Senior Client Accounting Associate

Perkins & Co

Client Accounting Senior Associate supporting growing department with accounting and strategic insight at Perkins & Co. Modernizing workflows and expanding advisory services in a hybrid work environment.

Posted 5/26/2026full-timePortland • Oregon, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $80,000 - $95,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Prepare more complex financial statements and able to analyze and identify any errors or omissions made by clients
Research issues thoroughly and present guidance to support recommended solutions
Demonstrate proficiency in accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and sales tax processes for assigned engagements
Assists client and others in resolving problems related to systems or software
Support process improvement efforts, pilot new tools, and participate in automation and AI training
Develop AI literacy (prompt design, validation, exception handling)

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in a related field required, along with 5+ years of experience
Experience in a large local, regional, or national accounting firm is preferred
QuickBooks Online ProAdvisor Certification required, or willingness to obtain it within two months
QuickBooks Desktop experience also required
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
Proactive, effective English verbal and written communication skills are required
Strong computer skills including database, spreadsheet, report writing, project management, graphics, word processing, presentation creation/editing, etc. is required
Ability to travel to client sites as needed (about 10% local and 5% out of market)

Benefits

Comp & perks

4 weeks of PTO
14.5 paid holidays
Paid leave options, including parental leave
401(k) profit sharing plan; immediate vesting of employer contributions
Incentive plan for sales leads

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Hard Skills & Tools

financial statements preparationaccounts payableaccounts receivablepayrollsales tax processesprocess improvementautomationAI literacyprompt designexception handling

Soft Skills

problem resolutionresearch skillsguidance presentationproactive communicationeffective verbal communicationeffective written communication

Certifications

Bachelor's degreeQuickBooks Online ProAdvisor Certification