Fall 2025 Tax/Assurance Staff Accountant (STUDENTS ONLY!!!)

Description

Fall 2025 Tax/Assurance Staff Accountant (Students Only) 

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 Staff Accountants to join our team. In this role, you will have exposure to a variety of industries, extensive internal and external training opportunities, as well as professional development. You’ll also be a part of our Advisor program and be given networking opportunities, not to mention a state-of-the-art workspace, competitive compensation, and excellent benefits. We lead with authenticity, fostering a positive culture, getting involved in the community, and having as much fun as we can along the way.

Whether you are interested in Assurance or Tax work, we want people who are passionate about accounting and providing top notch client service. Accounting is all about the relationships you build and foster – so you should also be comfortable developing relationships with co-workers and clients.

Requirements

 What makes you a fit

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or a similar discipline.
• Graduate/CPA eligible between December 2024 and August 2025
• GPA of 3.25 or higher
• Strong interest in a career as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) 
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be able to work effectively as part of a team,while also being an independent self-starter
• Ability to work in a deadline driven environment
• Proficient in MS Office technology suite. 

Why you should join our team 

Shameless plug(s): we are in the top 1% of CPA firms in the U.S. We are also consistently ranked among the Most Admired Companies by the Portland Business Journal. 

Culture: Just like we believe in fostering strong, lasting partnerships with our clients, 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.

We value our people and strive to create a supportive, inclusive culture: Diversity Equity Inclusion (DEI) Committee, Women’s Leadership Initiative (WLI), Working Moms Group, Advisor Program, and Leadership Development Program (LDP).

We give back to our communities. Today, our team supports more than 80 charitable organizations by serving on boards of directors, making charitable donations, and volunteering our time. In addition to our extensive organizational involvement, we close our office for one day each year and volunteer directly in the community.

Did you say “busy season”? Since this is public accounting, you can expect to work extra hours during busy seasons. We do our best to keep you motivated, energized, and engaged during that time. We offer catering four days a week, continental breakfasts on the weekend, tons of healthy snacks, and bi-weekly office socials. 

Benefits & Perks: We offer a comprehensive benefit package to help protect your personal and financial health and that of your family. At Geffen Mesher, we offer a generous 401k and profit-sharing plan. We’ll cover 100% of your individual monthly medical premium costs and provide paid parental leave.  Generous PTO and paid holidays come with the gig as well! 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.