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About the Role

As a Senior Accountant (Accounts Payable) at Anderson Center for Autism, you will play a critical role in managing the agency's disbursement functions and supporting the financial integrity of a complex organization. You will oversee accounts payable operations, supervise staff, support audits and reporting activities, and help ensure that financial processes remain accurate, compliant, and efficient. This is an opportunity for an accounting professional who enjoys balancing hands-on financial responsibilities with leadership, problem-solving, and process oversight, helping to ensure the effective stewardship of agency resources while supporting programs that make a meaningful difference.

Responsibilities

Oversee agency-wide accounts payable operations and support the timely and accurate processing of disbursements.
Supervise and support Accounts Payable staff, helping to prioritize workflow, maintain accuracy, and ensure strong customer service across departments.
Maintain financial controls related to vendor payments, agency disbursements, bank accounts, and loan accounts while ensuring required approvals and documentation are completed appropriately.
Serve as a financial resource to departments throughout the agency, helping resolve payment issues and improve accounting processes.
Maintain and update fiscal procedures, general ledger allocations, and accounting practices related to disbursement activities.
Contribute to month-end and year-end closing activities, account reconciliations, financial reporting, and preparation of supporting schedules and workpapers.
Assist with annual audits, cost reports, IRS reporting requirements, 1099 preparation, and other financial compliance activities.
Conduct internal audits and compliance monitoring activities while helping ensure adherence to financial controls and agency policies.
Collaborate with fellow Senior Accountants to support audits, special projects, reporting requirements, and fiscal initiatives across the organization.
Help ensure that Anderson's financial resources are managed responsibly, accurately, and in support of the agency's mission.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field required.
Three to five years of related accounting experience required.
Supervisory experience preferred, or an equivalent combination of leadership and accounting experience.
Experience with accounts payable, financial reporting, audits, and reconciliations preferred.
Strong proficiency with accounting software systems and Microsoft Excel.
Complete all required agency training.
Maintain accurate financial records and supporting documentation.
Ensure compliance with agency policies, accounting standards, and financial controls.
Support audit activities, regulatory reporting, and fiscal compliance requirements.
Collaborate effectively with staff, departments, vendors, and external partners.
Demonstrate professionalism, confidentiality, and sound judgment in all aspects of your work.

Skills

Strong accounting knowledge
Financial analysis skills
Exceptional attention to detail
Commitment to accuracy
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines effectively
Strong leadership abilities
Coaching abilities
Relationship-building abilities
Excellent organizational skills
Problem-solving skills
Communication skills
Collaborative approach
Commitment to continuous improvement
High levels of professionalism
Integrity
Accountability

Location

Hudson Valley

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

Senior

Education Level

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

Salary/Compensations

$71,950.00 - $77,150.00 Annually

Benefits

Up to 6 weeks of paid time off (starting in your first year!)
403(b) retirement plan with employer match and annual contribution
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
Wellness program
Ongoing professional development
Discounted tuition at select colleges/universities
Scholarship program for those seeking educational experiences aligned with the role (*restrictions apply)
Invitations to staff appreciation events and experiences

About the Company

Anderson Center for Autism's mission is to optimize the quality of life for individuals with autism.
Founded over 100 years ago, 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.
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.
We offer a supportive, friendly work environment that values your ideas and insights, provides rewarding mentorship experiences, and opens doors to new professional opportunities.

Equal Opportunity

Our organization is committed to providing a diverse workforce by ensuring that discrimination barriers to equal employment opportunity and upward mobility do not exist here.
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.
Our organization is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
EOE

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