Location: Salem/Turner, Oregon (On-site)
Reports To: Controller
Employment Type: Full-Time, Exempt
Salary Range: $90,000 Annually + Full Benefits, depending on experience
About Us
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.
Position Summary
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.
Key Responsibilities
- 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 QuickBooks 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 recordkeeping 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.
Qualifications
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 QuickBooks 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.
What We Offer
- 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