Senior Accountant; Accounts Payable

Are you an experienced accounting professional who enjoys creating order, ensuring accuracy, and helping an organization operate efficiently behind the scenes?

Do you thrive in a role where attention to detail, financial stewardship, and process improvement make a meaningful impact every day?

Would you like to apply your accounting expertise in a mission-driven organization where your work helps support programs that optimize the quality of life of individuals with autism?

As a Senior Accountant (Accounts Payable) at Anderson Center for Autism, you'll play a critical role in managing the agency's disbursement functions and supporting the financial integrity of a complex organization. Working closely with the Assistant Director of Finance and fiscal staff, you'll oversee accounts payable operations, supervise staff, support audits and reporting activities, and help ensure that financial processes remain accurate, compliant, and efficient.

This is an exciting opportunity for an accounting professional who enjoys balancing hands-on financial responsibilities with leadership, problem-solving, and process oversight. Through your work, you'll help ensure the effective stewardship of agency resources while supporting programs that make a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve.

• You will oversee agency-wide accounts payable operations and support the timely and accurate processing of disbursements.
• You will supervise and support Accounts Payable staff, helping to prioritize workflow, maintain accuracy, and ensure strong customer service across departments.
• You will maintain financial controls related to vendor payments, agency disbursements, bank accounts, and loan accounts while ensuring required approvals and documentation are completed appropriately.
• You will serve as a financial resource to departments throughout the agency, helping resolve payment issues and improve accounting processes.
• You will maintain and update fiscal procedures, general ledger allocations, and accounting practices related to disbursement activities.
• You will contribute to month-end and year-end closing activities, account reconciliations, financial reporting, and preparation of supporting schedules and work papers.
• You will assist with annual audits, cost reports, IRS reporting requirements, 1099 preparation, and other financial compliance activities.
• You will conduct internal audits and compliance monitoring activities while helping ensure adherence to financial controls and agency policies.
• You will collaborate with fellow Senior Accountants to support audits, special projects, reporting requirements, and fiscal initiatives across the organization.

• Strong accounting knowledge and financial analysis skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines effectively.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and relationship-building abilities.
• Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• A collaborative approach and commitment to continuous improvement.
• High levels of professionalism, integrity, and accountability.
• Alignment with Anderson's mission, values, and Quality of Life philosophy.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field required.
• Three to five years of related accounting experience required.
• Supervisory experience preferred, or an equivalent combination of leadership and accounting experience.
• Experience with accounts payable, financial reporting, audits, and reconciliations preferred.
• Strong proficiency with accounting software systems and Microsoft Excel.

• Complete all required agency training.
• Maintain accurate financial records and supporting documentation.
• Ensure compliance with agency policies, accounting standards, and financial controls.
• Support audit activities, regulatory reporting, and fiscal compliance requirements.
• Collaborate effectively with staff, departments, vendors, and external partners.
• Demonstrate professionalism, confidentiality, and sound judgment in all aspects of your work.

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.

• Up to 6 weeks of…