As Your Salem Nonprofit Accountant, We’ll Save You Up To 40% in Admin Costs 

Through our nonprofit bookkeeping, audit representation, and CFO services, we’ll take care of your finances, so you can focus on your mission/programs.
Serving the greater Salem area’s 1,000 residents and 200 businesses, spanning from West Salem to South Gateway, Northgate, and beyond, for all of your Salem nonprofit accounting needs.
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CASE STUDY: How We Helped a Nonprofit Organization Grow from $40K to $2.2M

Are You Frustrated By…

  • Being off your mission and programs because you’re sidetracked by admin tasks
  • Never being able to catch up on your books
  • Looking like a fool in front of your board
  • Missing out on funding opportunities because of disorganized financials

We’re the Perfect Salem Nonprofit
Accountant
for You, If:

Your Books Are a Mess
Your Books Are a Mess
Does it feel like your books have turned into a dragon you can’t tame? If you’re feeling overwhelmed and you’re tired of inaccurate and incomplete records, we’re here to release the stress.
You Lost Your Bookkeeper
You Lost Your Bookkeeper
We remove your “key person risk” so you don’t have to start all over with someone new when retirement or other life changes occur. We’ll hop right in and even improve your financial systems.
You Are a New ED
You Are a New ED 
As a nonprofit Founder, Executive Director, or CEO, you probably have a vision of how things should run. We’ll take care of your books, so you can focus solely on your mission and programs. 

What Salem Nonprofit Accounting
Services
Do You Need?

What We Do
What DON’T We Do

We’ll handle your books, save up to 40% on your overhead ratio, and secure current and new funding

So you can focus on your programs.

Bookkeeping
Audit-Representation
CFO-Advisory

CPAs Who Have Mastered Accounting Services for Nonprofits

While most CPAs shy away from the confusing and complex nature of nonprofit accounting, we focus solely on it. After having worked with nonprofits with a budget of $1M+ for over 25 years, we understand how to do your accounting like few do. That’s why our clients love working with us.

We are a team of detail-oriented, can-do nonprofit accountants and CPAs who strongly value responsiveness, integrity, excellence, helpfulness, innovation, professionalism, and fun!

We look forward to working with you, so we can help you focus on your programs, reduce headaches, get more funding, produce perfect audits, and look amazing in front of your board, all the while reducing your admin costs.

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Trusted by Nonprofits

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“In addition to cutting costs for accounting, Daily Balance has been most responsive to our needs. ”

Nancy R
Nancy R.

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“Their ability to step in, respond quickly to needs, and offer cost-saving solutions has been an incredible asset.”

Evan Hawkins
Evan Hawkins FACCC

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“Daily Balance has moved us beyond a tiny little non-profit to a thriving business!”

Tina C
Tina C.

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“With Daily Balance, we’ve been able to spend 99% of our grants last year and achieve a level of financial health and compliance that we couldn’t reach before.”

Basir Azizi
Basir Azizi Mutual Assistance Network

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“Daily Balance's team of experts have a huge heart for non profits and the essential services they bring to enrich our communities.”

Debra Oto-Kent
Debra Oto-Kent Health Education Council

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“The knowledge that Daily Balance provides enables me to make better decisions in my business.”

Deborah C
Deborah C.

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“Using Daily Balance bookkeeping and tax services does not cost you; it saves you stress, time and money.”

David W
David W.

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“Syd and his team discuss solutions with us and provide solid options to consider as we are making business decisions.”

Tracey Schaal
Tracey Schaal Community Strong Strategies

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“Not being distracted by accounting issues, I can focus on increasing sales and market penetration.”

Gary W
Gary W.

Everything You Need for Financial Success:
Bookkeeper, Audit Advocate & CFO

Bookkeeper

Real-Time, Precise, & Audit-Ready Financials

Your dedicated accounting associate will gain a thorough understanding of your organization to ensure precise bookkeeping. Then we’ll:
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Audit Representation

Financial Audits Made Easy

We’ll represent you in your annual financial audit, answering ALL financial questions the auditor has on your behalf. We strive for zero audit adjustments, and in the rare case when they happen, we’ll handle them for you. We’ll:
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CFO Advisory

Unmatched Financial Expertise Tailored to Your Needs

In addition to your dedicated accounting associate, you’ll have access to our CPAs for ongoing guidance and proactive solutions to:
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What You Get When You Hire Us

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Accurate Cloud-Based Bookkeeping
Monthly Financial Reports
Monthly Financial Reports
Annual Audit Representation
Annual Audit Representation
Budgeting & Forecasting
Budgeting & Forecasting
Virtual CFO Advisory

Virtual CFO
Advisory

In Just 90 Days, You’ll Get:

We'll Integrate with Your Accounting Software

6 Reasons You’ll Want to Work With Us 

Accurate & Auditable

Accurate & Auditable

Non-profit accounting is difficult. In fact, many CPAs fail to even understand it, and most accountants steer clear of it. At Daily Balance, it’s all we do and quality-consistency is our specialty. Because of that, you can rest assured that your books will be accurate and auditable.
Quick & Responsive

Quick & Responsive

We are just as responsive as an in-house bookkeeper would be, but we go a step further. Because we know the non-profit industry so well, we’ll stay on top of it all so you can focus on people and your mission. We provide rapid communication through Microsoft Teams so it’s like we’re working right next to you. In most cases, you can expect a reply within seconds!
No Downtime

No Downtime

You’ll receive one point of contact, but you’ll also have access to our team so that there is never any down time. 

We internally cross-train so that even if your contact is out, you’ll always get the quick responses you deserve.

Our name says it all: Daily Balance. We serve our clients daily so they never have to worry about key person risk again.

Save Up to 40_

Save Up to 40%

By outsourcing your accounting department to Daily Balance, you can save up to 40% on your accounting costs, while getting better expertise, service, and value. 
In-housing a full-time data entry person, bookkeeper, and an accountant means you’ll have to pay their salaries, payroll taxes, benefits, 401-K contributions, insurance, paid time off, workman’s comp insurance, training and administration expenses, and overhead costs (space, equipment, etc).

By hiring us, you’ll simply pay a flat monthly fee, which is often already included in your program funding anyway.

Financial Audit Representation

Financial Audit Representation

As your advocate, we handle your annual financial audits and will answer ALL of the hundreds of questions the auditor will have on your behalf. You’ll be happy to know that you most likely won’t even need to be part of the process.

You can stop feeling anxious and rest assured because we’ll make sure there are no surprises when your audit comes around.

Increase Your Funding

Increase Your Funding

As a non-profit, the backbone of your organization is funding, and that only comes as a result of accurate and meticulous books.

You no longer have to endure missed grant opportunities because you fail to have all the financials in place.

Your funders will be so happy to receive your accurate and unquestionable financials, and so will your future funders, because as your CFO adviser, we’ll guide and advise you on how to diversify with new funding.

Plus, You’ll Be Able To…

Loved by Auditing Firms

“Because of Daily Balance’s efforts we are able to perform our audits, reviews and 990 tax filings with the highest level of efficiency.”

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Steven Nicolson
Independent Nonprofit Auditor

Steven Nicolson

Your World-Class Salem Nonprofit Accountant

On-Call 24/7/365

No Surprises Guarantee

Proactive CPAs

Value-Focused Accounting

30-Day No Fault Agreement

Cloud-Based & Real-Time

Meet Your Nonprofit Accounting Team

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Syd Highley

Managing Principal, CPA
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Amy Fryatt

Director of Operations
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Julie Asuncion

Accounting Manager
Norie Fabian

Norie Fabian

Bookkeeper
Tessa Joy De Vera

Tessa Joy De Vera

Bookkeeper
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Ilonah Vivas

Bookkeeper
Let Us Lighten Your Load

Let Us Lighten Your Load!

Book a call to discuss your nonprofit’s unique bookkeeping needs so we can provide you with actionable recommendations that will help you take control of your financials and make a bigger difference.

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Fixed Fee

No Surprises
Guarantee

We believe in full transparency and respect, which is why we offer a fixed fee for our nonprofit bookkeeping services – it’s often already included in your program funding anyway.

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Nonprofit Bookkeeping Resources

Nonprofit Accounting in Your Area & Beyond

Anaheim CA Nonprofit Accountant

360 N Pacific Coast Hwy
Suite 2000 Floor 3
El Segundo, CA 90245

G-Map

1 (213) 463-8484

Bakersfield Nonprofit Accountant

5630 District Blvd 102 Suite 202
Bakersfield, CA 93313

G-Map

1 (661) 218-1122

Boston Nonprofit Accountant

85 Merrimac St
#302
Boston, MA 02114

G-Map

1 (857) 678-1661

Chicago Nonprofit Accountant

111 N Canal St
ste 900 Floor 5 Room 7
Chicago, IL 60606

G-Map

1 (872) 253-6677

Eugene OR Nonprofit Accountant

Eugene, OR

 

G-Map

1 (213) 463-8484

Fresno CA Nonprofit Accountant

360 N Pacific Coast Hwy
Suite 2000 Floor 3
El Segundo, CA 90245

G-Map

1 (213) 463-8484

Houston Nonprofit Accountant

Houston, TX

 

G-Map

1 (346) 699-5533

Irvine CA Nonprofit Accountant

360 N Pacific Coast Hwy
Suite 2000 Floor 3
El Segundo, CA 9024

G-Map

1 (213) 463-8484

Long Beach CA Nonprofit Accountant

360 N Pacific Coast Hwy
Suite 2000 Floor 3
El Segundo, CA 90245

G-Map

1 (213) 463-8484

Los Angeles Nonprofit Accountant

360 N Pacific Coast Hwy Suite 2000 Floor 3
El Segundo, CA 90245

G-Map

1 (213) 463-8484

Minneapolis Nonprofit Accountant

Minneapolis, MN

 

G-Map

1 (763) 373-5599

New York City Nonprofit Accountant

20 Jay St
Floor 2 Suite 3
Brooklyn, NY 11201

G-Map

1 (646) 921-6606

Oakland CA Nonprofit Accountant

360 N Pacific Coast Hwy
Suite 2000 Floor 3
El Segundo, CA 90245

G-Map

1 (213) 463-8484

Philadelphia Nonprofit Accountant

Philadelphia, PA

 

G-Map

1 (267) 732-3355

Riverside CA Nonprofit Accountant

360 N Pacific Coast Hwy
Suite 2000 Floor 3
El Segundo, CA 90245

G-Map

1 (213) 463-8484

Sacramento Nonprofit Accountant

3835 N Freeway Blvd
Floor 1 Unit 11
Sacramento, CA 95834

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1 (916) 999-5955

Salem OR Nonprofit Accountant

Salem, OR

 

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1 (213) 463-8484

San Diego Nonprofit Accountant

550 W B St
3rd Floor
San Diego, CA 92101

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1 (619) 389-3344

San Francisco Nonprofit Accountant

1 Hallidie Plaza
Suite 404
San Francisco, CA 94102

G-Map

1 (415) 358-5353

San Jose Nonprofit Accountant

S Bascom Ave
#399-B
San Jose, CA 95128

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1 (669) 230-0440

Seattle Nonprofit Accountant

Seattle, WA

 

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1 (564) 234-4422

St. Louis Nonprofit Accountant

St. Louis, MO

 

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1 (314) 916-4411

Stockton CA Nonprofit Accountant

360 N Pacific Coast Hwy
Suite 2000 Floor 3
El Segundo, CA 9024

G-Map

1 (213) 463-8484

Washington DC Nonprofit Accountant

1140 3rd St NE
Floor 5 Room 7
Washington, DC 20002

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1 (771) 220-7155

Your Next Steps

Book a Free Consult
Book a call to discuss your nonprofit’s unique accounting needs. We’ll provide you with actionable recommendations that will help you take control of your financials and make a bigger difference.
CASE STUDY: How We Helped a Nonprofit Organization Grow from $40K to $2.2M
See how one nonprofit grew their organization and transitioned to a new executive director without a hitch with the help of our nonprofit accounting firm.

FAQs

What accounting services do nonprofits in Salem, OR typically need?
Nonprofits in Salem often need bookkeeping, financial reporting, grant tracking, IRS compliance, and audit preparation. Many also require assistance with fund accounting, donor reporting, and budgeting. A local accountant familiar with Oregon regulations and Salem’s nonprofit landscape can help ensure financial transparency while allowing organizations to focus on their mission-driven goals.
Are there specific tax requirements for Oregon-based nonprofits?
Yes. Nonprofits in Oregon must still file annual federal Form 990s and register with the Oregon Department of Justice’s Charitable Activities Section. Some may also need to file CAT (Corporate Activity Tax) returns. Working with a local accountant ensures compliance with both state and federal obligations while avoiding potential penalties or audit risks.
Can a Salem accountant help our nonprofit apply for 501(c)(3) status?
Absolutely. Many nonprofit accountants in Salem assist with setting up new organizations, including preparing IRS Form 1023 or 1023-EZ, drafting budgets, and guiding board governance. They can also help you navigate Oregon-specific registration requirements, ensuring your nonprofit is legally established and ready to receive tax-deductible donations.
How often should a Salem nonprofit update its financial statements?
Most nonprofits benefit from monthly or quarterly financial statements to monitor spending, track grant usage, and make informed decisions. Regular updates also make year-end reporting and audits much smoother. A local accountant can tailor reporting frequency to your nonprofit’s size, board preferences, and funding structure for optimal efficiency.
Do Salem nonprofits need to undergo annual audits?
Not all do, but many funders require financial reviews or audits, especially for organizations with budgets over a certain threshold. In Oregon, nonprofits receiving over $500,000 in contributions may need audits. A local accountant can advise whether your organization meets requirements and help prepare for a smooth and successful audit process.
What are common financial challenges Salem nonprofits face?
Many face cash flow issues, limited administrative staffing, and complex grant tracking. Additionally, understanding compliance requirements and keeping up with reporting deadlines can be overwhelming. A dedicated accountant offers practical tools and expert guidance to keep finances on track, reducing stress and helping your organization grow sustainably in the Salem community.
How do I choose the right nonprofit accountant in Salem, OR?
Look for someone with experience in nonprofit accounting, familiarity with Oregon laws, and a strong understanding of IRS and grant compliance. Ask about services like fund accounting, Form 990 preparation, and audit support. A Salem-based accountant who understands the local nonprofit ecosystem can offer more personalized guidance and proactive support.

1 Fun & 1 Interesting Fact About Salem

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Salem, Oregon, known as the “Cherry City,” earned its nickname from its rich history in cherry farming and once hosted a popular Cherry Festival that celebrated the local harvest. The city is also home to Oregon’s distinctive Art Deco-style Capitol building, topped with the iconic 23-foot-tall Oregon Pioneer statue. This golden figure honors the state’s early settlers and stands as a symbol of exploration and resilience at the heart of Oregon’s political and historical landscape.

Salem Nonprofit Accounting Resources

Nonprofit Association of Oregon

4800 S Macadam Ave.
Suite 325
Portland, Oregon 97239

(503) 239-4001

Oregon Society of Certified Public Accountants (OSCPA)

10206 SW Laurel St
Beaverton, OR 97005

(503) 641-7200

Salem Leadership Foundation

1300 Broadway ST NE
STE 409,
Salem, OR 97301

(503) 315-8924

Salem Area Chamber of Commerce

1110 Commercial St NE
Salem OR 97301

 
(503) 581-1466

Oregon Community Foundation (OCF)

1221 SW Yamhill St.
Suite 100
Portland, OR 97205

(503) 227-6846

What is the Oregon Society of CPAs?
The Oregon Society of CPAs (OSCPA) supports accounting professionals through continuing education, networking, advocacy, and leadership development. It represents members’ interests at both the state and federal levels, providing trusted legislative analysis and testimony. Through active volunteer committees and partnerships with the AICPA, OSCPA ensures that CPAs have a voice in shaping policies that impact the profession, clients, and the public. Members can also engage directly with lawmakers through local advocacy programs.
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What is the Oregon Board of Accountancy?
The Oregon Board of Accountancy protects consumers by ensuring that only qualified individuals and firms are licensed to practice public accountancy in the state. Authorized under ORS Chapter 673, the Board oversees about 9,000 CPAs, PAs, and public accounting firms, ensuring they meet established professional standards. The Governor appoints board members, who include licensed professionals from various sectors and members of the general public to support balanced oversight and regulation.

Salem, OR Local Resources

Salem Area Chamber of Commerce

1110 Commercial St NE
Salem OR 97301

 
 (503) 581-1466

Salem Office of Finance

500-598 Commercial St SE
Salem, OR 97301

 
(503) 588-6210

Salem IRS Taxpayer Assistance Center

1660 16th St SE STE 300
Salem, OR 97301

(844) 545-5640

Salem Police Department

333 Division St NE
Salem, OR 97301

(503) 588-6123

City of Salem

555 Liberty St. SE RM 100
Salem, OR 97301

(503) 588-7272

Top Companies in Salem, OR

Kettle Foods

3125 Kettle Ct SE
Salem, OR 97301

(503) 364-0399

NORPAC Foods

4755 Brooklake Rd NE
Salem, OR 97305

(971) 915-4800

Garmin AT

2345 Turner Rd SE #2059
Salem, OR 97302

(503) 581-8101

Salem Health

890 Oak St SE Bldg A
Salem, OR 97301

 
(503) 561-5200

Mountain West Investment Corporation

201 Ferry St. SE
Suite 400
Salem, OR 97301

(503) 581-4654

Pioneer Trust Bank

109 Commercial St NE
Salem, OR 97301

 
(503) 363-3136

More About Nonprofit Accounting in Salem, Oregon

Salem, Oregon, is home to approximately 177,400 residents as of July 1, 2023, within its roughly 49 square‑mile city limits, equating to a population density of about 3,600 people per square mile. Since the 2020 Census counted 175,535 inhabitants, the city has experienced modest growth of around 1.1%. The median age is in the mid‑30s, with about 23% under 18 and 15% over 65 . Households average 2.5 persons, with nearly 55% owner-occupied homes and median rents around $1,300.

Regarding diversity, Salem’s population is approximately 70% White, 23% Hispanic or Latino, and includes Asian (3–3.5%), Black (1.5%), Native American, Pacific Islander, and multiracial residents, making up the remainder. Roughly 22% of residents speak a language other than English at home. The city’s median household income is around $72,000–$72,800, with a 14–15% poverty rate, slightly above the state average. Gallagher, a vibrant yet modestly sized capital, Salem maintains a dynamic socioeconomic and cultural mix.

Nonprofit accounting in Salem, Oregon, is vital in supporting the region’s diverse and growing network of charitable organizations. Salem nonprofits, from arts and education to health and human services, rely on specialized accounting services to manage restricted funds, track grant compliance, and produce accurate financial reports. These services help ensure transparency and donor trust while aligning with state and federal regulations.

Given Salem’s active nonprofit scene and proximity to Oregon’s state agencies, local nonprofits often face unique reporting requirements. Experienced nonprofit accountants in the area understand the intricacies of fund accounting, Form 990 preparation, and board-level financial reporting. Salem’s nonprofits can focus on mission-driven work with tailored support while maintaining strong financial health.

Daily Balance offers bookkeeping, audit representation, and CFO services for nonprofit organizations in the Salem area so they can focus on their mission/programs, rather than their financials. Our clients love our quick response time, fixed fees, and our proactive solutions.

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Daily Balance, in Salem, OR, is near Bush’s Pasture Park, which is close to Maywood Park, Oak Hills, Labish Village, and Lafayette. Deepwood Museum & Gardens, Salem’s Riverfront Carousel, and the Elsinore Theater are also nearby.
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