Senior Accountant (63774)

Adams & Associates, Inc.; Glenmont (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Adams & Associates, Inc. at Glenmont Job Corps Center is seeking a Senior Accountant to oversee financial systems, payroll, accounts payable, reporting, and internal controls.

You’ll ensure accuracy, timeliness, and compliance across the center’s finances while guiding staff through B2B processes and government requirements. The role combines accounting expertise with leadership: manage accounting systems, mentor junior staff, and address discrepancies with proactive problem-solving to keep

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field required.
• Two years of accounting experience required.
• Two years of supervisory experience or finance managerial training.
• Must pass company accounting assessment tests.

Responsibilities

• Manage Financial Accounting Systems - Oversee and maintain financial processes and systems that support Center operations.
• Oversee Payroll & Accounts Payable - Ensure payroll and AP processes are accurate and timely.
• Maintain Financial Accounting - Review financial information for discrepancies and ensure timely reports.
• Analyze & Resolve Issues - Identify causes and develop appropriate solutions.
• Maintain Internal Controls - Protect resources by strong financial controls and compliance.
• Protect Confidential Information - Handle sensitive data with discretion.
• Support Center Operations - Provide reliable financial services to staff and students.

Skills

Accounting systems experience

Analytical

Leadership

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or related field

Intermediate Accounting I-III coursework

Job description

NOW HIRING: Senior Accountant

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 Accountant to help oversee the financial systems and processes that support our Center’s daily operations.

This role goes beyond processing transactions.

You’ll help oversee financial accounting, payroll, accounts payable, reporting, internal controls, and financial compliance while ensuring financial information is accurate, timely, and handled with integrity.

Think of this role as part accountant, part financial systems leader, part problem-solver, and part team leader.

Schedule

Monday-Friday 8:00 AM-5:00 PM

Job Type

Full-Time In-Person

What Does a Senior Accountant Actually Do?

Simply put:

You help ensure the Center’s financial operations are accurate, organized, compliant, and completed on time.

You’ll manage and monitor financial accounting systems while helping ensure the Center meets applicable Company, Center, and Government requirements.

What You’ll Do

• Manage Financial Accounting Systems - Oversee and maintain financial processes and systems that support Center operations.
• Oversee Payroll & Accounts Payable - Help ensure payroll and accounts payable processes are accurate, timely, and properly maintained.
• Maintain Financial Accuracy - Review financial information, identify discrepancies, and ensure required reports and deliverables are completed correctly and on time.
• Analyze & Resolve Issues - Evaluate financial systems and data, identify potential concerns, determine causes, and develop appropriate solutions.
• Maintain Strong Internal Controls - Help protect Center resources by maintaining financial controls designed to prevent errors, fraud, misuse, and improper financial activity.
• Protect Confidential Information - Handle sensitive financial, payroll, employee, and student information with professionalism and discretion.
• Support Center Operations - Provide reliable and efficient financial services that support staff, students, and overall Center operations.

Lead & Develop Your Team

This is also a leadership position.

The Senior Accountant helps ensure employees responsible for financial, payroll, and accounts payable functions produce accurate and timely work.

Leadership responsibilities may include:

• Interviewing and recommending candidates for hire
• Training and developing direct-report employees
• Establishing clear performance expectations
• Monitoring work quality and deadlines
• Motivating and supporting staff development
• Addressing performance concerns when necessary
• Holding employees accountable for accurate and timely work

We’re looking for someone who understands the numbers AND knows how to lead the people responsible for them.

Who Would Be Great in This Role?

• Have experience with accounting and financial systems
• Understand payroll and accounts payable processes
• Have strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Are highly organized and detail-oriented
• Can review financial information and identify discrepancies
• Are comfortable working with financial software and computerized systems
• Understand the importance of financial controls and compliance
• Can manage deadlines and competing priorities
• Handle confidential financial information appropriately
• Communicate professionally with employees and leadership
• Have experience training, supervising, or developing staff
• Take pride in producing accurate, timely, and reliable financial work

Why Glenmont Job Corps?

At Glenmont Job Corps, our Finance Department supports 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.

Consistent Weekday Schedule

• Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM

Use Your Accounting Expertise

• Work across financial accounting, payroll, accounts payable, reporting, and financial systems

Lead & Develop Staff

• Support employees responsible for critical financial processes

Solve Financial Problems

• Analyze information, identify discrepancies, and help ensure accurate financial operations

Protect Financial Integrity

• Maintain strong internal controls, compliance, and accurate financial records

Mission-Driven Work

• Bring your accounting expertise to an organization focused on helping young adults succeed

Accuracy Matters. Integrity Matters. Your Work Matters.

If you’re an experienced accounting professional who combines financial knowledge, analytical thinking, attention to detail, confidentiality, problem-solving ability, and leadership, we want to hear from you.

Bring your accounting expertise to Glenmont Job Corps Center and help keep our financial operations moving forward.

• 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.

"Adams and Associates, Inc. abides by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or disability." This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.