Perkins & Co

• Position to be situated locally to the Portland market to collaborate in-person with local staff
• Work with a flexible schedule, balancing between in-person and remote work
• Engage with seasoned accounting professionals within a people-first culture
• Focus on chargeable hours, with expectations around working hours and time off recharging
• Participate in mentorship programs and development courses for career growth

Tax Staff

Accounting Manager

• Manage the generalist client portfolio and oversee onboarding, pricing, and budgeting
• Supervise and mentor staff, including Associates, Seniors, and eventually Managers
• Lead client meetings and present financials, KPIs, and strategic recommendations
• Collaborate with CAS leadership on departmental strategy and professional development
• Contribute to business development and marketing efforts
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and software functionality
• Attend industry events and continuing education programs

Senior Manager – Client Accounting Services

• Seasoned senior tax manager joining growing business tax team focusing on closely held family groups and their individual owners
• Relationship-heavy work managing client relationships and supervising project teams
• Review complex business tax returns (1120, 1120S, 1065, 1040), provisions, consolidated and multi-state returns, and ASC 740
• Research complex tax issues and provide technical guidance
• Perform due diligence on buy/sell sides of M&A and advise on reorganizations, mergers, 382/383, E&P, liquidating distributions
• Handle partnership basis adjustments and foreign reporting matters as needed
• Work collaboratively with tax and audit teams across locations; support local business leaders in Portland/Seattle market
• Participate in collection of accounts receivable and manage client deliverables

Senior Tax Manager

• Manage business tax engagements for closely held family groups and individual owners with emphasis on flow-through entities and 1040 implications
• Review complex tax returns, research complex tax issues, and provide technical tax guidance
• Supervise project teams, manage client relationships, and oversee collection of accounts receivable
• Participate in due diligence for buy/sell M&A transactions and advise on taxable/nontaxable reorganizations, corporate issues, and distributions
• Work collaboratively with distributed tax and audit teams across geographies
• Mentor staff through training, development courses, and career coaching
• Assist with multi-state returns, provisions, consolidated returns, ASC 740, partnership basis adjustments, and foreign reporting as needed

Tax Manager – Corporate/Business Entities

• Perkins & Co emphasizes positive culture, community involvement, and employee development
• Busy Season Position: January - April 2026
• Seasonal employees are valued and can partake in wellness activities, firm-wide celebrations and other Perkins Perks
• Verifier role provides exposure to firm life, busy season experience, and basic tax quality assurance work
• Pay Rate: $19.25 per hour
• Verifiers work approximately 25 – 35 hours/week; schedule and number of hours will vary
• Ensure data accuracy by reviewing tax return forms compiled via automated software
• Interviews will be held virtually
• Work location flexible; open to fully remote arrangement for candidates located and authorized to work in the United States
• Perkins & Co is not sponsoring visas or hiring internationally at this time

Tax Data Verifier

Accountant

Positions starting Fall 2026 Some may think a job is just a job, but at Perkins &amp; Co we believe in igniting possibilities by helping our employees develop careers that fulfill their ambitions. We hire great people and give them a great place to work. Our secret to keeping them around is a positive culture, strong community involvement and a dedication to getting better every day. As part of the Perkins &amp; Co team, you will enjoy robust training, exposure to a variety of industries, and the ability to develop an extensive network of professionals. We work hard here and we have fun along the way. Of course we provide competitive salary, good benefits, and plenty of perks, too.A staff accountant at Perkins &amp; Co will choose to work in either the Tax, or Audit &amp; Assurance (A&amp;A) department performing a variety of work. In Tax, staff accountants will prepare federal and state tax returns for businesses and individuals, assist with income tax planning, research technical tax issues, and assist with other business consulting projects. In A&amp;A, staff accountants prepare workpapers for a variety of financial statement engagements, provide analysis of account balances and documents findings, and assist with planning engagements. They work with clients in gaining an understanding of their business and apply Generally Accepted Auditing Principles (GAAP) and Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS) in the preparation of workpapers.We are seeking someone who is passionate about providing excellent client service and developing relationships with coworkers. We want someone who is excited to kick-start their career. If you love accounting and want a place to thrive, we may have a home for you at Perkins &amp; Co.Where do you want to go? Let’s Get There.You’re just starting your accounting journey and we recognize that your career is going to be as unique as you are. You’ll receive comprehensive training and support from a variety of high quality resources. There’s no one-size-fits-all formula; together, we’ll design the right development path for you. You’ll benefit from individualized attention from managers and shareholders while you contribute to our collaborative environment that encourages all employees to learn from each other.ResponsibilitiesClient Management<ul><li>Develop working relationships with appropriate client personnel</li></ul>Engagement Management<ul> <li>Work closely with other Staff, Seniors, Managers, Senior Managers and Shareholders on completing different projects</li> <li>Perform research on technical issues</li> <li>Assist with other business consulting projects</li> <li>Maintain accurate time records and descriptions of work performed</li> <li>Review work prepared by the staff and seniors and provide constructive feedback to develop their personal and professional skills</li> <li>Understand and follow regulations of the AICPA Professional Code of Ethics, the company’s code of ethics, independence rules and quality control procedures</li> <li>Organize and coordinate work schedule with a variety of supervisors</li> </ul>Professional Development<ul> <li>Become proficient in a variety of accounting software programs</li> <li>Develop a working knowledge of internal workflow and procedures</li> </ul>Qualifications<ul> <li>Current student who will have graduated with a Bachelor’s or Master's degree in Accounting or related field and be CPA eligible before the hire date--November 2026 for A&amp;A; December 2026 for Tax.</li> <li>Working knowledge of common office technology and software (MS Office Suite)</li> <li>Must have high integrity and trustworthiness</li> <li>Ability to learn accounting specific software and research tools</li> <li>Must be goal-oriented and have a desire to learn</li> <li>Possess strong aptitude for analytical, technical work and problem solving</li> <li>Professional communication skills (written and verbal)</li> <li>Must be able to effectively work on multiple concurrent projects</li> <li>Self-starter/independent worker who also collaborates effectively as part of a team</li> <li>Highly organized and strong attention to details</li> <li>Must have the ability to work under supervision, accepting and applying constructive criticism and coaching</li> <li>Flexibility to work additional hours as needed</li> </ul><h3>A company you’ll feel proud to be part of.</h3>We don’t like to brag, but we have some significant accolades under our belt—all thanks to our passionate teams. At Perkins, we feel good about our work and love that our community feels good about it, too.<ul> <li>#1 Most Admired Accounting firm in Oregon &amp; SW Washington. 16 years on Oregon's Most Admired Companies list (Portland Business Journal)</li> <li>3rd Most Diverse Accounting Firm in Portland Metro (Portland Business Journal)</li> <li>Best of Accounting Diamond Award Winner for Exceptional Client Service (ClearlyRated)</li> <li>Largest women-owned accounting firm in Oregon &amp; Clark and Skamania counties, WA.</li> <li>12th largest women-owned business in Oregon &amp; Clark and Skamania counties, WA.</li> <li>America's Best Tax and Accounting Firms (Forbes)</li> <li>America's Most Recommended Tax and Accounting Firms 2024 (USA Today)</li> <li>Accounting Today's 2024 Firms to Watch &amp; Regional Leader (PNW)</li> <li>We AAM to Serve award for Corporate Philanthropic Efforts (Association for Accounting Marketing)</li> <li>Best Accountant of Portland (Willamette Week reader's poll)</li> </ul>Application Deadlines: <ul> <li>Semester Schedule Schools and Out of Area Candidates: Friday, September 26, at 5:00 PM PST</li> <li>Quarter Schedule Schools: Friday, October 10, at 5:00 PM PST</li> </ul>Does this sound like the right opportunity for you? If so, please submit your resume, cover letter and a copy of your unofficial transcripts for consideration. Thank you!Questions or problems with the application? Email to <a href=\"mailto:careers@perkinsaccounting.com\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\" class=\"external\">careers@perkinsaccounting.com</a>. Kenzie Farrington, Recruiter, will get back to you as soon as possible.Perkins &amp; Co is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Tax Staff

Senior Manager – Client Accounting Services

Senior Tax Manager

Tax Manager – Corporate/Business Entities

Tax Data Verifier

Fall Recruiting - Staff Accountant - Audit & Tax 2026 - STUDENTS