Tax Senior

DescriptionTax SeniorPortland, ORGeffen 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 a Tax Senior to join our firm. Our four tax teams are industry focused that span manufacturing, distribution, auto dealerships, professional services, construction, real estate, high net worth individuals, and trust & estate. In this role, you will share your passion for excellence and commitment to relationships. You can juggle multiple projects to a high degree of efficiency and demonstrate advanced technical skills in various tax and accounting areas. You’ll help business leaders look around corners, go beyond the numbers, and do something different by developing rapport with clients and making a difference. Whether you intend to specialize or gain exposure across many service lines, you won’t be limited at Geffen Mesher.What you’ll be doing:Participate in client engagements from the beginning to completion- including planning, executing, and completing tax projects.Prepare or review returns for partnership, corporate and foreign tax clients, including federal, foreign, State and Local tax returns, estimated payments and extensions, and Federal and State tax audits.Tax research, consultation, and preparation of client communication.Develop ideas to assist clients with operational and control opportunities.Work to develop relationships with clients, including involvement in networking and business development activities.Adhere to the core values and standards of the organization.RequirementsWhat makes you a fit:Bachelor's degree in business, accounting or a similar discipline.3-5+ years of experience in public accounting.Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or IRS Enrolled Agent (EA), or in the process to become one.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Experience with CaseWare, CCH Axcess Tax, CCH Fixed Assets, and Sureprep.Proficient with MS Office technology suite.Why you should join our team:We are in the top 1% of CPA firms in the U.S. and consistently ranked among the Most Admired Companies by the Portland Business Journal.Culture:

We foster strong, lasting partnerships with our clients and team members. We are a mid-sized firm with a small firm feel, supporting motivated and resourceful people.We value our people:

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:

Our team supports more than 80 charitable organizations by serving on boards, making donations, and volunteering. We also close our office for one day each year to volunteer directly in the community.Did you say “busy season”?

Expect to work extra hours during busy seasons, but we keep you motivated and engaged with catering, snacks, and office socials.Benefits & Perks:

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including a generous 401k and profit-sharing plan, 100% coverage of individual monthly medical premiums, paid parental leave, generous PTO, and paid holidays.Geffen Mesher is committed to equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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