Tax Senior

Jobot; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and retirement benefits

Paid time off

Minimal travel requirements

Free parking

Job summary

Jobot in Portland, Oregon is seeking a Senior Tax Associate to support client engagements by preparing and reviewing federal and state income tax returns for individuals, partnerships, corporations, trusts, and estates.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of recent public accounting tax experience, an active CPA license or progress toward licensure, and a solid foundation in the Internal Revenue Code and Treasury Regulations, plus proficiency with tax software and MS Office.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of recent public accounting tax experience.
• Active CPA license or meaningful progress toward licensure.
• Foundational knowledge of the Internal Revenue Code and Treasury Regulations.
• Prior tax research experience.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and reviewing federal and state income tax returns for individuals, partnerships, corporations, trusts and estates.
• Preparing and reviewing property tax returns and other non-income tax filings.
• Collaborating with tax team members to deliver accurate, timely, and high-quality work.
• Building and maintaining professional relationships with clients.
• Participating in training and development to deepen your understanding of tax law and its practical application.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Time management

Client service

Independence

Team collaboration

Education

Active CPA license or progress toward licensure

Tools

CCH Axcess Tax

CaseWare Engagement

GoFileRoom

BNA Income Tax Planner

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job details

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Emily Bohanon

Salary: $85,000 - $110,000 per year

A bit about us

Founded in the late 1980s, we are a mid-sized public accounting firm serving businesses, individuals, and governmental entities across the Pacific Northwest. Our practice focuses on assurance and tax services, with a strong emphasis on long-term client relationships, professional development, and community involvement. Our headquarters is located in Portland, Oregon.

Why join us

Are you looking for a role where you can:

• Collaborate closely with a supportive, high-caliber team
• Learn continuously from experienced leaders
• Deliver thoughtful, high-quality work that clients truly value
• Balance professional responsibilities with life outside of work
• Build meaningful relationships with colleagues and clients alike

If so, this may be the right next step.

We are a growing public accounting firm where accountability is paired with flexibility, and where professionals take pride in their work, their teams, and the impact they make for clients. Whether supporting assurance engagements, preparing complex tax returns, or advising clients through challenges, our people share a commitment to excellence and collaboration.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Health and retirement benefits
• Paid time off
• Minimal travel requirements
• Free parking
• Team events, firm-sponsored meals during busy seasons, and community involvement opportunities
• A collaborative, people-first culture (and yes—snacks are part of it)

Job Details

As a Senior Tax Associate, you will play a key role on client engagements by:

• Preparing and reviewing federal and state income tax returns for:
  • Individuals
  • Partnerships and other pass-through entities
  • Corporations
  • Trusts and estates
• Preparing and reviewing property tax returns and other non-income tax filings
• Collaborating with tax team members to deliver accurate, timely, and high-quality work
• Building and maintaining professional relationships with clients
• Participating in training and development to deepen your understanding of tax law and its practical application

What You Bring

• 3+ years of recent public accounting tax experience
• Active CPA license or meaningful progress toward licensure
• Foundational knowledge of the Internal Revenue Code and Treasury Regulations
• Prior tax research experience
• Comfort working with multiple software platforms; experience with tools such as CCH Axcess Tax, CaseWare Engagement, GoFileRoom, BNA Income Tax Planner, and Microsoft Office is a plus
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to quality
• Positive, professional communication style
• Ability to work independently while also thriving in a team-based environment
• Strong organizational, analytical, time management, and client service skills
• Ability to perform well under deadlines and during peak workload periods

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.