Staff Accountant - Tax and Compliance

CFS; Portland (OR); Hybride; USD 75 000 - 85 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

PTO

Résumé du poste

CFS is partnering with a growing Portland organization to hire a Staff Accountant focused on tax and compliance. Located in Portland, OR with a hybrid schedule (4 days work from home, 1 day in the office for local candidates).

The role emphasizes understanding GL activity and how it affects tax reporting and regulatory filings. Ideal candidates have 3+ years of accounting experience and a solid foundation in general ledger processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting preferred with ~3+ years of accounting experience or equivalent
• Strong understanding of general ledger accounting, journal entries, reconciliations and accounting flows
• Tax exposure is preferred but solid accounting fundamentals and ability to learn tax concepts are key

Responsabilités

• Analyze GL activity and how it flows into tax returns and compliance
• Prepare and review journal entries, accruals, deferrals, and reconciliations for month-end close
• Handle tax and regulatory compliance activities including sales/use tax, fuel tax and other filings
• Reconcile tax-related GL accounts, investigate discrepancies, ensure accurate filings
• Research and resolve tax notices and compliance questions with internal teams and agencies
• Maintain tax configurations in the ERP system and support accurate tax treatment
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting and tax processes through controls and automation

Connaissances

GL accounting

Journal entries

Account reconciliations

Tax concepts

Formation

Bachelor’s in Accounting

Outils

ERP system

Description du poste

Location + Work Model

Portland, OR | Hybrid: 4 days work from home, 1 day in office for local candidates

Pay Range

$75,000–$85,000

About The Opportunity

CFS is partnering with a growing Portland organization to find a Staff Accountant focused on tax and compliance.

This is a great opportunity for an accountant who enjoys understanding how transactions flow through the general ledger and ultimately impact tax reporting and compliance. You don't need to be a career tax specialist. We're looking for someone with strong accounting fundamentals who can analyze GL activity, understand the business behind the numbers, and apply that knowledge to tax and regulatory reporting.

Why Join / Company Highlights

• Excellent flexibility: 4 days WFH and just 1 day per week in the Portland office.
• Join a growing, collaborative organization that invests in employee development and offers opportunities to advance within accounting.
• Long-term growth: as the organization continues to grow, this position has the potential to develop toward a Supervisor or Manager-level role.

Responsibilities

• Analyze general ledger activity and understand how transactions flow into tax returns, compliance reporting, and related accounts.
• Prepare and review journal entries, accruals, deferrals, and account reconciliations as part of the month-end close process.
• Handle tax and regulatory compliance activities, including sales & use tax, fuel tax, business taxes, and regulatory filings.
• Reconcile tax-related GL accounts, investigate discrepancies, and ensure accounting records support accurate filings.
• Research and resolve tax notices, accounting questions, and compliance issues, working with internal teams and government agencies as needed.
• Maintain tax configurations within the ERP system and support accurate tax treatment of transactions.
• Help identify opportunities to improve accounting and tax processes through stronger controls, automation, and process improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting preferred, along with approximately 3+ years of accounting experience; candidates with an equivalent combination of education, accounting expertise, and relevant credentials will also be considered.
• Strong understanding of general ledger accounting, journal entries, account reconciliations, and accounting flows, with the analytical ability to connect GL activity to tax and compliance reporting.
• Tax exposure is preferred, including sales & use, indirect, or fuel tax experience, but strong accounting fundamentals and the ability to learn tax concepts are more important than deep tax specialization.

Compensation & Benefits

• $75,000–$85,000 base salary
• Hybrid schedule with 4 days WFH / 1 day in office
• Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, employee assistance program, and additional voluntary benefits.

About CFS

Creative Financial Staffing (CFS) is an employee-owned company (ESOP) specializing in accounting, finance, and technology recruiting. With CPA Firm Foundations, CFS understands the accounting profession from the inside and is committed to developing accounting and finance talent throughout their careers.