Job Details

Accounting Clerk / Representative Payee

Location: Gateway Adult Residential Care 24 Shelton McMurphey Blvd Eugene, OR 97401 Schedule: Full-Time, Monday through Friday from 8:00-4:30 Salary: $18.00-$28.00 per hour DOE Bonus: $1,000 Sign-on Bonus

About Us: Gateway Adult Residential Care operates four 24/7 residential care facilities dedicated to providing compassionate care to adults struggling with mental health issues, including dementia, Alzheimer's, brain injuries, challenging behaviors, and aging-related needs. Our mission is to create a sanctuary for individuals seeking a supportive environment where care and services are delivered with compassion.

Position Summary: As the Accounting Clerk / Representative Payee, you will provide essential financial services to residents with cognitive impairments. You will receive client benefits, manage individual budgets, pay bills, reconcile accounts, and maintain regulatory compliance. This position plays a key role in supporting our mission by ensuring residents' financial resources are responsibly managed and documented.

Key Responsibilities:

• Communicate with the Social Security Administration regarding client benefits
• Manage VA benefits and open or close client bank accounts as needed
• Coordinate with healthcare providers, caseworkers, and facility staff regarding financial issues
• Budget and manage client funds, ensuring timely bill payment and disbursement of personal spending
• Monitor client resources to ensure they remain within regulatory limits
• Reconcile company-wide bank statements with internal records
• Support the Accounts Receivable Clerk and other accounting team members as needed
• Maintain detailed manual and digital financial records for each client
• Attend department meetings and participate in training and quality improvement activities
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Preferred Education and Experience: High school diploma or equivalent required Two-year accounting degree preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience One year of general accounting experience Experience as a Representative Payee preferred Experience with Sage Intacct and Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook

Required Qualifications: Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and a proactive approach Demonstrated patience and professionalism with vulnerable populations Effective communication skills (verbal and written) in English Ability to work both independently and collaboratively Pass a drug screening and criminal background check Passion for Gateway's mission and service model

Benefits: Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package including: 401(k) with 7% employer match Health, dental, and life insurance Paid time off Flexible spending account Gym membership Telehealth services Educational reimbursement and professional development opportunities