Experienced Tax Staff I-III or Senior, Manufacturing & Distribution

Experienced Tax Staff I-III or Senior (depending on experience), Manufacturing & Distribution

Geffen Mesher & Company 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.

We are seeking an experienced tax professional to join our Manufacturing and Distribution team. In this role you will juggle multiple projects to a high degree of efficiency, and you demonstrate proficient technical skills in a variety of tax and accounting areas. You love working in a collaborative team but are also comfortable digging into a project solo. You enjoy being challenged and get excited about learning new things. You foster strong relationships with the staff who work with you on your engagements, and you are comfortable providing feedback – both positive and constructive. You’ll help business leaders look around corners, go beyond the numbers, do something different by developing rapport with clients and making a difference. Whether you intend to specialize or would rather gain exposure across many service lines, you won’t be limited at Geffen Mesher. We’ll encourage you to explore diverse opportunities to find your focus and thrive in your chosen career.

What you’ll be doing

• Tax research including drafting research memorandums that clearly present the facts, the issues at hand, the conclusion, and the supporting factors.
• Responsible for the supervision and completion of routine tax return preparation engagements, including ability to set timelines, budgets and manage client expectations.
• Work collaboratively with all levels of staff on client engagements while also providing support and feedback for less experienced staff.
• May supervise staff accountants and evaluate their progress when appropriate.
• Have an innate curiosity about tax code sections, case law, and its application to businesses.
• Understanding of business flow through entity taxation, including s-corporation and partnership tax review skills.
• Maintain professional and effective communication with clients and begin to recognize opportunities to provide additional services to clients.
• Assist with all aspects of the annual tax compliance for business and individual clients including planning, projections, extensions, responses to tax notices, research, drafting client memorandum, and calculating quarterly estimated payments.
• Adhere to the core values and standards of the organization.

What makes you a fit

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, or a similar discipline. Advanced degree in Tax is a plus.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or IRS Enrolled Agent (EA), or in the process of becoming one.
• Strong written and verbal communications skills.
• Experience in general tax, preferably with at least 1 year working with manufacturing and/or distribution clients.
• Experience with Caseware and ProFx software preferred.
• Proficient in MS Office technology suite.
• Strong knowledge of common book tax timing difference, such as those related to accruals, reserves, inventory, and deferred revenue.
• Strong knowledge of fixed asset accounting and depreciation methods.
• Intermediate knowledge of State and Local tax concepts around nexus, apportionment and other compliance related issues.
• Intermediate knowledge of income tax provision concepts and calculations.
• Intermediate knowledge of accounting method changes -Including reparation of form 3115’s.

Experience Requirements:

• Experienced Tax Staff I-III: 1-3+ years with the above experience.
• Tax Senior: 3-5+ years with the above experience.

Why you should join our team

Shameless plug(s): we are in the top 1% of CPA firms in the U.S. We are also consistently ranked among the Most Admired Companies by the Portland Business Journal.

Culture: Just like we believe in fostering strong, lasting partnerships with our clients, we do the same for our team members. We are a mid-sized 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.

We value our people and strive to create a supportive, inclusive culture: Diversity Equity Inclusion (DEI) Committee, Women’s Leadership Initiative (WLI), Working Moms Group, Advisor Program, and Leadership Development Program (LDP).

We give back to our communities. Today, our team supports more than 80 charitable organizations by serving on boards of directors, making charitable donations, and volunteering our time. In addition to our extensive organizational involvement, we close our office for one day each year and volunteer directly in the community.

Did you say “busy season”? Since this is public accounting, you can expect to work extra hours during busy seasons. We do our best to keep you motivated, energized, and engaged during that time. We offer catered lunch three days a week, tons of healthy snacks, weekly yoga & massages, and bi-weekly office socials.

Benefits & Perks: We offer a comprehensive benefit package to help protect your personal and financial health and that of your family. At Geffen Mesher, we offer a generous 401k and profit-sharing plan. We’ll cover 100% of your individual monthly medical premium costs and provide paid parental leave. Generous PTO and paid holidays come with the gig as well!

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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 persons with disabilities.

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