Senior Bookkeeper / Accountant at Direction Service – Springfield, Oregon

General Description:

The Senior Bookkeeper / Accountant is the financial backbone of our operations. This position is responsible for overseeing all bookkeeping activities, ensuring accuracy in financial reporting, and providing insights through financial analysis. This position requires a high level of attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple financial tasks concurrently. Requirements of this role necessitate being in the office in-person during standard business hours.

Reasonable Accommodations:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each job duty/responsibility satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Duties / Responsibilities:

• Oversee day-to-day bookkeeping, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank reconciliations and credit card accounts.
• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in compliance with GAAP.
• Process payroll and ensure tax compliance.
• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Prepare and file business tax and other compliance reports.
• Collaborate with the CEO to develop budgets, forecasts, and other reports as needed.
• Implement process improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy in financial operations.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for auditors, tax preparers, and external stakeholders.
• Assist administrative support staff in prioritizing projects
• Perform other related duties as required and assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Proficiency in accounting software such as QuickBooks.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables and complex formulas.
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to analyze financial data and present insights clearly to non-financial stakeholders.
• A proactive, problem-solving mindset and the ability to work independently.

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field is preferred. A relevant master’s degree is strongly desired.
• At least three to four years of progressive bookkeeping or accounting experience, ideally in a senior or supervisory role.
• Professional certifications such as Certified Bookkeeper (CB) or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) are advantageous and may enhance job prospects.

Other Requirements/Abilities:

• Employment contingent on a satisfactory Criminal History Check as required by the State of Oregon (OAR 407-007-0200 to 407-007-0370) and as deemed acceptable by Direction Service.

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, vision insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid holidays and vacation.
• And more!

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

Direction Service is committed to the principles of equal employment. We are committed to complying with all federal, state, and local laws providing equal employment opportunities, and all other employment laws and regulations. It is our intent to maintain a work environment that is free of harassment, discrimination, or retaliation because of race (including physical characteristics that are historically associated with race , including but not limited to natural hair, hair texture, hair type and protective hairstyle color), color religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, national origin, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, disability, or other characteristics protected under local, state, or federal law. Direction Service is dedicated to the fulfillment of this policy regarding all aspects of employment, including but not limited to recruiting, hiring, placement, transfer, training, promotion, rates of pay, and other compensation, termination, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment.