Client Accounting Senior Associate

At Perkins & Co, we believe work should do more than fill a role—it should help build a fulfilling career. We hire great people, give them meaningful work, and support them with a positive culture and ongoing growth. At Perkins & Co, we’re building a CAS practice that pairs excellent accounting with AI-enabled, real-time advisory. Over the next year, you’ll help us modernize workflows, adopt new tools, and expand advisory services. If you’re curious, adaptable, and excited to be part of this journey, you’ll thrive here. We’re looking for a Client Accounting Senior Associate to support our growing department with strategic insight, hands-on execution, and strong accounting skills. Have you been longing for a chance to have a real, positive impact on businesses? Do you have a knack for process improvement? Are you a strong leader and relationship builder? If so, this could be the perfect opportunity! Work whenever and wherever you want. We don’t just accommodate remote work—we support it. This role requires someone in the Pacific time zone who can travel to client locations in Oregon and Washington, but we trust you to do your best work in person, hybrid, or fully remote. A culture where flexibility and balance add up to success. Our leadership team knows that public accounting is a demanding profession, which is the very reason for our ‘people-first’ culture. What works best for you works best for us. Time off to recharge. Empowering our staff with ample time off is central to how we operate and an important component to giving you the time you need to recharge. In addition to 4 weeks of PTO, enjoy 14.5 paid holidays and paid leave options, including parental leave. A smart move for your career. We provide the tools, mentorship, and development support to help you do your best work. With easy access to leadership and a flexible approach to career growth, you can build a path that fits your goals and strengths. What’s in it for you? Great colleagues—work with smart, creative professionals who delight in rolling up sleeves and digging in to help client organizations achieve their full potential Growth—opportunity for expanding your skills and knowledge within the position and there’s room for advancement Participation in networking and learning opportunities Variety—the job includes diverse responsibilities and clients bring varying needs Paperless, cloud-based environment; we’re committed to smart use of technology Competitive salary and benefits We have fun here! Responsibilities. This role will be varied and have a broad scope of responsibility, but if we were to narrow it down to six major categories, they would be: 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). What makes you a fit for this role? 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 Experience with maintaining client relationships in a professional services environment 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) Experience in a large local/regional or national CPA firm is strongly preferred Compensation and benefits: Salary range is $80K-$95K annually, varying DOE. Compensation may be adjusted for those who live in areas with a higher cost of labor than Portland, OR 401(k) profit sharing plan; immediate vesting of employer contributions 14.5 paid holidays, generous paid time-off plan, parental leave Incentive plan for sales leads See our full list of benefits. A company you’ll feel proud to be part of. 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. The largest women-owned accounting firm in Oregon & Clark and Skamania counties, WA. 12th largest women-owned business in Oregon & Clark and Skamania counties, WA. 3rd Most Diverse Accounting Firm in Portland Metro (Portland Business Journal) Best of Accounting Diamond Award Winner for Exceptional Client Service (ClearlyRated) #1 Most Admired Accounting firm in Oregon & SW Washington. 16 years on Oregon’s Most Admired Companies list (Portland Business Journal) America’s Best Tax and Accounting Firms (Forbes) America’s Most Recommended Tax and Accounting Firms 2024 (USA Today) We AAM to Serve award for Corporate Philanthropic Efforts (Association for Accounting Marketing) Best Accountant of Portland (Willamette Week reader’s poll) Does Perkins sound like the perfect fit for you? We keep it simple: just submit your resume or LinkedIn profile—no tedious application form or cover letter required. Perkins & Co is an Equal Opportunity Employer