Accountant – CPA | Accounting Firm

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Beaverton (OR); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Medical Insurance

Optical Coverage

Dental Coverage

Life Insurance

Short-term Disability Coverage

Job summary

A Beaverton-based accounting firm is seeking a hands-on Certified Public Accountant (CPA) to support growing client needs and help lead business tax projects with the new firm owner.

In this dynamic role you will prepare and review business tax returns, perform trial balances, and provide high-touch service to clients while collaborating closely with Jerrod, the owner. You’ll split CPA-level tasks and maintain the high standard of client support the firm is known for.

Qualifications

• Must be a licensed CPA with ability to prepare and review business tax returns.
• Experience with tax planning and compliance for diverse clients.
• Strong communication with clients and collaboration with firm leadership.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review business tax returns for a variety of clients.
• Perform trial balances to ensure financial records are accurate and ready for reporting.
• Handle client communications, including answering tax and accounting questions.
• Assist with year-end financial work, tax planning, and compliance.
• Collaborate with the owner on tax strategy and workflow management.
• Use the firm’s secure app to communicate with clients from home without sharing personal info.
• Help maintain a smooth, professional experience for clients throughout the year.
• Stay current on tax laws and accounting best practices.

Skills

CPA certification

Tax planning

Client communication

Tax compliance

Job description

Looking for a hands-on accounting role where you can dive into meaningful work, collaborate closely with a small and friendly team, and maybe even geek out over board games now and then? A well-established accounting firm in Beaverton is looking to bring on a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) to support growing client needs and help lead business tax projects alongside the new firm owner.

This isn’t your typical cubicle-style accounting job - it's a dynamic role focused on preparing and reviewing business tax returns, conducting trial balances, and supporting clients with high-touch, personalized service. You’ll work directly with Jerrod, the new owner (and current lead CPA), to split up and manage CPA-level tasks and maintain the high standard of client support the firm is known for.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and review business tax returns for a variety of clients
• Perform trial balances to ensure financial records are accurate and ready for reporting
• Handle client communications, including answering tax and accounting questions
• Assist with year-end financial work, tax planning, and compliance
• Collaborate with the owner (and former owner) on tax strategy and workflow management
• Use the firm’s secure app to communicate with clients from home without sharing personal info
• Help maintain a smooth, professional experience for clients throughout the year
• Stay current on tax laws and accounting best practices

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Medical Insurance
• Optical Coverage
• Dental Coverage
• Life Insurance
• Short-term Disability Coverage