Senior Accountant - Accounts Receivable

Anderson Center for Autism • Town of Hyde Park, NY

3d • $71,950 - $77,150 • Onsite

About The Position

This role serves as a key member of the Finance team, overseeing critical revenue and billing functions across a diverse portfolio of educational, clinical, residential, and community-based programs. The Senior Accountant (Accounts Receivable) will ensure the financial health of the organization while supporting services that make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals and families served. This is an opportunity for a detail-oriented accounting professional who enjoys leading processes, mentoring staff, solving complex billing and reconciliation issues, and contributing to strategic financial operations. The role aims to drive financial accuracy, compliance, and accountability within a collaborative and purpose-driven environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field required.
• Three to five years of progressively responsible accounting experience required.
• Strong understanding of reconciliations, month-end close processes, audit support, and financial reporting practices.
• Advanced proficiency with accounting systems, spreadsheets, and financial reporting tools.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
• Complete all required agency training.
• Maintain confidentiality and security of financial and organizational information.
• Prepare accurate and timely financial records, reports, reconciliations, and supporting documentation.
• Work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to ensure regulatory and reporting compliance.
• Support agency audits, reporting requirements, and financial initiatives as assigned.
• Adhere to all agency policies, accounting standards, internal controls, and fiscal procedures.
• Demonstrate professionalism, integrity, and sound ethical judgment in all aspects of your work.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience with accounts receivable, billing, revenue management, financial reporting, or healthcare/nonprofit accounting preferred.
• At least one year of supervisory experience preferred, or an equivalent combination of supervisory and professional accounting experience.
• Experience working with multiple funding sources, third-party payers, government reimbursement programs, or nonprofit accounting environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee agency-wide accounts receivable operations, ensuring accurate and timely billing across Medicaid, Medicare, insurance, school and county contracts, preschool services, residential programs, consulting services, nutrition programs, SNAP, and other agency revenue sources.
• Supervise and support Accounts Receivable staff by providing guidance, reviewing workflow priorities, facilitating regular team meetings, and helping ensure the efficient execution of billing and collection activities.
• Monitor billing processes and revenue cycle performance to ensure services are billed accurately, collections are maximized, and revenues are recognized in accordance with applicable regulations, funding requirements, and agency standards.
• Oversee cash receipt activity, assist with collection efforts when necessary, review aging reports, and help resolve outstanding receivables in a timely and professional manner.
• Collaborate with program leaders, clinical teams, and external stakeholders to ensure the accuracy of documentation, coding, billing information, and reimbursement processes.
• Perform and review reconciliations of accounts receivable and revenue-related accounts, ensuring financial records are complete, accurate, and audit-ready.
• Prepare, analyze, and distribute financial and productivity reports that support organizational decision-making and operational performance.
• Contribute to monthly and year-end closing processes by preparing workpapers, account analyses, reconciliations, and supporting documentation.
• Assist with internal audits, compliance reviews, and monitoring activities designed to strengthen financial controls and improve operational efficiency.
• Support annual financial audits, cost report preparation, Title I reporting, and other required fiscal reporting activities by preparing schedules, documentation, and revenue-related analyses.
• Work closely with Finance leadership on special projects, financial reporting initiatives, process improvements, and other organizational priorities that support Anderson's long-term success.
• Use accounting expertise to help ensure the financial resources necessary to support high-quality services for individuals with autism, their families, and the broader community.

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior