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About the Role

As a Senior Accountant - Financial Reporting, you will play a vital role in supporting the financial health and sustainability of Anderson Center for Autism. Through the preparation, analysis, and reporting of financial and statistical information, you will help ensure the accuracy, integrity, and transparency of the financial information relied upon by leaders across the organization. Your work will support sound decision-making, regulatory compliance, strategic planning, and long-term organizational success. This position offers a unique opportunity to combine technical accounting expertise with financial analysis and reporting.

Responsibilities

Prepare and review monthly financial statements, supporting schedules, cash flow information, and operational reports.
Perform financial and statistical analyses, investigate variances, identify trends, and communicate significant findings, risks, and opportunities to finance leadership.
Prepare recurring reports related to utilization, staffing, service volume, reimbursement, productivity, census, and other key operational indicators.
Assist with the preparation and review of New York State Consolidated Fiscal Reports (CFR), Statewide Standards of Payment (SSOP) reporting, and other required regulatory submissions.
Support annual federal and state reporting requirements, including IRS Form 990, NYS CHAR 500 filings, and related compliance activities.
Prepare account reconciliations, journal entries, accruals, allocations, fixed asset schedules, and other month-end and year-end closing activities.
Assist with budget development, forecasting, financial planning activities, and budget-to-actual analyses.
Support annual audits and external reviews by preparing audit schedules, workpapers, reconciliations, and supporting documentation.
Develop, maintain, and improve financial reports, spreadsheets, procedures, and reporting tools.
Collaborate with finance team members, department leaders, auditors, consultants, and regulatory representatives.
Support compliance with internal controls, regulatory requirements, organizational policies, and financial reporting standards.
Contribute to special projects, process improvement initiatives, software implementations, and other strategic finance activities.

Requirements

Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving capabilities.
Integrity, accountability, discretion, and sound professional judgment.
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and financial reporting systems.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and consistently meet deadlines.
Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
Collaborative mindset and ability to build effective working relationships across departments.
Commitment to continuous learning, process improvement, and professional growth.
Alignment with our mission and values.
Ability to communicate effectively with staff at all levels of the organization, as well as external auditors, consultants, and regulatory representatives.

Skills

Microsoft Excel
Financial reporting systems
Financial statement preparation
Regulatory reporting
Budgeting
Cost reporting
Audit support
CFR reporting
SSOP reporting
Nonprofit finance

Location

New York

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

3-5 years of experience in accounting, financial analysis, budgeting, reporting, cost reporting, or related finance functions
Senior level

Education Level

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field

Salary/Compensations

$71,950.00 - $77,150.00

Benefits

Up to 6 weeks of paid time off
403(b) retirement plan with employer match and annual contribution
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
Wellness program
Ongoing professional development
Invitations to staff appreciation events and experiences

About the Company

Anderson Center for Autism is committed to providing a diverse workforce by ensuring that discrimination barriers to equal employment opportunity and upward mobility do not exist here.
Founded over 100 years ago (in 1924), our award-winning, evidence-based educational, vocational, residential, clinical, and consulting/training programs have successfully optimized the quality of life for individuals with autism for decades now.
We work every day to cultivate a broader culture of acceptance in society, further adding to the legacy of compassion for which we have come to be known throughout the country and around the world.

Equal Opportunity

Equal opportunity means employment, development, and promotion of individuals without consideration of race, color, disability, religion, age, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, unless there is a bona fide occupational requirement which excludes a person in one of these protected groups.
Anderson Center for Autism is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
EOE