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GMCO is seeking an IT Support Technician to join our team. This role serves as a key member of the Information Technology team, providing front-line technical support and delivering exceptional service to employees across the firm.

As the primary point of contact for Help Desk support, the IT Support Technician resolves technical issues, manages support requests, deploys hardware and software, and helps maintain a reliable and productive technology environment. The ideal candidate is customer-focused, eager to learn, and motivated to grow their technical skills while contributing to the success of the firm.

Work Environment: This position follows a hybrid work arrangement, requiring a minimum of three days per week in our downtown Portland office. Team members participate in a rotating support schedule that may occasionally require evening or weekend availability to help ensure consistent technology support for the firm.

What you’ll be doing

• Serve as the primary point of contact for employee technology support, providing first-line technical assistance, delivering exceptional customer service, and ensuring timely resolution or escalation of Help Desk requests.
• Manage the Help Desk ticketing system, ensuring requests are properly assigned, prioritized, documented, and resolved within established service expectations.
• Troubleshoot and resolve hardware, software, mobile device, printing, Microsoft 365, email, VPN, and network connectivity issues.
• Install, configure, deploy, and maintain workstations, laptops, peripheral equipment, software applications, and mobile devices.
• Support user onboarding and offboarding activities, including account setup, access management, equipment deployment, and user training.
• Assist with user account administration, including account creation, password resets, access requests, and related technology support activities.
• Maintain accurate documentation of support requests, issue resolutions, system changes, and technology assets.
• Collaborate with internal technology team members and external vendors to escalate and resolve complex technical issues.
• Assist with technology projects, equipment refreshes, system upgrades, and continuous process improvement initiatives.
• Stay current on firm technology, emerging technologies, and security best practices to support a reliable and productive technology environment.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned while demonstrating flexibility and adaptability to changing business needs.

What makes you a fit

• Experience: 0-2 years of IT support, Help Desk, technical support, customer service, or related experience.
• Education: Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field preferred; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Technical Aptitude: Basic understanding of Microsoft 365 applications, Windows operating systems, computer hardware, mobile devices, printers, and common business technologies, with a strong desire to learn and grow technical skills.
• Customer Service: Passion for delivering exceptional customer service and creating a positive technology experience for end users.
• Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly and effectively to individuals with varying levels of technical expertise.
• Problem Solving: Demonstrated ability to learn quickly, troubleshoot issues, think critically, and approach challenges with a solutions-oriented mindset.
• Organization & Adaptability: Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaboration: Self-motivated and dependable with the ability to work independently while contributing positively to a collaborative team environment.
• Preferred Qualifications:

o Familiarity with Active Directory, including user account administration and password management.

o Exposure to networking concepts, VPN connectivity, DNS, DHCP, or other core IT infrastructure technologies.

o Familiarity with Okta or other Identity and Access Management (IAM) solutions.

o Experience working in a CPA firm, accounting firm, or other professional services environment.

o Microsoft, CompTIA, or other relevant industry certifications.

o Experience supporting hybrid and remote work environments.

Compensation & Benefits

At Geffen Mesher, we value transparency and equity in compensation. The compensation offered for this position will be based on a variety of factors including, but not limited to: years of relevant experience, unique or specialized skill sets, education, licensure, and internal equity. The estimated salary range for this position is $50,000-$55,000.

Additional Benefits Include

• 401k with a 3% employer contribution
• Discretionary profit sharing of up to 4.5% annually
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance. We cover 100% of the individual medical premium!
• Generous PTO, plus 12 Paid Holidays, 8 hours of Volunteer Time and Paid Parental Leave
• Hybrid work options and flexible working hours in the summer
• Parking and Transit Reimbursement
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• On-site gym and locker room
• Incentive plan for sales leads
• Generous Employee Referral Program

Company Overview

Geffen Mesher and Company, PC (GMCO) proudly stands as one of Portland's foremost locally owned accounting firms, with a distinguished history of over 90 years dedicated to serving clients throughout the Northwest. We owe our enduring success to our client-centric ethos and unwavering commitment to our team members. We provide a full suite of professional services, including Accounting, Assurance, Business Consulting, Business Valuation, Data and Analytics, Litigation Support, Family Office, Transaction Services, and full-service Tax planning, spanning several industries.

At GMCO, we believe in fostering strong, lasting partnerships with our clients, and we do the same for our team members. We are a large firm with a small firm feel. Our shareholders are humble, down-to-earth humans who hire and support motivated and resourceful people and provide opportunities to lead successful personal and professional lives. We provide ample growth opportunities whether you are starting as an intern, or you are a seasoned manager.

Geffen Mesher is committed equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities.

To protect the interests of all parties, Geffen Mesher will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to the Firm, including unsolicited resumes sent to the Firm mailing address, fax machine or email address, directly to the Firm’s employees, or to the Firm’s resume database will be considered property of Geffen Mesher. The Firm will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. The Firm will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees. This also includes partial resumes, candidate profiles, and candidate details or information.