Assurance Senior Staff Accountant

McDonald Jacobs; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Family leave

Sabbatical program

Medical plans

Retirement matching

Training & development

Job summary

McDonald Jacobs is seeking an experienced Senior Staff Accountant to join our Assurance Department in Portland. You will lead audits for nonprofit clients and act as the primary liaison with external clients, while collaborating with internal teams to deliver high-quality assurance services.

You will refine technical accounting skills, contribute to staff development, and progress toward leadership responsibilities under close supervision.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field is required.
• 2-4 years accounting experience, ideally in assurance or audit.
• Seeking CPA licensed or candidate with professional development focus.

Responsibilities

• Lead audits for nonprofit and other clients within the assurance practice.
• Serve as main contact for external clients while coordinating with internal teams.
• Develop technical accounting and audit skills for staff growth.
• Provide coaching and guidance to Staff Accountants.
• Assume increasing leadership responsibilities over time.

Skills

Accounting principles

Audit & assurance

Client communication

Leadership coaching

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's in accounting

CPA candidate

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

McDonald Jacobs welcomes interest from accounting professionals who would like to be considered for current or future Assurance Senior Staff Accountant opportunities.

As a Senior Staff Accountant in the Assurance Department, you will primarily focus on audits for various organizations, with a strong emphasis on nonprofit agencies. You will collaborate effectively with both internal team members and external clients, taking on a leadership role in client-facing interactions. This position is ideal for someone who is eager to build technical accounting expertise in audit and assurance practices while contributing to the development of Staff Accountants through coaching and guidance.

What You’ll Do

• Lead audits for a range of organizations, particularly nonprofit clients
• Serve as the main point of contact for external clients while collaborating with internal team members
• Develop and refine technical accounting and audit skills
• Provide guidance and coaching to Staff Accountants, fostering a collaborative team environment
• Work under close supervision while growing into a leadership role

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Develops expertise in auditing best practices and refines skills in assurance services
• Cultivates consulting skills by understanding client businesses and identifies opportunities for improvement
• Applies technical knowledge and research to offer client-related recommendations
• Communicates staff performance to management on a regular basis
• Provides input on improving firm-wide systems and process to appropriate personnel
• Manages personal performance expectations while mentoring staff to meet individual goals and standards
• Organizes project activities and ensures tasks are completed within project scope and budget
• Begins to perform detailed review of the team’s work to ensure quality and thoroughness and completion of assignment tasks within agreed timeframes
• Complete other related duties as designated by senior team members

What You’ll Bring

Required Qualifications

• Understanding of and the ability to adhere to generally accepted accounting principles
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities, with strong attention to detail
• Proven ability to handle multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously
• Strong client-facing communication skills with an emphasis on customer service
• Well-organized and with the ability to work efficiently and prioritize appropriately
• Working knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, or experience in a related field required
• 2-4 years of accounting experience, ideally in an assurance or audit capacity

Preferred Qualifications

• Associates degree or related certifications highly preferred
• CPA licensed or qualified candidate

What We Offer

McDonald Jacobs believes our diverse group of employees adds greatly to our balanced work environment and our continued success. We actively invest in being inclusive and providing an equitable work environment. By joining our team, you would be a part of a team that focuses on providing training for personal and professional growth.

Employees also benefit from:

• Generous paid time off
• Family leave benefits
• Employee sabbatical programs
• Medical coverage plans
• Retirement plan contribution matching plans
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities

McDonald Jacobs, PC is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer and values the diversity of our workforce and the knowledge of our people.