Senior Accountant

ADAMS AND ASSOCIATES INC • Town of Bethlehem, NY

10d • $70,000 - $70,000 • Onsite

About The Position

NOW HIRING: Senior Bookkeeper Glenmont Job Corps Center | Keep the Numbers Accurate. Keep Our Operations Moving. Are you the person who catches the discrepancy everyone else missed? If you're organized, analytical, and serious about financial accuracy, Glenmont Job Corps Center is seeking an experienced Senior Bookkeeper to help manage the financial systems that support our Center's daily operations. This isn't simply about entering numbers. You'll help oversee financial accounting, payroll, accounts payable, reporting, internal controls, and financial compliance while ensuring information is accurate, timely, and handled with integrity. Think of this role as part bookkeeper, part financial systems coordinator, part problem-solver, and part team leader. The Senior Bookkeeper isn't only responsible for financial systems—you'll also help lead and develop staff. Responsibilities may include: Interviewing and recommending candidates for hire, Training and developing direct-report employees, Establishing clear expectations and monitoring performance, Motivating staff and supporting professional development, Addressing performance concerns when necessary, Ensuring work is completed accurately and on time. We're looking for someone who understands the numbers AND knows how to help a team produce quality work. At Glenmont Job Corps, our Finance Department helps support the programs, employees, resources, and daily operations that allow our students to focus on building their futures. Your work may happen behind the scenes—but its impact is felt throughout the entire Center. Mission-Driven Work — Bring your financial skills to an organization focused on helping young adults succeed. Accuracy Matters. Integrity Matters. Your Work Matters. If you're an experienced finance professional who combines attention to detail, strong financial knowledge, problem-solving ability, confidentiality, and leadership, we want to hear from you. Bring your financial expertise to Glenmont Job Corps Center and help keep our operations moving forward.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited school in accounting, or in an associated business field including satisfactorily passing Intermediate Accounting I, II and III
• Two years experience in accounting
• Two years supervisory experience and/or Job Corps finance managerial training during employment as an Adams’ Accountant.
• Must take company accounting assessment tests.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with bookkeeping, accounting, or financial systems
• Understand payroll and accounts payable processes
• Highly organized and detail-oriented
• Can identify discrepancies and troubleshoot financial issues
• Comfortable working with financial software and computerized systems
• Understand the importance of internal controls and financial compliance
• Can manage deadlines and competing priorities
• Handle confidential information appropriately
• Communicate professionally with employees and leadership
• Experience training, supervising, or developing staff
• Take pride in producing accurate, timely, and reliable work

Responsibilities

• Support and maintain the Center's financial accounting processes and systems.
• Help ensure payroll and accounts payable processes are accurate and completed within required timelines.
• Review financial information, identify discrepancies, and ensure required reporting and deliverables are completed correctly.
• Evaluate financial data and systems, identify potential issues, and determine appropriate solutions.
• Maintain effective internal controls designed to help prevent fraud, misuse, errors, and improper financial activity.
• Handle sensitive employee, student, payroll, and financial information with professionalism and discretion.
• Provide timely and reliable financial support to staff and students while helping the Center operate effectively.
• Interviewing and recommending candidates for hire
• Training and developing direct-report employees
• Establishing clear expectations and monitoring performance
• Motivating staff and supporting professional development
• Addressing performance concerns when necessary
• Ensuring work is completed accurately and on time

Benefits

• Consistent Weekday Schedule — Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
• Use Your Financial Expertise — Work across accounting, payroll, accounts payable, and financial systems
• Develop Your Leadership Skills — Train and support direct-report staff
• Protect Financial Integrity — Help maintain accurate records, compliance, and strong internal controls
• Mission-Driven Work — Bring your financial skills to an organization focused on helping young adults succeed

What This Job Offers

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