Senior Accountant - Financial Reporting

Anderson Center for Autism•Town of Hyde Park, NY

3d•$71,950 - $77,150•Onsite

About The Position

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. Whether preparing monthly financial statements, supporting annual audits, assisting with budgets and forecasts, completing New York State cost reports, or helping improve financial processes, your contributions will help strengthen the systems that allow Anderson to deliver life-changing services to individuals with autism and their families.

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.
The ability to manage multiple priorities and consistently meet deadlines.
Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
A collaborative mindset and ability to build effective working relationships across departments.
A commitment to continuous learning, process improvement, and professional growth.
Alignment with our mission and values.
Hold a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
Bring three to five years of experience in accounting, financial analysis, budgeting, reporting, cost reporting, or related finance functions.
Possess experience with financial statement preparation, regulatory reporting, budgeting, cost reporting, and audit support.
Demonstrate advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial reporting/accounting systems.
Have the ability to communicate effectively with staff at all levels of the organization, as well as external auditors, consultants, and regulatory representatives.
Successfully complete agency-required orientation and training.
Fulfill all organizational compliance requirements and adhere to agency policies and procedures.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a large nonprofit, healthcare, education, or human services environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepare and review monthly financial statements, supporting schedules, cash flow information, and operational reports that help organizational leaders make informed decisions.
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 that support accurate financial reporting.
Assist with budget development, forecasting, financial planning activities, and budget-to-actual analyses that support organizational planning and resource allocation.
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 that enhance efficiency, transparency, and accuracy.
Collaborate with finance team members, department leaders, auditors, consultants, and regulatory representatives to ensure the completeness and accuracy of financial and statistical information.
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 that strengthen organizational effectiveness.