will support the accounting and finance team by performing daily clerical tasks, assisting with financial record-keeping, and gaining hands-on experience with accounting procedures.
Pay Range
$22.50 per hour
Hours: Fall Part-Time
- Schedule varies based on candidate availability
Responsibilities
Primary duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Assisting the Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Financial or Tax teams with various tasks.
- Provide support to the financial team for month end and year end closing activities.
- Prepare supporting documentation for audits and financial reporting.
- Organize and file financial documents (digital and physical).
- Update accounting database and reconciliations with current information.
- Perform account reconciliations and identify and report discrepancies.
- Support the Tax team in gathering and organizing financial data for compliance and audit purposes.
- Perform tax research on regulatory updates and summarize findings for management.
- Help prepare supporting schedules and documentation for tax filings and financial audits.
- Maintain accurate and confidential tax records.
- Assist with sales tax, property tax, and payroll tax compliance as needed.
- Participate in special projects related to tax planning or process improvement.
Qualifications
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
- Proficiency of the Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Fundamental understanding of accounting principles.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced corporate environment and meet deadlines.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and work with sensitive information.
- Demonstrates strong analytical and problem-solving skills with keen attention to detail.
- Successfully clear drug screen and background check to meet industry and security licensing requirements.
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. Rapid Response is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Location
This position is 100% in-office and reports to our facility on site in Syracuse, NY.
Job Summary
As an Accounting Intern, you will support the accounting and finance team by performing daily clerical tasks, assisting with financial record-keeping, and gaining hands-on experience with accounting procedures.
Pay Range
$22.50 per hour
Hours: Fall Part-Time
- Schedule varies based on candidate availability
Responsibilities
Primary duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Assisting the Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Financial or Tax teams with various tasks.
- Provide support to the financial team for month end and year end closing activities.
- Prepare supporting documentation for audits and financial reporting.
- Organize and file financial documents (digital and physical).
- Update accounting database and reconciliations with current information.
- Perform account reconciliations and identify and report discrepancies.
- Support the Tax team in gathering and organizing financial data for compliance and audit purposes.
- Perform tax research on regulatory updates and summarize findings for management.
- Help prepare supporting schedules and documentation for tax filings and financial audits.
- Maintain accurate and confidential tax records.
- Assist with sales tax, property tax, and payroll tax compliance as needed.
- Participate in special projects related to tax planning or process improvement.
Qualifications
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
- Proficiency of the Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Fundamental understanding of accounting principles.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced corporate environment and meet deadlines.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and work with sensitive information.
- Demonstrates strong analytical and problem-solving skills with keen attention to detail.
- Successfully clear drug screen and background check to meet industry and security licensing requirements.
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. Rapid Response is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Which companies sponsor visas for accounting interns in New York?
The Big Four firms (Deloitte, PwC, EY, and KPMG) have significant New York presences and established international hiring pipelines for accounting interns. Mid-size firms like Grant Thornton and BDO also operate New York offices and have sponsored interns in the past. Sponsorship is not guaranteed at any firm and varies by office, headcount, and the intern's specific visa situation.
Which visa types are most common for accounting intern roles in New York?
Most international accounting interns in New York work under F-1 CPT or OPT authorization, which allows them to intern without requiring separate employer sponsorship of an H-1B during the internship itself. For conversion to full-time roles, H-1B is the primary pathway. CPT must be authorized by your university before the internship begins, so confirm eligibility with your international student office early.
How to find accounting intern visa sponsorship jobs in New York?
Migrate Mate filters accounting intern roles specifically by sponsorship willingness and state, making it straightforward to identify New York positions open to international candidates. Rather than sorting through hundreds of general postings, you can focus on firms that have a documented history of hiring international accounting interns in New York, saving time during a critical OPT or CPT application window.
Which cities in New York have the most accounting intern sponsorship jobs?
Manhattan concentrates the largest share of accounting intern opportunities in New York, driven by the density of financial services firms, public accounting offices, and corporate headquarters. Albany sees demand tied to government and public-sector accounting roles. Buffalo and Rochester have smaller but active regional markets, particularly at community banks, regional CPA firms, and manufacturing companies with accounting functions.
Are there state-specific considerations for international accounting interns in New York?
New York's concentration of financial services employers means accounting interns often work alongside licensed CPAs, and some roles require familiarity with New York State tax regulations. International students should confirm their university's CPT authorization timeline aligns with internship start dates, as New York firms typically recruit on fixed academic-year cycles. Licensing requirements for CPA candidacy also vary, so checking New York State Board of Public Accountancy criteria early is worthwhile.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored accounting intern jobs in New York?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.
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