What are the responsibilities and job description for the General Interest / Inquiry position at Geffen Mesher & Company PC?
Description
At Geffen Mesher, we’re always interested in connecting with talented professionals who are passionate about public accounting and advisory work. If you don’t see a current opening that aligns with your experience or career goals, we encourage you to submit your resume here to express your interest.
This general application allows us to learn more about you and consider your background for future opportunities as our firm continues to grow. This is not an application for a specific open role. By submitting your resume, you’ll be considered for future opportunities that align with your skills, interests, and experience. If there’s a potential match, a member of our recruiting team may reach out.
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Areas of Potential Opportunity
Depending on your experience, interests, and business needs, opportunities at Geffen Mesher may include roles within:
- Tax Services (compliance, planning, and specialized tax areas)
- Accounting & Assurance (audit, review, and other attest services)
- Advisory Services
- Client Accounting Services
- Firm Operations (IT, HR, Marketing, Accounting, Office Admin, etc.)
What you might do
Responsibilities will vary by role, but opportunities may involve:
- Supporting or leading tax, audit, or accounting engagements
- Working directly with clients to deliver high-quality service and insights
- Collaborating with colleagues across service lines and industries
- Applying technical standards, regulations, and firm best practices
- Contributing to process improvements, client solutions, and firm initiatives
Requirements
What we’re looking for
- Education and/or experience in accounting, finance, business, or a related field
- Interest in public accounting, advisory services, or client-facing work
- Strong communication, analytical, and organizational skills
- A collaborative mindset and commitment to professional growth
- Alignment with Geffen Mesher’s values and client-first approach
Compensation & Benefits
At Geffen Mesher, we value transparency and equity in compensation. The compensation offered will be based on a variety of factors including, but not limited to: years of relevant experience, unique or specialized skill sets, education, licensure, and internal equity.
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 people 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.