Senior Accountant - Accounts Receivable in Staatsburg, New York at Anderson Center for Autism

Are you an experienced accounting professional who enjoys transforming complex revenue streams into organized, accurate, and meaningful financial information?

Do you thrive in a role that combines financial oversight, leadership, problem-solving, and collaboration across multiple service lines?
Would you like to apply your accounting expertise in a mission-driven organization where your work directly supports programs that enhance the quality of life of individuals with autism?

As a Senior Accountant (Accounts Receivable) at Anderson Center for Autism, you'll serve 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. Your work will help ensure the financial health of the organization while supporting services that make a meaningful difference in the lives of the individuals and families we serve.

This is an exciting 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. As you help drive financial accuracy, compliance, and accountability, you'll also have the opportunity to grow professionally within a collaborative and purpose-driven environment.

What You Will Do as a Senior Accountant (Accounts Receivable):

• You will 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.
• You will 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.
• You will 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.
• You will oversee cash receipt activity, assist with collection efforts when necessary, review aging reports, and help resolve outstanding receivables in a timely and professional manner.
• You will collaborate with program leaders, clinical teams, and external stakeholders to ensure the accuracy of documentation, coding, billing information, and reimbursement processes.
• You will perform and review reconciliations of accounts receivable and revenue-related accounts, ensuring financial records are complete, accurate, and audit-ready.
• You will prepare, analyze, and distribute financial and productivity reports that support organizational decision-making and operational performance.
• You will contribute to monthly and year-end closing processes by preparing workpapers, account analyses, reconciliations, and supporting documentation.
• You will assist with internal audits, compliance reviews, and monitoring activities designed to strengthen financial controls and improve operational efficiency.
• You will support annual financial audits, cost report preparation, Title I reporting, and other required fiscal reporting activities by preparing schedules, documentation, and revenue-related analyses.
• You will work closely with Finance leadership on special projects, financial reporting initiatives, process improvements, and other organizational priorities that support Anderson's long-term success.
• You will use your accounting expertise to help ensure the financial resources necessary to support high-quality services for individuals with autism, their families, and the broader community.

What You Can Bring to the Team:

• A strong understanding of accounts receivable, revenue recognition, billing processes, and financial reporting principles.
• Exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy, compliance, and accountability.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with the confidence to navigate complex financial situations.
• The ability to prioritize competing deadlines while maintaining high-quality work.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills that promote effective collaboration across departments.
• Leadership skills that help motivate, coach, and support team members.
• Initiative, sound judgment, and a continuous improvement mindset.
• A commitment to Anderson's mission, values, and Quality of Life philosophy.

The Qualifications We Seek:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field required.
• Three to five years of progressively responsible accounting experience required.
• 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.
• Strong understanding of reconciliations, month-end close processes, audit support, and financial reporting practices.
• Experience working with multiple funding sources, third-party payers, government reimbursement programs, or nonprofit accounting environments preferred.
• Advanced proficiency with accounting systems, spreadsheets, and financial reporting tools.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills.

In Addition, We Expect That You:

• 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.

Anderson's QUALITY OF LIFE Expectation:
To actively support Anderson's mission by promoting and enhancing the quality of life (QofL) of the individuals we serve through thoughtful, comprehensive, and person-centered practices.

A Benefits Package Designed to Optimize YOUR Quality of Life Too:

• 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

And much, much more!
To get a better understanding of the benefits that will be available to you, visit andersoncenterforautism.org/benefit.

Pay Range: $71,950.00 - $77,150.00 annually; Based on experience

Ready to Bring Your Purpose to Life?
A bright future for you begins here at Anderson Center for Autism.
Open the door to a rewarding career with advancement opportunities; expand possibilities for yourself AND for individuals with autism, their families, your colleagues, our cause, and society as a whole!

Apply today. You'll contribute to a meaningful mission, now and for years to come!

Life as Part of our Anderson Center for Autism Team
If you are looking to build a career that brings you a deep sense of purpose and a high quality of life, Anderson Center for Autism might be just the landing place you've envisioned.
Here you will enjoy a supportive, friendly work environment that values your ideas and insights, provides rewarding mentorship experiences, and opens doors to new professional opportunities that can transform your journey.

And by working at Anderson, you will be part of a movement so much bigger than all of us. 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. In addition, 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.

In addition to a rewarding career experience, as part of our team you'll also enjoy competitive pay, a generous retirement plan (including employer match and annual contribution), abundant vacation time, robust benefits, ongoing opportunities for learning and advancement, wellness programs, staff appreciation events, and a chance to work alongside wonderful professionals in a positive environment.

Our Mission at Anderson Center for Autism: to Optimize the quality of life for individuals with autism.

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This position description in no way states or implies that the responsibilities listed are the only duties to be performed by the person filling this position. The person in the position may be required to perform other duties as necessitated by the situation or requested by his/her supervisor.

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.

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