Job Description
Where people get better at life!
Join us in our mission to make a difference and shape a more inclusive future.
The Chief Accountant contributes to the Mission of the Center and the Finance Department by completing accounting reconciliation and third party reporting in a timely and accurate manner. Responsibilities include gathering the Center’s financial and statistical information and organizing the information so it can be reported in compliance with the various third party agency regulations. May also be responsible for monitoring grant expenses on a monthly basis to ensure that the expenses are allowable by the grant and are within budget. Works closely with program staff developing budgets, which are submitted to various state agencies for program funding. Supports contract process including but not limited to: Vendor analysis, spend analysis, Bid preparation/tabulation, contract preparation for legal review.
Requirements:
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in field of Accounting, Finance, or a related field is required
Experience:
- Minimum of 2 years of related experience in Accounting, Third Party Reporting, or a related field is required
- Experience with governmental or grant-related accounting is a plus
Skills & Competencies:
- Strong understanding of general ledger maintenance and reconciliations
- Familiarity with third-party reporting requirements (e.g., CFR, HUD)
- Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational and analytical skills
- Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple priorities
- Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively across departments
At the Center for Disability Services, we don't just accept difference - we celebrate it, support it, and thrive on it for the benefit of our employees and the people we support. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any protected class of job applicant or employee in our employment practices.
Compensation Range:
$70,744.75 - $74,031.24Numbers & Facts
| Location | Albany, New York |
| Industry | Other/Not Classified |
| Company Size | 1,000 to 1,499 employees |
| Website | http://www.cfdsny.org |
About Company
Our Mission
To enable and empower people, primarily those with disabilities, to lead healthy and enriched lives.
For over 75 years, the Center for Disability Services has been one of upstate New York’s largest providers of programs and services for individuals who have disabilities.
With more than 80 locations throughout 15 counties, we annually provide programs and services to over 12,000 individuals, ranging from infants to senior citizens, and their families. We provide services for over 300 different diagnoses of disabilities included Cerebral Palsy, developmental disabilities, Multiple Sclerosis, Autism Spectrum disorders, epilepsy, spina bifida, TBI and Down syndrome.
Our wide range of services under a single umbrella allows us to provide a seamless continuum of care as the people we support age or as their needs change. From intensive medical care to residential services, to dental care to mental health, the individuals we support can have it all managed through the Center.
The Center for Disability Services, a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization provides additional services through the Down Syndrome Aim High Resource Center, and our affiliates: Prospect Center in Queensbury and St. Margaret’s Center in Albany. We are committed to the well being of the people we support, while providing opportunities which lead to more independent lifestyles and productive, happier lives. For a weekend, a week, or a lifetime, in your home or ours, the Center for Disability Services is here for you and your family.