Assurance Manager, Manufacturing
Geffen Mesher job in Oregon
Portland, OR
Geffen 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.
At Geffen Mesher, we believe in fostering strong, lasting partnerships with our clients, and we do the same for our team members. We are a large firm with a small firm feel. Our shareholders are humble, down-to-earth humans who hire and support motivated and resourceful people and provide opportunities to lead successful personal and professional lives. We provide ample growth opportunities whether you are starting as an intern, or you are a seasoned manager.
We are seeking an Assurance Manager to join our Manufacturing team. As a leader, you should be able to manage the people who support you and the engagements you own. You can juggle multiple projects to a high degree of efficiency and demonstrate advanced technical skills in various assurance 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 industries, you won't be limited at Geffen Mesher.
Compensation & Benefits
At Geffen Mesher, we value transparency and equity in compensation. The compensation offered for this position will be based on a variety of factors including, but not limited to: years of relevant experience, unique or specialized skill sets, education, licensure, internal equity, and location. The estimated salary range for this position is $108,000-$140,000.
Additional Benefits Include
401k with a 3% employer contribution
Discretionary profit sharing of up to 4.5% annually
Medical, dental, and vision insurance. We cover 100% of the individual medical premium!!!
Generous PTO, plus12 Paid Holidays, 8 hours of Volunteer Time and Paid Parental Leave
Hybrid work options
Flexible working hours in the summer, Fridays are optional!
Incentive plan for sales leads
Generous Employee Referral Program
Requirements
What you'll be doing
Manage, direct, and monitor client services on multiple engagements; plan, execute, direct, and complete financial statement services in a wide variety of industries (with a focus on Manufacturing); and manage to budget.
Develop and maintain quality client relationships. Maintain active client communication to manage expectations, ensure satisfaction, and meet deadlines.
Perform reviews of reports and other client deliverables to ensure the highest quality, while balancing firm risk and compliance with appropriate professional standards
Ability to manage multiple engagements and competing priorities in a results-oriented team environment.
Manage, develop, train and mentor staff on projects and assess performance for engagement and annual evaluations.
Provide strong analytical, technical, and auditing skills including proficiency in US GAAP and GAAS rules and standard.
Work jointly in work groups and with team members to share knowledge and contribute effectively to complete tasks, develop ideas and processes across organizational boundaries.
Adhere to the core values and standards of the organization.
What makes you a fit
Bachelor's degree in business, accounting or a similar discipline.
5+ plus years recent experience in public accounting.
Manufacturing experience a plus.
Demonstrated supervisory experience in public accounting.
CPA certification highly preferred.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Tech savvy with demonstrated flexibility and comfort adapting to new software.
Geffen Mesher is committed equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities.
To protect the interests of all parties, Geffen Mesher will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to the Firm, including unsolicited resumes sent to the Firm
mailing address, fax machine or email address, directly to
the Firm's
employees, or to the Firm's
resume database will be considered property of Geffen Mesher. The Firm will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. The Firm will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees. This also includes partial resumes, candidate profiles, and candidate details or information.
Salary Description $108,000-$140,000
Tax Senior Manager or Manager, Consulting Services
Geffen Mesher & Company PC job in Portland, OR
Job DescriptionDescription:
Tax Senior Manager or Manager, Consulting Services
Portland, OR
Geffen 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.
At Geffen Mesher, we believe in fostering strong, lasting partnerships with our clients, and we do the same for our team members. We are a large firm with a small firm feel. Our shareholders are humble, down-to-earth humans who hire and support motivated and resourceful people and provide opportunities to lead successful personal and professional lives. We provide ample growth opportunities whether you are starting as an intern, or you are a seasoned manager.
We are seeking a Tax Senior Manager or Manager (depending on experience) to join our Consulting Services team. In this role you'll create mathematic and excel based models and analyses in support of our transaction consulting & large business tax compliance. 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.
Compensation & Benefits
At Geffen Mesher, we value transparency and equity in compensation. The compensation offered for this position will be based on a variety of factors including, but not limited to: years of relevant experience, unique or specialized skill sets, education, licensure, internal equity, and location. The estimated salary range for the Tax Manager is $108,000-$150,000. The estimated salary range for the Senior Tax Manager is $150,000-$200,000.
Additional Benefits Include
401k with a 3% employer contribution
Discretionary profit sharing of up to 4.5% annually
Medical, dental, and vision insurance. We cover 100% of the individual medical premium!!!
Generous PTO, plus 12 Paid Holidays, 8 hours of Volunteer Time and Paid Parental Leave
Hybrid work options
Flexible working hours in the summer, Fridays are optional!
Incentive plan for sales leads
Generous Employee Referral Program
Requirements:
What you'll be doing
Manage and coordinate tax compliance and advisory work for our clients.
Review Federal, Multi-National, Multi-State Corporate and Partnership tax returns.
Lead client relationships on day-to-day tax matters supporting partners with service execution and development of extended services.
Research and consult on technical matters and special projects.
Build and manage client relationships while developing and maintaining business development leads.
Serve in a leadership role on client projects, including planning and project management, resulting in the successful completion of tax planning, advisory, accounting, and compliance projects with exceptional client service.
Perform reviews of reports and other client deliverables to ensure the highest quality, while balancing firm risk and compliance with appropriate professional standards.
Identify and communicate internal business improvement opportunities.
Solve strategic issues requiring analytical skills and an in-depth understanding of tax regulations.
Work collaboratively in groups with other team members to share knowledge and contribute effectively to complete tasks, develop ideas and processes across organizational boundaries.
Adhere to the core values and standards of the organization.
What makes you a fit
Bachelor's degree in business, accounting or a similar discipline.
Five plus years recent experience in public accounting.
Prior experience preparing excel based modeling and analyses with a tax focus.
Demonstrated supervisory experience in public accounting.
CPA certification strongly preferred.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Proficient in MS technology suite.
Experience requirements
Tax Manager: 5+ years with the above experience.
Tax Senior Manager: 7+ years with the above experience including:
Oversees larger and more complex client engagements
Serves as a subject-matter expert in a specialized area
Reviews work at a higher level and ensure technical accuracy and planning considerations
Plays a significant role in strengthening existing client relationships and identifying cross-service opportunities, serving as a strategic advisor
Contributes to business development efforts, including proposals, networking, and client pitching
Geffen Mesher is committed equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities.
To protect the interests of all parties, Geffen Mesher will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to the Firm, including unsolicited resumes sent to the Firm
mailing address, fax machine or email address, directly to
the Firm's
employees, or to the Firm's
resume database will be considered property of Geffen Mesher. The Firm will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. The Firm will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees. This also includes partial resumes, candidate profiles, and candidate details or information.
Accounts Payable Coordinator, Family Office
Geffen Mesher & Company PC job in Portland, OR
Job DescriptionDescription:
Accounts Payable Coordinator, Family Office
Portland, OR
Geffen 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.
At Geffen Mesher, we believe in fostering strong, lasting partnerships with our clients, and we do the same for our team members. We are a large firm with a small firm feel. Our shareholders are humble, down-to-earth humans who hire and support motivated and resourceful people and provide opportunities to lead successful personal and professional lives. We provide ample growth opportunities whether you are starting as an intern, or you are a seasoned manager.
We are seeking an AP Coordinator to join our Family Office Services team. This group provides customized day-to-day administration and oversight of the financial affairs of high-net-worth individuals and families. We see ourselves as an extension of our clients, offering a wide range of services that include bill pay and bookkeeping for individuals and their businesses, accounting and advisory services, trust and estate oversight, assistance with philanthropic efforts, and educating the next generation on the family's wealth and legacy.
As the AP Coordinator, you will take ownership of daily accounts payable tasks and administrative support, and play a vital role in the daily financial operations and administrative support for our diverse high-net-worth clients. You will be responsible for compiling and initiating the accounts payable process, ensuring timely and accurate processing of invoices, payments, and expense reimbursements. This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a service-driven environment, values accuracy and discretion, and enjoys supporting a collaborative, high-performing team.
Requirements:
What You'll be Doing:
Accounts Payable & Financial Support:
Receive, organize, and accurately enter vendor invoices into bill payment systems.
Route invoices for approval.
Monitor invoice due dates and prepare weekly disbursement schedules to ensure timely payments.
Maintain up-to-date vendor records, including W-9s and banking details; assist with annual 1099 preparation.
Track recurring payments and support cash flow planning.
Assist with accounts payable-related bank reconciliations and ensure proper expense documentation.
Client & Team Coordination:
Respond promptly to vendor inquiries and monitor payment statuses.
Communicate with internal accountants and client contacts to clarify payment questions or obtain approvals.
Flag unusual transactions or discrepancies to the team for further review.
Participate actively in ongoing process improvements for accounts payable and office operations.
Administrative & Operational Support:
Sort and distribute incoming mail for Family Office clients.[MH1]
Maintain organized electronic files in shared drives and secure online portals.
Assist with document preparation and occasional in-office errands or mailings as needed.
Provide general administrative support to the Family Office team, contributing to smooth daily operations.
What We Are Looking For:
Two or more years of accounts payable or bookkeeping experience with an emphasis on administrative support.
Experience with with QuickBooks Online, Bill.com, or similar tools.
Demonstrated ability to quickly adapt to new processes and software, coupled with strong analytical skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, particularly Excel.
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
Excellent teamwork skills balanced with the ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines with minimal supervision.
Unwavering commitment to maintaining the highest standards of professionalism and client confidentiality.
Strong communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with vendors and colleagues.
Intellectual curiosity and proactive mindset, taking the initiative to identify process improvements to explore with the team.
Proven track record of reliability and dependability in professional settings.
Efficiency-oriented approach, with a focus on punctuality and continuous improvement of work processes.
Ability to thrive in a dynamic environment, adapting to changing priorities while maintaining attention to detail, while simultaneously feeling at home with routine and repetitive tasks.
Strong problem-solving skills and the capacity to think creatively when addressing client needs.
Prior experience in a professional services environment is preferred.
Compensation & Benefits
At Geffen Mesher, we value transparency and equity in compensation. The compensation offered for this position will be based on a variety of factors including, but not limited to: years of relevant experience, unique or specialized skill sets, education, licensure, internal equity, and location. The estimated hourly range for this position is $26.00 - $30.00 an hour.
Additional Benefits Include
401k with a 3% employer contribution
Discretionary profit sharing of up to 4.5% annually
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
100% of employee-only medical premium coverage
Medical, dependent care, and transportation flexible spending accounts
160 hours PTO, 12 Paid Holidays, 8 hours of Volunteer Time, and Paid Parental Leave
Hybrid work options
Flexible working hours in the summer
Generous Employee Referral Program
Incentive plan for sales leads
On-site gym
Geffen Mesher is committed equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities.
To protect the interests of all parties, Geffen Mesher will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to the Firm, including unsolicited resumes sent to the Firm mailing address, fax machine or email address, directly to the Firm's employees, or to the Firm's resume database will be considered property of Geffen Mesher. The Firm will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. The Firm will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees. This also includes partial resumes, candidate profiles, and candidate details or information.
Executive Services Assistant
Geffen Mesher & Company PC job in Portland, OR
Geffen 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.
At Geffen Mesher, we believe in fostering strong, lasting partnerships with our clients, and we do the same for our team members. We are a mid-sized firm with a small firm feel. Our shareholders are humble, down-to-earth humans who hire and support motivated and resourceful people and provide opportunities to lead successful personal and professional lives. We provide ample growth opportunities whether you are starting as an intern, or you are a seasoned manager.
The Executive Service Assistant provides critical support to the tax department by preparing, organizing, and assembling client deliverables and related documents. This role ensures that all client documents are accurate, complete, and presented in a professional manner in compliance with firm standards. This position plays a key role in maintaining efficient workflow during busy seasons and supporting overall client service throughout the year.
Compensation & Benefits
At Geffen Mesher, we value transparency and equity in compensation. The compensation offered for this position will be based on a variety of factors including, but not limited to: years of relevant experience, unique or specialized skill sets, education, licensure, internal equity, and location. The salary range for this position is $21-$33 per hour.
Additional Benefits Include
401k with a 3% employer contribution
Discretionary profit sharing of up to 4.5% annually
Medical, dental, and vision insurance. We cover 100% of the individual medical premium!!!
Generous PTO, plus 12 Paid Holidays, 8 hours of Volunteer Time and Paid Parental Leave
Flexible workweek during the summer, Fridays are optional!
Incentive plan for sales leads
Generous Employee Referral Program
Requirements
Key Responsibilities:
· Assemble, organize, and finalize client tax returns and related documents for electronic or hard-copy delivery.
· Review assembled documents for accuracy, completeness, and consistency with firm formatting standards.
· Work in high-volume environment with some evening/weekend overtime during peak deadlines.
· Maintain confidentiality of all clients and firm information.
Other Responsibilities:
· Assist with electronic filing (e-filing) processes and monitor acceptance notices during peak tax deadlines.
· Provide support with uploading client electronic documents for preparation.
· Assist with downloading annual client source documents for review.
· Support with annual client engagement letter processes for tax department.
· Provide general administrative support to the office, including copying, binding, and routing documents.
· Assist with mailing, courier services, and answering phones as needed.
· Support special projects and other duties, particularly during non-peak filing seasons.
· Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
· Prior administrative or office support experience preferred; experience in a professional services or accounting environment a plus.
· Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and quality control.
· Time management skills with reliability, initiative and ability to multitask.
· Ability to work in a deadline-driven environment with speed and efficiency.
· Professional demeanor, excellent communication and teamwork skills.
· Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
· Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and document management systems.
Geffen Mesher is committed equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities.
To protect the interests of all parties, Geffen Mesher will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to the Firm, including unsolicited resumes sent to the Firm mailing address, fax machine or email address, directly to the Firm's employees, or to the Firm's resume database will be considered property of Geffen Mesher. The Firm will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. The Firm will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees. This also includes partial resumes, candidate profiles, and candidate details or information.
Salary Description $21-$33 per hour
Tax Staff Accountant
Geffen Mesher & Company PC job in Portland, OR
Portland, OR
Geffen 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 Staff Accountant to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for the efficient accurate, complete, and timely preparation and review of individual fiduciary tax returns. You can juggle multiple projects to a high degree of efficiency, and you demonstrate proficient technical skills in a variety of tax and accounting areas. You'll help business leaders look around corners, go beyond the numbers, do something different by developing rapport with clients and making a difference. Whether you intend to specialize or would rather gain exposure across many service lines, you won't be limited at Geffen Mesher. We'll encourage you to explore diverse opportunities to find your focus and thrive in your chosen career.
Compensation & Benefits
At Geffen Mesher, we value transparency and equity in compensation. The compensation offered for this position will be based on a variety of factors including, but not limited to: years of relevant experience, unique or specialized skill sets, education, licensure, internal equity, and location. The estimated salary range for this position is $70,000-80,000.
Additional Benefits Include
401k with a 3% employer contribution
Discretionary profit sharing of up to 4.5% annually
Medical, dental, and vision insurance. We cover 100% of the individual medical premium!!!
Generous PTO, plus 12 Paid Holidays, 8 hours of Volunteer Time and Paid Parental Leave
Hybrid work options
Flexible working hours in the summer, Fridays are optional!
Incentive plan for sales leads
Generous Employee Referral Program
Requirements
What you will be doing
Assists with all aspects of the annual tax compliance for business and individual clients including planning, projections, extensions, responses to tax notices, research, drafting client memorandum, and calculating quarterly estimated payments.
Prepares tax returns for S-corporations, C-corporations, Partnerships, Trusts, and individuals with accuracy and assists with identification of tax saving opportunities and tax exposures.
Demonstrates ownership over the status of all assigned projects to ensure all client delivery and statutory filing deadlines are met.
Maintains professional and effective communication with clients to gather information for the tax return preparation process.
Work jointly in work groups and with team members to share knowledge and contribute effectively to complete tasks, develop ideas and processes across organizational boundaries.
Adhere to the core values and standards of the organization.
What makes you a fit
Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting or combination of like education discipline and advanced learning.
Fluency in the English language.
Geffen Mesher is committed equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities.
To protect the interests of all parties, Geffen Mesher will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to the Firm, including unsolicited resumes sent to the Firm mailing address, fax machine or email address, directly to the Firm's employees, or to the Firm's resume database will be considered property of Geffen Mesher. The Firm will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. The Firm will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees. This also includes partial resumes, candidate profiles, and candidate details or information.
Salary Description $70,000- $80,000
Part Time/ Temporary Office Assistant
Geffen Mesher job in Oregon
Geffen 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, Data and Analytics, Litigation Support, Family Office, and full-service Tax planning, spanning several industries.
We are looking for an enthusiastic part time Office Assistant at our main office in downtown Portland. This role will provide administrative support and requires a high degree of confidentiality, attention to detail, paired with accuracy and flexibility. This position will require you to work during our Tax Deadline (January 8th- April 15th, 2026) and will work about 20+ hours a week. The successful candidate will be very detail oriented, able to learn the work that we do, and comfortable working independently or with a team. This is a part-time/temporary in-office position.
Requirements
What you'll be doing
Provide back-up clerical support to executive assistants as needed including scanning, filing, data entry & other ad hoc projects and tasks
Download/scan client workpapers; upload to virtual file room.
Scan client documents for verification to our online software portal.
What makes you a fit
High School diploma or general education degree (GED) and experience working in a professional environment.
2+ years in an administrative support role.
Strong computer skills, comfortable working in a Windows environment and learning new software. Must have intermediate knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams and Adobe Acrobat).
Comfortable working in a deadline driven environment, and able to balance competing priorities with ease and grace.
Proactive, receptive to feedback and able to solve problems independently/within a team.
Ability to communicate clearly, and comfortable reaching out for further direction and clarity as needed.
Compensation & Benefits
At Geffen Mesher, we value transparency and equity in compensation. The compensation offered for this position will be based on a variety of factors including, but not limited to: years of relevant experience, unique or specialized skill sets, education, licensure, internal equity, and location. The hourly pay rate for this position is $20.00 an hour.
Geffen Mesher is committed equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities.
To protect the interests of all parties, Geffen Mesher will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to the Firm, including unsolicited resumes sent to the Firm mailing address, fax machine or email address, directly to the Firm's employees, or to the Firm's resume database will be considered property of Geffen Mesher. The Firm will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. The Firm will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees. This also includes partial resumes, candidate profiles, and candidate details or information.
Tax Senior Manager or Manager, Manufacturing
Geffen Mesher & Company PC job in Portland, OR
Portland, OR
Geffen 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.
At Geffen Mesher, we believe in fostering strong, lasting partnerships with our clients, and we do the same for our team members. We are a large firm with a small firm feel. Our shareholders are humble, down-to-earth humans who hire and support motivated and resourceful people and provide opportunities to lead successful personal and professional lives. We provide ample growth opportunities whether you are starting as an intern, or you are a seasoned manager.
We are seeking a Tax Senior Manager or Manager (depending on experience) to join our Manufacturing team. As a leader, you should be able to manage the people who support you and the engagements you own. 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.
Compensation & Benefits
At Geffen Mesher, we value transparency and equity in compensation. The compensation offered for this position will be based on a variety of factors including, but not limited to: years of relevant experience, unique or specialized skill sets, education, licensure, internal equity, and location. The estimated salary range for the Tax Manager is $108,000-$150,000. The estimated salary range for the Senior Tax Manager is $150,000-$200,000.
Additional Benefits Include
401k with a 3% employer contribution
Discretionary profit sharing of up to 4.5% annually
Medical, dental, and vision insurance. We cover 100% of the individual medical premium!!!
Generous PTO, plus 12 Paid Holidays, 8 hours of Volunteer Time and Paid Parental Leave
Hybrid work options
Flexible working hours in the summer, Fridays are optional!
Incentive plan for sales leads
Generous Employee Referral Program
Requirements
What you'll be doing
Manage and coordinate tax compliance and advisory work for our commercial clients.
Review Federal, Multi-National, Multi-State Corporate and Partnership tax returns.
Lead client relationships on day-to-day tax matters supporting partners with service execution and development of extended services.
Research and consult on technical matters and special projects.
Build and manage client relationships while developing and maintaining business development leads.
Serve in a leadership role on client projects, including planning and project management, resulting in the successful completion of tax planning, advisory, accounting, and compliance projects with exceptional client service.
Perform reviews of reports and other client deliverables to ensure the highest quality, while balancing firm risk and compliance with appropriate professional standards.
Identify and communicate internal business improvement opportunities.
Solve strategic issues requiring analytical skills and an in-depth understanding of tax regulations.
Work collaboratively in groups with other team members to share knowledge and contribute effectively to complete tasks, develop ideas and processes across organizational boundaries.
Adhere to the core values and standards of the organization.
What makes you a fit
Bachelor's degree in business, accounting or a similar discipline.
Five plus years recent experience in public accounting.
Demonstrated supervisory experience in public accounting.
CPA certification strongly preferred.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Construction related experience with contractors, subcontractors, and home developers.
Understanding of IRC Section 460 and long-term contract accounting.
Knowledge of accounting method changes.
Understanding of tax depreciation rules.
Experienced with multi-state taxation and apportionment/nexus rules.
Understanding of taxation of business accruals and prepaid expenses.
Willingness to lead internal training on construction related topics.
Willingness to dig into new legislation and assist the team with understanding the impact on construction clients.
Proficient in MS technology suite.
Experience requirements
Tax Manager: 5+ years with the above experience.
Tax Senior Manager: 7+ years with the above experience including:
Oversees larger and more complex client engagements
Serves as a subject-matter expert in a specialized area
Reviews work at a higher level and ensure technical accuracy and planning considerations
Plays a significant role in strengthening existing client relationships and identifying cross-service opportunities, serving as a strategic advisor
Contributes to business development efforts, including proposals, networking, and client pitching
Geffen Mesher is committed equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities.
To protect the interests of all parties, Geffen Mesher will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to the Firm, including unsolicited resumes sent to the Firm
mailing address, fax machine or email address, directly to
the Firm's
employees, or to the Firm's
resume database will be considered property of Geffen Mesher. The Firm will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. The Firm will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees. This also includes partial resumes, candidate profiles, and candidate details or information.
Salary Description $108,000-$200,000
Tax Senior
Geffen Mesher & Company PC job in Portland, OR
Full-time Description
Tax Senior
Portland, OR
Geffen 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.
At Geffen Mesher, we believe in fostering strong, lasting partnerships with our clients, and we do the same for our team members. We are a large firm with a small firm feel. Our shareholders are humble, down-to-earth humans who hire and support motivated and resourceful people and provide opportunities to lead successful personal and professional lives. We provide ample growth opportunities whether you are starting as an intern, or you are a seasoned manager.
We are seeking a Tax Senior to join our team. Here at Geffen Mesher, we specialize in a wide variety of industries so whatever your interest is, you'll find a rewarding career with us! As a Tax Senior, you should be able to manage the people who support you and the engagements you own. 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. Join us and be a trusted advisor to our clients at Geffen Mesher!
Compensation & Benefits
At Geffen Mesher, we value transparency and equity in compensation. The compensation offered for this position will be based on a variety of factors including, but not limited to: years of relevant experience, unique or specialized skill sets, education, licensure, internal equity, and location. The estimated salary range for this position is $85,000-$106,000.
Additional Benefits Include
401k with a 3% employer contribution
Discretionary profit sharing of up to 4.5% annually
Medical, dental, and vision insurance. We cover 100% of the individual medical premium!!!
Generous PTO, plus 12 Paid Holidays, 8 hours of Volunteer Time and Paid Parental Leave
Hybrid work options
Flexible workweek during the summer, Fridays are optional!
Incentive plan for sales leads
Generous Employee Referral Program
Requirements
What you'll be doing
Manage and coordinate tax compliance and advisory work for our auto dealership business clients.
Review Federal and State C-Corporation, S-Corporation, and Partnership tax returns.
Lead client relationships on day-to-day tax matters supporting partners with service execution and development of extended services.
Research and consult on technical matters and special projects.
Build and manage client relationships while developing and maintaining business development leads.
Serve in a leadership role on client projects, including planning and project management, resulting in the successful completion of tax planning, advisory, accounting, and compliance projects with exceptional client service.
Perform reviews of reports and other client deliverables to ensure the highest quality, while balancing firm risk and compliance with appropriate professional standards.
Identify and communicate internal business improvement opportunities.
Solve strategic issues requiring analytical skills and an in-depth understanding of tax regulations.
What makes you a fit
Bachelor's degree in business, accounting or a similar discipline.
Experience in the auto dealership industry
Demonstrated supervisory experience in accounting.
CPA certification strongly preferred.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Proficient in MS Office technology suite.
Geffen Mesher is committed equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities.
To protect the interests of all parties, Geffen Mesher will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to the Firm, including unsolicited resumes sent to the Firm
mailing address, fax machine or email address, directly to
the Firm's
employees, or to the Firm's
resume database will be considered property of Geffen Mesher. The Firm will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. The Firm will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees. This also includes partial resumes, candidate profiles, and candidate details or information.
Salary Description $85,000-$106,000
Senior Manager or Manager, SALT (Direct Tax)
Geffen Mesher & Company PC job in Portland, OR
Portland, OR
Geffen 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.
At Geffen Mesher, we believe in fostering strong, lasting partnerships with our clients, and we do the same for our team members. We are a large firm with a small firm feel. Our shareholders are humble, down-to-earth humans who hire and support motivated and resourceful people and provide opportunities to lead successful personal and professional lives. We provide ample growth opportunities whether you are starting as an intern, or you are a seasoned manager.
We are seeking a SALT Manager or Senior Manager (depending on experience) with Direct Tax experience to support and grow our State and Local tax group. In this role, you'll be able to 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.
Compensation & Benefits
At Geffen Mesher, we value transparency and equity in compensation. The compensation offered for this position will be based on a variety of factors including, but not limited to: years of relevant experience, unique or specialized skill sets, education, licensure, internal equity, and location. The estimated salary range for the Tax Manager is $108,000-$150,000. The estimated salary range for the Senior Tax Manager is $150,000-$200,000.
Additional Benefits Include
401k with a 3% employer contribution
Discretionary profit sharing of up to 4.5% annually
Medical, dental, and vision insurance. We cover 100% of the individual medical premium!!!
Generous PTO, plus 12 Paid Holidays, 8 hours of Volunteer Time and Paid Parental Leave
Hybrid work options
Flexible working hours in the summer, Fridays are optional!
Incentive plan for sales leads
Generous Employee Referral Program
Requirements
What you'll be doing
Delivering a full range of tax planning, consulting and compliance services to clients.
Working closely with staff on all phases of projects and engagement management for multiple clients.
Mentoring and leading tax staff.
What makes you a fit
Bachelor's degree in business, accounting or a similar discipline.
Broad exposure to State and Local Taxes including knowledge in State Income/Franchise Tax, Credits and Incentives, Sales, and Use Tax; must be eager to work on a variety of SALT issues and have recent experience with Direct SALT.
Strong tax accounting skills with proficiency in US GAAP, tax compliance, corporate consolidated returns, and combined state tax returns
Recent Preparation experience of state income and franchise tax returns -corporate and pass-throughs-including preparation of workpapers as well as experience in tax software.
Experience with state tax planning, tax research, and tax analysis.
Extensive technical skills, including ASC 740, nexus considerations, unitary filing, apportionment methodologies, tax base rules, tax research, compliance, and consulting as it relates to multi-state jurisdictions.
Ability to supervise staff and lead projects.
Exceptional client service and communication skills with a demonstrated ability to develop and maintain outstanding client relationships.
CPA certification if qualified to sit for the CPA; if not qualified, licensed attorney, Enrolled Agent, or other appropriate certification (or in the process of obtaining)
Excellent research, writing, and verbal communication skills.
Proficient in MS technology suite.
Experience requirements
SALT Manager: 5+ years with the above experience.
SALT Senior Manager: 7+ years with the above experience including:
Oversees larger and more complex client engagements
Serves as a subject-matter expert in a specialized area
Reviews work at a higher level and ensure technical accuracy and planning considerations
Plays a significant role in strengthening existing client relationships and identifying cross-service opportunities, serving as a strategic advisor
Contributes to business development efforts, including proposals, networking, and client pitching
Geffen Mesher is committed equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities.
To protect the interests of all parties, Geffen Mesher will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to the Firm, including unsolicited resumes sent to the Firm
mailing address, fax machine or email address, directly to
the Firm's
employees, or to the Firm's
resume database will be considered property of Geffen Mesher. The Firm will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. The Firm will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees. This also includes partial resumes, candidate profiles, and candidate details or information.
Salary Description $108,000-$200,000
Transformation Director or Manager
Geffen Mesher & Company PC job in Portland, OR
Full-time Description
Transformation Director or Manager (depending on experience)
Portland, OR
Geffen 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.
At Geffen Mesher, we believe in fostering strong, lasting partnerships with our clients, and we do the same for our team members. We are a mid-sized firm with a small firm feel. Our shareholders are humble, down-to-earth humans who hire and support motivated and resourceful people and provide opportunities to lead successful personal and professional lives. We provide ample growth opportunities whether you are starting as an intern, or you are a seasoned manager.
The Transformation Director or Manager champions organizational health and continuous improvement that builds the capacity for the firm to achieve greater effectiveness by developing, improving, and reinforcing strategies, structures, and processes. Reporting directly to the Chief Operating Officer, the Transformation position plays a pivotal role in identifying opportunities and spearheading strategic projects that bring significant benefits to the business. This position requires a proactive and strategic thinker who can navigate a dynamic environment and lead efforts to enhance operational efficiency, drive profitability, and implement solutions that achieve our strategic goals.
This role will steward a culture of organizational health and continuous improvement that builds the capacity for the firm to achieve greater effectiveness by developing, improving, and reinforcing strategies, structures, and processes. If you have expertise in change management, organizational development, innovation, and project manager, this is the opportunity for you!
Compensation & Benefits
At Geffen Mesher, we value transparency and equity in compensation. The compensation offered for this position will be based on a variety of factors including, but not limited to: years of relevant experience, unique or specialized skill sets, education, licensure, internal equity, and location. The estimated salary range for this position is $130,000-$170,000.
Additional Benefits Include
401k with a 3% employer contribution
Discretionary profit sharing of up to 4.5% annually
Medical, dental, and vision insurance. We cover 100% of the individual medical premium!!!
Generous PTO, plus 12 Paid Holidays, 8 hours of Volunteer Time and Paid Parental Leave
Hybrid work options
Flexible workweek during the summer, Fridays are optional!
Incentive plan for sales leads
Generous Employee Referral Program
Requirements
What you'll be doing
Collaboration with Team Leads: Work closely with Team Leads to execute the strategic plan and contribute to the long-term vision of the firm.
Administrative Oversight: Supervise administrative projects, support processes, scheduling, and workflow management to ensure smooth operations.
Software Innovation: Explore and assess new software solutions to streamline processes, increase efficiency, and drive innovation. Develop and implement a comprehensive plan for software integration and adoption.
Software Administration: Evaluate, renew, set up, and administer tax-based software systems, such as Axcess, Sureprep, and Safesend, to ensure optimal functionality and compliance.
Research Subscriptions: Evaluate, renew, set up, and administer research subscriptions to support the firm's work and decision-making processes.
Resource Allocation Planning: Participate in team utilization planning through Power BI reports and coordinate with the Production Planner to optimize resource allocation.
Team Meetings: Actively participate in team meetings across the Firm to align strategies, discuss progress, and address challenges.
Special Projects: Oversee special projects and monitor progress towards established goals, ensuring successful project completion.
Contractor Utilization: Supervise the utilization of seasonal contractors, outsourcing resources, and coordinate with Training to maintain a high level of productivity.
What makes you a fit
Experience working in public accounting is strongly preferred.
Manager in a public accounting firm who would like growth and to move into the business side of the Firm.
Desire to join a Firm that invests in technology and innovation.
Proven experience in operations management, process optimization, or project leadership is a strong plus.
Experience Requirements
Transformation Manager: 5+ years with the above experience
Transformation Director: 7+ years with the above experience
The successful candidate with have the following competencies
Dealing with Ambiguity - can effectively cope with change. Can shift gears comfortably. Can decide and act without having the total picture. Is not upset when things are up in the air.
Timely Decision Making - makes timely decisions, sometimes with incomplete information and under tight deadlines with pressure. Able to make a quick decision.
Customer Focus - dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers. Gets firsthand customer information and uses it for improvements in products and services. Acts with the customer in mind.
Interpersonal Savvy - relates well to all kinds of people, up, down, and sideways, inside and outside the organization. Builds appropriate rapport. Builds constructive and effective relationships. Uses diplomacy and tact.
Listening - practices attentive and active listening. Has the patience to hear people out. Can accurately restate the opinions of others even when they disagree.
Organizing - can marshal resources to get things done (people, funding, material, support). Can orchestrate multiple activities at once to accomplish a goal. Uses resources effectively and efficiently.
Peer relationships - Can quickly find common ground and solve problems for the good of all. Can represent their own interests and be fair to other groups. Can solve problems with peers with a minimum of noise. Is seen as a team player and is cooperative. Easily gains trust and support of peers. Encourages collaboration and can be candid with peers.
Planning - accurately scopes the length and difficulty of tasks and projects. Sets goals and objectives. Breaks down work into the process steps. Develops schedules and assignments. Anticipates and adjusts for problems and roadblocks. Measures performance against goals and evaluates results.
Priority Setting - spends their time and the time of others on what is important. Quickly zeroes in on the critical few and puts the trivial many aside. Can quickly sense what will help or hinder accomplishing the goal. Eliminates roadblocks and creates focus.
Geffen Mesher is committed equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities.
To protect the interests of all parties, Geffen Mesher will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to the Firm, including unsolicited resumes sent to the Firm
mailing address, fax machine or email address, directly to
the Firm's
employees, or to the Firm's
resume database will be considered property of Geffen Mesher. The Firm will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. The Firm will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees. This also includes partial resumes, candidate profiles, and candidate details or information.
Salary Description $120,000-$150,000
Accounts Payable Coordinator, Family Office
Geffen Mesher job in Oregon
Portland, OR
Geffen 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.
At Geffen Mesher, we believe in fostering strong, lasting partnerships with our clients, and we do the same for our team members. We are a large firm with a small firm feel. Our shareholders are humble, down-to-earth humans who hire and support motivated and resourceful people and provide opportunities to lead successful personal and professional lives. We provide ample growth opportunities whether you are starting as an intern, or you are a seasoned manager.
We are seeking an AP Coordinator to join our Family Office Services team. This group provides customized day-to-day administration and oversight of the financial affairs of high-net-worth individuals and families. We see ourselves as an extension of our clients, offering a wide range of services that include bill pay and bookkeeping for individuals and their businesses, accounting and advisory services, trust and estate oversight, assistance with philanthropic efforts, and educating the next generation on the family's wealth and legacy.
As the AP Coordinator, you will take ownership of daily accounts payable tasks and administrative support, and play a vital role in the daily financial operations and administrative support for our diverse high-net-worth clients. You will be responsible for compiling and initiating the accounts payable process, ensuring timely and accurate processing of invoices, payments, and expense reimbursements. This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a service-driven environment, values accuracy and discretion, and enjoys supporting a collaborative, high-performing team.
Requirements
What You'll be Doing:
Accounts Payable & Financial Support:
Receive, organize, and accurately enter vendor invoices into bill payment systems.
Route invoices for approval.
Monitor invoice due dates and prepare weekly disbursement schedules to ensure timely payments.
Maintain up-to-date vendor records, including W-9s and banking details; assist with annual 1099 preparation.
Track recurring payments and support cash flow planning.
Assist with accounts payable-related bank reconciliations and ensure proper expense documentation.
Client & Team Coordination:
Respond promptly to vendor inquiries and monitor payment statuses.
Communicate with internal accountants and client contacts to clarify payment questions or obtain approvals.
Flag unusual transactions or discrepancies to the team for further review.
Participate actively in ongoing process improvements for accounts payable and office operations.
Administrative & Operational Support:
Sort and distribute incoming mail for Family Office clients.[MH1]
Maintain organized electronic files in shared drives and secure online portals.
Assist with document preparation and occasional in-office errands or mailings as needed.
Provide general administrative support to the Family Office team, contributing to smooth daily operations.
What We Are Looking For:
Two or more years of accounts payable or bookkeeping experience with an emphasis on administrative support.
Experience with with QuickBooks Online, Bill.com, or similar tools.
Demonstrated ability to quickly adapt to new processes and software, coupled with strong analytical skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, particularly Excel.
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
Excellent teamwork skills balanced with the ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines with minimal supervision.
Unwavering commitment to maintaining the highest standards of professionalism and client confidentiality.
Strong communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with vendors and colleagues.
Intellectual curiosity and proactive mindset, taking the initiative to identify process improvements to explore with the team.
Proven track record of reliability and dependability in professional settings.
Efficiency-oriented approach, with a focus on punctuality and continuous improvement of work processes.
Ability to thrive in a dynamic environment, adapting to changing priorities while maintaining attention to detail, while simultaneously feeling at home with routine and repetitive tasks.
Strong problem-solving skills and the capacity to think creatively when addressing client needs.
Prior experience in a professional services environment is preferred.
Compensation & Benefits
At Geffen Mesher, we value transparency and equity in compensation. The compensation offered for this position will be based on a variety of factors including, but not limited to: years of relevant experience, unique or specialized skill sets, education, licensure, internal equity, and location. The estimated hourly range for this position is $26.00 - $30.00 an hour.
Additional Benefits Include
401k with a 3% employer contribution
Discretionary profit sharing of up to 4.5% annually
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
100% of employee-only medical premium coverage
Medical, dependent care, and transportation flexible spending accounts
160 hours PTO, 12 Paid Holidays, 8 hours of Volunteer Time, and Paid Parental Leave
Hybrid work options
Flexible working hours in the summer
Generous Employee Referral Program
Incentive plan for sales leads
On-site gym
Geffen Mesher is committed equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities.
To protect the interests of all parties, Geffen Mesher will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to the Firm, including unsolicited resumes sent to the Firm mailing address, fax machine or email address, directly to the Firm's employees, or to the Firm's resume database will be considered property of Geffen Mesher. The Firm will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. The Firm will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees. This also includes partial resumes, candidate profiles, and candidate details or information.
Salary Description $26.00 - $30.00 / hr
Tax Staff Accountant
Geffen Mesher job in Oregon
Portland, OR
Geffen 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 Staff Accountant to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for the efficient accurate, complete, and timely preparation and review of individual fiduciary tax returns. You can juggle multiple projects to a high degree of efficiency, and you demonstrate proficient technical skills in a variety of tax and accounting areas. You'll help business leaders look around corners, go beyond the numbers, do something different by developing rapport with clients and making a difference. Whether you intend to specialize or would rather gain exposure across many service lines, you won't be limited at Geffen Mesher. We'll encourage you to explore diverse opportunities to find your focus and thrive in your chosen career.
Compensation & Benefits
At Geffen Mesher, we value transparency and equity in compensation. The compensation offered for this position will be based on a variety of factors including, but not limited to: years of relevant experience, unique or specialized skill sets, education, licensure, internal equity, and location. The estimated salary range for this position is $70,000-80,000.
Additional Benefits Include
401k with a 3% employer contribution
Discretionary profit sharing of up to 4.5% annually
Medical, dental, and vision insurance. We cover 100% of the individual medical premium!!!
Generous PTO, plus 12 Paid Holidays, 8 hours of Volunteer Time and Paid Parental Leave
Hybrid work options
Flexible working hours in the summer, Fridays are optional!
Incentive plan for sales leads
Generous Employee Referral Program
Requirements
What you will be doing
Assists with all aspects of the annual tax compliance for business and individual clients including planning, projections, extensions, responses to tax notices, research, drafting client memorandum, and calculating quarterly estimated payments.
Prepares tax returns for S-corporations, C-corporations, Partnerships, Trusts, and individuals with accuracy and assists with identification of tax saving opportunities and tax exposures.
Demonstrates ownership over the status of all assigned projects to ensure all client delivery and statutory filing deadlines are met.
Maintains professional and effective communication with clients to gather information for the tax return preparation process.
Work jointly in work groups and with team members to share knowledge and contribute effectively to complete tasks, develop ideas and processes across organizational boundaries.
Adhere to the core values and standards of the organization.
What makes you a fit
Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting or combination of like education discipline and advanced learning.
Fluency in the English language.
Geffen Mesher is committed equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities.
To protect the interests of all parties, Geffen Mesher will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to the Firm, including unsolicited resumes sent to the Firm mailing address, fax machine or email address, directly to the Firm's employees, or to the Firm's resume database will be considered property of Geffen Mesher. The Firm will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. The Firm will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees. This also includes partial resumes, candidate profiles, and candidate details or information.
Salary Description $70,000- $80,000
Part Time/ Temporary Office Assistant
Geffen Mesher & Company PC job in Portland, OR
Geffen 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, Data and Analytics, Litigation Support, Family Office, and full-service Tax planning, spanning several industries.
We are looking for an enthusiastic part time Office Assistant at our main office in downtown Portland. This role will provide administrative support and requires a high degree of confidentiality, attention to detail, paired with accuracy and flexibility. This position will require you to work during our Tax Deadline (January 8th- April 15th, 2026) and will work about 20+ hours a week. The successful candidate will be very detail oriented, able to learn the work that we do, and comfortable working independently or with a team. This is a part-time/temporary in-office position.
Requirements
What you'll be doing
Provide back-up clerical support to executive assistants as needed including scanning, filing, data entry & other ad hoc projects and tasks
Download/scan client workpapers; upload to virtual file room.
Scan client documents for verification to our online software portal.
What makes you a fit
High School diploma or general education degree (GED) and experience working in a professional environment.
2+ years in an administrative support role.
Strong computer skills, comfortable working in a Windows environment and learning new software. Must have intermediate knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams and Adobe Acrobat).
Comfortable working in a deadline driven environment, and able to balance competing priorities with ease and grace.
Proactive, receptive to feedback and able to solve problems independently/within a team.
Ability to communicate clearly, and comfortable reaching out for further direction and clarity as needed.
Compensation & Benefits
At Geffen Mesher, we value transparency and equity in compensation. The compensation offered for this position will be based on a variety of factors including, but not limited to: years of relevant experience, unique or specialized skill sets, education, licensure, internal equity, and location. The hourly pay rate for this position is $20.00 an hour.
Geffen Mesher is committed equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities.
To protect the interests of all parties, Geffen Mesher will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to the Firm, including unsolicited resumes sent to the Firm mailing address, fax machine or email address, directly to the Firm's employees, or to the Firm's resume database will be considered property of Geffen Mesher. The Firm will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. The Firm will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees. This also includes partial resumes, candidate profiles, and candidate details or information.
Tax Senior Manager, Professional Services
Geffen Mesher job in Oregon
Portland
Geffen 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.
At Geffen Mesher, we believe in fostering strong, lasting partnerships with our clients, and we do the same for our team members. We are a large firm with a small firm feel. Our shareholders are humble, down-to-earth humans who hire and support motivated and resourceful people and provide opportunities to lead successful personal and professional lives. We provide ample growth opportunities whether you are starting as an intern, or you are a seasoned manager.
We are seeking a Tax Senior Manager to join our Professional Services team. As a leader, you should be able to manage the people who support you and the engagements you own. 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.
Compensation & Benefits
At Geffen Mesher, we value transparency and equity in compensation. The compensation offered for this position will be based on a variety of factors including, but not limited to: years of relevant experience, unique or specialized skill sets, education, licensure, internal equity, and location. The estimated salary range for this position is $150,000-$200,000.
Additional Benefits Include
401k with a 3% employer contribution
Discretionary profit sharing of up to 4.5% annually
Medical, dental, and vision insurance. We cover 100% of the individual medical premium!!!
Generous PTO, plus 12 Paid Holidays, 8 hours of Volunteer Time and Paid Parental Leave
Hybrid work options
Flexible working hours in the summer, Fridays are optional!
Incentive plan for sales leads
Generous Employee Referral Program
Requirements
What you'll be doing
Manage and coordinate tax compliance and advisory work for our business clients.
Review Federal, C-Corporation, S-Corporation, and Partnership tax returns.
Lead client relationships on day-to-day tax matters supporting partners with service execution and development of extended services.
Research and consult on technical matters and special projects.
Build and manage client relationships while developing and maintaining business development leads.
Serve in a leadership role on client projects, including planning and project management, resulting in the successful completion of tax planning, advisory, accounting, and compliance projects with exceptional client service.
Perform reviews of reports and other client deliverables to ensure the highest quality, while balancing firm risk and compliance with appropriate professional standards.
Identify and communicate internal business improvement opportunities.
Solve strategic issues requiring analytical skills and an in-depth understanding of tax regulations.
What makes you a fit
Bachelor's degree in business, accounting or a similar discipline.
7 plus years recent experience in public accounting.
Demonstrated supervisory experience in accounting.
CPA certification strongly preferred.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Proficient in MS Office technology suite.
Geffen Mesher is committed equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities.
To protect the interests of all parties, Geffen Mesher will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to the Firm, including unsolicited resumes sent to the Firm
mailing address, fax machine or email address, directly to
the Firm's
employees, or to the Firm's
resume database will be considered property of Geffen Mesher. The Firm will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. The Firm will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees. This also includes partial resumes, candidate profiles, and candidate details or information.
Salary Description $150,000-$200,000
Tax Senior Manager or Manager, Auto Dealership
Geffen Mesher job in Oregon
Portland, OR
Geffen 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.
At Geffen Mesher, we believe in fostering strong, lasting partnerships with our clients, and we do the same for our team members. We are a large firm with a small firm feel. Our shareholders are humble, down-to-earth humans who hire and support motivated and resourceful people and provide opportunities to lead successful personal and professional lives. We provide ample growth opportunities whether you are starting as an intern, or you are a seasoned manager.
We are seeking a Tax Senior Manager or Manager (depending on experience) to join our Auto Dealership team. As a leader, you should be able to manage the people who support you and the engagements you own. 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. Join us and be a trusted advisor to our auto dealership clients at Geffen Mesher!
Compensation & Benefits
At Geffen Mesher, we value transparency and equity in compensation. The compensation offered for this position will be based on a variety of factors including, but not limited to: years of relevant experience, unique or specialized skill sets, education, licensure, internal equity, and location. The estimated salary range for the Tax Manager is $108,000-$150,000. The estimated salary range for the Senior Tax Manager is $150,000-$200,000.
Additional Benefits Include
401k with a 3% employer contribution
Discretionary profit sharing of up to 4.5% annually
Medical, dental, and vision insurance. We cover 100% of the individual medical premium!!!
Generous PTO, plus 12 Paid Holidays, 8 hours of Volunteer Time and Paid Parental Leave
Hybrid work options
Flexible working hours in the summer, Fridays are optional!
Incentive plan for sales leads
Generous Employee Referral Program
Requirements
What you'll be doing
Manage and coordinate tax compliance and advisory work for our auto dealership business clients.
Review Federal and State C-Corporation, S-Corporation, and Partnership tax returns.
Lead client relationships on day-to-day tax matters supporting partners with service execution and development of extended services.
Auto Dealership experience highly preferred.
Research and consult on technical matters and special projects.
Build and manage client relationships while developing and maintaining business development leads.
Serve in a leadership role on client projects, including planning and project management, resulting in the successful completion of tax planning, advisory, accounting, and compliance projects with exceptional client service.
Perform reviews of reports and other client deliverables to ensure the highest quality, while balancing firm risk and compliance with appropriate professional standards.
Identify and communicate internal business improvement opportunities.
Solve strategic issues requiring analytical skills and an in-depth understanding of tax regulations
What makes you a fit
Bachelor's degree in business, accounting or a similar discipline
Experience in the auto dealership industry
Demonstrated supervisory experience
CPA certification strongly preferred
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Proficient in MS Office technology suite
Experience requirements
Tax Manager: 5+ years with the above experience in public accounting
Tax Senior Manager: 7+ years with the above experience in public accounting including:
Oversees larger and more complex client engagements
Serves as a subject-matter expert in a specialized area
Reviews work at a higher level and ensure technical accuracy and planning considerations
Plays a significant role in strengthening existing client relationships and identifying cross-service opportunities, serving as a strategic advisor
Contributes to business development efforts, including proposals, networking, and client pitching
Geffen Mesher is committed equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities.
To protect the interests of all parties, Geffen Mesher will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to the Firm, including unsolicited resumes sent to the Firm
mailing address, fax machine or email address, directly to
the Firm's
employees, or to the Firm's
resume database will be considered property of Geffen Mesher. The Firm will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. The Firm will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees. This also includes partial resumes, candidate profiles, and candidate details or information.
Salary Description $108,000-$200,000
Tax Senior Manager or Manager, Manufacturing
Geffen Mesher job in Oregon
Requirements
What you'll be doing
Manage and coordinate tax compliance and advisory work for our commercial clients.
Review Federal, Multi-National, Multi-State Corporate and Partnership tax returns.
Lead client relationships on day-to-day tax matters supporting partners with service execution and development of extended services.
Research and consult on technical matters and special projects.
Build and manage client relationships while developing and maintaining business development leads.
Serve in a leadership role on client projects, including planning and project management, resulting in the successful completion of tax planning, advisory, accounting, and compliance projects with exceptional client service.
Perform reviews of reports and other client deliverables to ensure the highest quality, while balancing firm risk and compliance with appropriate professional standards.
Identify and communicate internal business improvement opportunities.
Solve strategic issues requiring analytical skills and an in-depth understanding of tax regulations.
Work collaboratively in groups with other team members to share knowledge and contribute effectively to complete tasks, develop ideas and processes across organizational boundaries.
Adhere to the core values and standards of the organization.
What makes you a fit
Bachelor's degree in business, accounting or a similar discipline.
Five plus years recent experience in public accounting.
Demonstrated supervisory experience in public accounting.
CPA certification strongly preferred.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Construction related experience with contractors, subcontractors, and home developers.
Understanding of IRC Section 460 and long-term contract accounting.
Knowledge of accounting method changes.
Understanding of tax depreciation rules.
Experienced with multi-state taxation and apportionment/nexus rules.
Understanding of taxation of business accruals and prepaid expenses.
Willingness to lead internal training on construction related topics.
Willingness to dig into new legislation and assist the team with understanding the impact on construction clients.
Proficient in MS technology suite.
Experience requirements
Tax Manager: 5+ years with the above experience.
Tax Senior Manager: 7+ years with the above experience including:
Oversees larger and more complex client engagements
Serves as a subject-matter expert in a specialized area
Reviews work at a higher level and ensure technical accuracy and planning considerations
Plays a significant role in strengthening existing client relationships and identifying cross-service opportunities, serving as a strategic advisor
Contributes to business development efforts, including proposals, networking, and client pitching
Geffen Mesher is committed equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities.
To protect the interests of all parties, Geffen Mesher will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to the Firm, including unsolicited resumes sent to the Firm
mailing address, fax machine or email address, directly to
the Firm's
employees, or to the Firm's
resume database will be considered property of Geffen Mesher. The Firm will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. The Firm will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees. This also includes partial resumes, candidate profiles, and candidate details or information.
Salary Description $108,000-$200,000
Assurance Manager, Manufacturing
Geffen Mesher & Company PC job in Portland, OR
Full-time Description
Assurance Manager, Manufacturing
Portland, OR
Geffen 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.
At Geffen Mesher, we believe in fostering strong, lasting partnerships with our clients, and we do the same for our team members. We are a large firm with a small firm feel. Our shareholders are humble, down-to-earth humans who hire and support motivated and resourceful people and provide opportunities to lead successful personal and professional lives. We provide ample growth opportunities whether you are starting as an intern, or you are a seasoned manager.
We are seeking an Assurance Manager to join our Manufacturing team. As a leader, you should be able to manage the people who support you and the engagements you own. You can juggle multiple projects to a high degree of efficiency and demonstrate advanced technical skills in various assurance 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 industries, you won't be limited at Geffen Mesher.
Compensation & Benefits
At Geffen Mesher, we value transparency and equity in compensation. The compensation offered for this position will be based on a variety of factors including, but not limited to: years of relevant experience, unique or specialized skill sets, education, licensure, internal equity, and location. The estimated salary range for this position is $108,000-$140,000.
Additional Benefits Include
401k with a 3% employer contribution
Discretionary profit sharing of up to 4.5% annually
Medical, dental, and vision insurance. We cover 100% of the individual medical premium!!!
Generous PTO, plus12 Paid Holidays, 8 hours of Volunteer Time and Paid Parental Leave
Hybrid work options
Flexible working hours in the summer, Fridays are optional!
Incentive plan for sales leads
Generous Employee Referral Program
Requirements
What you'll be doing
Manage, direct, and monitor client services on multiple engagements; plan, execute, direct, and complete financial statement services in a wide variety of industries (with a focus on Manufacturing); and manage to budget.
Develop and maintain quality client relationships. Maintain active client communication to manage expectations, ensure satisfaction, and meet deadlines.
Perform reviews of reports and other client deliverables to ensure the highest quality, while balancing firm risk and compliance with appropriate professional standards
Ability to manage multiple engagements and competing priorities in a results-oriented team environment.
Manage, develop, train and mentor staff on projects and assess performance for engagement and annual evaluations.
Provide strong analytical, technical, and auditing skills including proficiency in US GAAP and GAAS rules and standard.
Work jointly in work groups and with team members to share knowledge and contribute effectively to complete tasks, develop ideas and processes across organizational boundaries.
Adhere to the core values and standards of the organization.
What makes you a fit
Bachelor's degree in business, accounting or a similar discipline.
5+ plus years recent experience in public accounting.
Manufacturing experience a plus.
Demonstrated supervisory experience in public accounting.
CPA certification highly preferred.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Tech savvy with demonstrated flexibility and comfort adapting to new software.
Geffen Mesher is committed equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities.
To protect the interests of all parties, Geffen Mesher will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to the Firm, including unsolicited resumes sent to the Firm
mailing address, fax machine or email address, directly to
the Firm's
employees, or to the Firm's
resume database will be considered property of Geffen Mesher. The Firm will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. The Firm will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees. This also includes partial resumes, candidate profiles, and candidate details or information.
Salary Description $108,000-$140,000
Part Time/ Temporary Office Assistant
Geffen Mesher & Company PC job in Portland, OR
Geffen 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, Data and Analytics, Litigation Support, Family Office, and full-service Tax planning, spanning several industries.
We are looking for an enthusiastic part time Office Assistant at our main office in downtown Portland. This role will provide administrative support and requires a high degree of confidentiality, attention to detail, paired with accuracy and flexibility. This position will require you to work during our Tax Deadline (January 8th- April 15th, 2026) and will work about 20+ hours a week. The successful candidate will be very detail oriented, able to learn the work that we do, and comfortable working independently or with a team. This is a part-time/temporary in-office position.
Requirements:
What you'll be doing
Provide back-up clerical support to executive assistants as needed including scanning, filing, data entry & other ad hoc projects and tasks
Download/scan client workpapers; upload to virtual file room.
Scan client documents for verification to our online software portal.
What makes you a fit
High School diploma or general education degree (GED) and experience working in a professional environment.
2+ years in an administrative support role.
Strong computer skills, comfortable working in a Windows environment and learning new software. Must have intermediate knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams and Adobe Acrobat).
Comfortable working in a deadline driven environment, and able to balance competing priorities with ease and grace.
Proactive, receptive to feedback and able to solve problems independently/within a team.
Ability to communicate clearly, and comfortable reaching out for further direction and clarity as needed.
Compensation & Benefits
At Geffen Mesher, we value transparency and equity in compensation. The compensation offered for this position will be based on a variety of factors including, but not limited to: years of relevant experience, unique or specialized skill sets, education, licensure, internal equity, and location. The hourly pay rate for this position is $20.00 an hour.
Geffen Mesher is committed equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities.
To protect the interests of all parties, Geffen Mesher will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to the Firm, including unsolicited resumes sent to the Firm mailing address, fax machine or email address, directly to the Firm's employees, or to the Firm's resume database will be considered property of Geffen Mesher. The Firm will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. The Firm will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees. This also includes partial resumes, candidate profiles, and candidate details or information.
Senior Manager or Manager, SALT (Direct Tax)
Geffen Mesher job in Oregon
Requirements
What you'll be doing
Delivering a full range of tax planning, consulting and compliance services to clients.
Working closely with staff on all phases of projects and engagement management for multiple clients.
Mentoring and leading tax staff.
What makes you a fit
Bachelor's degree in business, accounting or a similar discipline.
Broad exposure to State and Local Taxes including knowledge in State Income/Franchise Tax, Credits and Incentives, Sales, and Use Tax; must be eager to work on a variety of SALT issues and have recent experience with Direct SALT.
Strong tax accounting skills with proficiency in US GAAP, tax compliance, corporate consolidated returns, and combined state tax returns
Recent Preparation experience of state income and franchise tax returns -corporate and pass-throughs-including preparation of workpapers as well as experience in tax software.
Experience with state tax planning, tax research, and tax analysis.
Extensive technical skills, including ASC 740, nexus considerations, unitary filing, apportionment methodologies, tax base rules, tax research, compliance, and consulting as it relates to multi-state jurisdictions.
Ability to supervise staff and lead projects.
Exceptional client service and communication skills with a demonstrated ability to develop and maintain outstanding client relationships.
CPA certification if qualified to sit for the CPA; if not qualified, licensed attorney, Enrolled Agent, or other appropriate certification (or in the process of obtaining)
Excellent research, writing, and verbal communication skills.
Proficient in MS technology suite.
Experience requirements
SALT Manager: 5+ years with the above experience.
SALT Senior Manager: 7+ years with the above experience including:
Oversees larger and more complex client engagements
Serves as a subject-matter expert in a specialized area
Reviews work at a higher level and ensure technical accuracy and planning considerations
Plays a significant role in strengthening existing client relationships and identifying cross-service opportunities, serving as a strategic advisor
Contributes to business development efforts, including proposals, networking, and client pitching
Geffen Mesher is committed equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities.
To protect the interests of all parties, Geffen Mesher will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to the Firm, including unsolicited resumes sent to the Firm
mailing address, fax machine or email address, directly to
the Firm's
employees, or to the Firm's
resume database will be considered property of Geffen Mesher. The Firm will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. The Firm will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees. This also includes partial resumes, candidate profiles, and candidate details or information.
Salary Description $108,000-$200,000
Tax Manager, Real Estate
Geffen Mesher job in Oregon
Requirements
What you'll be doing
Manage and coordinate tax compliance and advisory work for our real estate clients.
Review Federal, Multi-State and local Partnership tax returns.
Lead client relationships on day-to-day tax matters supporting partners with service execution and development of extended services.
Research and consult on technical matters and special projects.
Build and manage client relationships while developing and maintaining business development leads.
Serve in a leadership role on client projects, including planning and project management, resulting in the successful completion of tax planning, advisory, accounting, and compliance projects with exceptional client service.
Perform reviews of reports and other client deliverables to ensure the highest quality, while balancing firm risk and compliance with appropriate professional standards.
Identify and communicate internal service improvement opportunities.
Solve strategic issues requiring analytical skills and an in-depth understanding of tax regulations.
Work jointly with team members to share knowledge and contribute effectively to complete tasks, develop ideas and processes across organizational boundaries.
Adhere to the core values and standards of the organization.
Serve as an advisor to tax staff at various levels of experience.
What makes you a fit
Bachelor's degree in business, accounting or a similar discipline.
Five plus years recent experience in public accounting.
Demonstrated supervisory experience in public accounting.
CPA certification strongly preferred.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Real estate related experience with lessors, developers, and private equity real estate funds.
Understanding of 704b book-ups and 704c adjustments.
Knowledge of Opportunity Zones.
Section 1031 exchange transaction consulting and reporting.
Experienced with Waterfall and Targeted Capital allocation provisions of a partnership.
Understanding of 163j business interest limitations
Understanding partnership basis adjustments under Section 754, 734(b), and 743(b).
Willingness to lead internal training on real estate related topics.
Willingness to dig into new legislation and assist the team with understanding the impact on real estate clients.
Proficient in MS technology suite.
Geffen Mesher is committed equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities.
To protect the interests of all parties, Geffen Mesher will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to the Firm, including unsolicited resumes sent to the Firm mailing address, fax machine or email address, directly to the Firm's employees, or to the Firm's resume database will be considered property of Geffen Mesher. The Firm will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. The Firm will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees. This also includes partial resumes, candidate profiles, and candidate details or information.
Salary Description $108,000-150,000