Senior AP Accountant: Lead Disbursements & Compliance

Anderson Center for Autism; Staatsburg (NY); On-site; USD 72,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 6 weeks of paid time off (start)

403(b) retirement plan with employer',

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vis

Wellness program

Ongoing professional development

Discounted tuition at select colleges

Scholarship program for aligned educ.

Invitations to staff appreciation

Job summary

Anderson Center for Autism in Staatsburg, NY is seeking a Senior Accountant (Accounts Payable) to oversee disbursements, supervise AP staff, and ensure accurate financial controls in a mission-driven organization.

You will work with the Assistant Director of Finance, support month-end closings, reconciliations, and audits, and help improve accounting processes across the agency. This role combines hands-on responsibilities with leadership and problem-solving.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or related field.
• 3–5 years of related accounting experience.
• Supervisory experience preferred.
• Experience with accounts payable, financial reporting, audits, and reconciliations.
• Proficiency with accounting software systems and Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Oversee agency-wide accounts payable operations and support the timely and accurate processing of disbursements.
• Supervise AP staff, prioritizing workflow, accuracy, and cross-department customer service.
• Maintain controls related to vendor payments, disbursements, bank and loan accounts with proper approvals.
• Serve as a financial resource to departments, resolving payment issues and improving processes.
• Maintain fiscal procedures, GL allocations, and accounting practices for disbursement activities.
• Contribute to month-end and year-end closing, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Assist with audits, cost reports, IRS reporting, 1099 preparation, and other compliance.
• Conduct internal audits and compliance monitoring; support fiscal initiatives.

Skills

Accounting knowledge

Financial analysis

Attention to detail

Leadership

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Excel

ERP software

Job description

Anderson Center for Autism in Staatsburg, NY is seeking a Senior Accountant (Accounts Payable) to oversee disbursements, supervise AP staff, and ensure accurate financial controls in a mission-driven organization.

You will work with the Assistant Director of Finance, support month-end closings, reconciliations, and audits, and help improve accounting processes across the agency. This role combines hands-on responsibilities with leadership and problem-solving.