Staff Accountant at Anderson Center for Autism – Staatsburg, New York

The Staff Accountant supports the Fiscal Department by performing essential accounting functions that ensure accurate financial records, regulatory compliance, and timely reporting across Anderson Center for Autism programs. Reporting to the Assistant Director of Finance, this role is responsible for general ledger activity, account reconciliations, bank reconciliations, and audit support, while assisting with month‑end close, cost reports, and internal compliance activities.

At Anderson Center for Autism, sound fiscal practices are a critical foundation for our mission of optimizing quality of life for individuals with autism across their lifespan. As a Staff Accountant, you will contribute to the financial accuracy and accountability that sustain high‑quality, person‑centered services. This role offers hands‑on experience across core accounting functions within a mission‑driven organization committed to dignity, respect, and continuous improvement.

Pay Range: $27.88 - $30.38 Hourly; Based on experience

• Post general ledger entries and maintain supporting workpapers for balance sheet and expense accounts, including fixed assets, inventory, prepaids, work‑in‑progress, and contracted services
• Prepare and reconcile assigned balance sheet accounts on a monthly basis, ensuring accuracy and timely resolution of discrepancies
• Reconcile bank statements in accordance with fiscal operating procedures and prepare related journal entries as needed
• Assist with month‑end close activities, internal financial reporting, cost reports, and year‑end audit preparation
• Enter manual payments and cash receipts as assigned, supporting proper segregation of duties within the fiscal office
• Participate in IRA Personal Allowance audits in accordance with OPWDD regulations and assist with documenting and communicating findings
• Support compliance with fiscal policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements
• Assist the Assistant Director of Finance and fiscal leadership with additional accounting and reporting tasks as needed

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Business Administration preferred; Associate’s degree with relevant accounting experience will be considered
• Experience with general ledger accounting, account reconciliations, or related financial analysis
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and accuracy
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a regulated environment
• Experience in nonprofit, human services, healthcare, or education settings preferred

BENEFITS:

• Over 6 weeks of paid time off your 1st year
• College partnerships that provide discounts
• Scholarships available!
• 403B with company match
• Medical, Dental, Vision, etc.
• and much more, see link below

Anderson Center for Autism offers our employees a generous benefits package: https://www.andersoncenterforautism.org/benefits

Anderson Center for Autism is dedicated to optimizing the quality of life (QofL) for individuals with autism across their lifespan. We provide educational, clinical, residential, and vocational services grounded in dignity, respect, and evidence‑based practice. Nearly 900 staff members work together to deliver person‑centered support that helps each individual learn, grow, and thrive. When you join Anderson, you become part of a mission‑driven community committed to compassion, excellence, and continuous improvement.

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.

Anderson Center for Autism 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. Anderson Center for Autism is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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