Senior Accountant

Location: Salem/Turner, Oregon (On-site)

Reports To: Controller

Employment Type: Full-Time, Exempt

Salary Range: $90,000 Annually + Full Benefits, depending on experience

DSP Connections is an Oregon-based Medicaid-funded in‑home support agency that connects individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) with qualified Direct Support Professionals (DSPs). We are committed to delivering high‑quality, person‑centered support services throughout our community. Our finance team plays a critical role in ensuring the organization’s fiscal health, compliance, and audit readiness so our direct support professionals can focus on what matters most — the people we serve.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to join our finance team. Reporting directly to the Controller, this role owns the day‑to‑day accounting cycle, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger maintenance, and various account reconciliations.

We are seeking a professional who values accountability, continuous improvement, and takes pride in their work. The ideal candidate is detail‑oriented, enjoys solving problems, self‑directed, and wants to grow alongside a mission‑driven organization.

• Manage Accounts Payable (A/P) and Accounts Receivable (A/R), including invoice processing, payment preparation, and customer billing
• Perform daily bookkeeping tasks to maintain accurate and up‑to‑date financial records
• Prepare and post general journal entries in accordance with GAAP
• Utilize Quick Books Desktop for daily accounting tasks and financial reporting
• Conduct monthly bank and credit card reconciliations
• Support financial reporting by preparing schedules, summaries, and supporting documentation for month‑end and year‑end close
• Communicate professionally with vendors regarding invoices, payments, and account inquiries
• Maintain organized filing systems and ensure detailed record‑keeping for audit readiness
• Assist the Controller with annual audit preparation and respond to auditor requests
• Support special projects and process improvement initiatives as assigned
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and internal controls
• Track and report revenue and expenses by business location to ensure accurate location‑level financial visibility.
• Leverage Microsoft Excel for financial analysis, including tying out schedules, reconciling balances to source documents, and validating data accuracy.

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, OR equivalent combination of education and experience
• 3–5 years of progressive accounting experience, including full‑cycle A/P and A/R
• Strong working knowledge of GAAP
• Proficiency with Quick Books Desktop
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, data organization)
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality of sensitive financial and personal information.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• Strong understanding of general ledger accounting and financial reporting
• Ability to pass required background checks

Preferred:

• Familiarity with Oregon Medicaid billing systems (eXPRS) or similar claims/billing platforms
• Experience supporting external audits
• Experience conducting quality control audits to verify accuracy, completeness, and compliance of financial data.

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Retirement plan with employer contribution
• A mission‑driven workplace making a real difference in the lives of Oregonians with I/DD