What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fall 2027 Tax/Assurance Staff Accountant (STUDENTS ONLY!!!) position at Geffen Mesher & Company PC?
Description
Position Summary
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 be assigned an advisor 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 provide 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 good fit
- Bachelor's degree in accounting or a similar discipline.
- Graduate/CPA eligible between December 2025 and August 2026
- Preferred 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.
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 and flexible working hours in the summer
- Parking and Transit Reimbursement
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- On-site gym and locker room
- Incentive plan for sales leads
- Generous Employee Referral Program
Company Overview
Geffen Mesher and Company, PC (GMCO) 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 GMCO, 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.
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.