Staff CPA

Job Description

Job Description

Jennie Joiner with Forum Group PNW is partnering with an established CPA firm in Salem, Oregon to add a Staff CPA / CPA Candidate to their growing team. This is a newly created position due to growth and an excellent opportunity for someone who has already begun taking the CPA exams or has just earned their CPA license and is looking for a firm where they can build a long-term career. This firm is looking beyond simply filling a Staff Accountant seat. They would like to find someone who can continue developing technically, build trusted client relationships, take ownership of a client base over time, and potentially have a future path toward partnership. The firm serves individuals, small to mid-sized businesses, trusts, estates, and nonprofit organizations, providing tax preparation, accounting, review, and compilation services. They do not perform audit work.

What You'll Do

• Prepare individual, business, trust, estate, and nonprofit tax returns
• Assist with financial statement reviews and compilations
• Work directly with small business clients on accounting and tax matters
• Prepare and review journal entries and financial information
• Research and resolve accounting and tax-related questions
• Develop strong relationships with clients and become a trusted resource
• Work alongside experienced CPAs while taking increasing ownership of engagements
• Grow into managing your own client relationships and client base
• Assist with additional accounting and tax projects as needed

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• CPA license OR actively sitting for the CPA exams
• Public accounting experience with a solid foundation in tax
• Experience preparing individual and/or business tax returns
• Strong understanding of general accounting principles and journal entries
• QuickBooks and strong Excel skills
• Experience with professional tax/accounting software preferred
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Comfortable communicating directly with clients and developing long-term relationships
• Professional, dependable, collaborative, and able to work independently without significant oversight

This is a 100% onsite position in Salem with a generally 40-hour workweek and flexibility around scheduling. Additional hours are expected during busy season, with options for additional compensation or time off outside of busy season.

The culture is one of the things that makes this opportunity especially attractive. It's a small, established, close-knit firm with an experienced team that genuinely enjoys working together. They value people who are capable, collaborative, easygoing, and willing to learn from one another. There is autonomy without micromanagement and an opportunity to become an important part of the practice rather than simply another accountant in a large firm. For someone thinking longer term, there is meaningful opportunity here. The right person can gradually take ownership of clients, increase their earning potential based on production, and potentially position themselves for future partnership. They are looking for someone who wants to build something over time and become an integral part of the firm. Benefits include 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for the employee, a 401(k) with a 6% employer contribution, vacation and sick time, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, FSA, and flexible scheduling.

If you're already a CPA or actively taking your CPA exams and are looking for a smaller firm where you can build meaningful client relationships, continue developing your tax expertise, and have the opportunity to grow into a significant role within the practice, reach out to Jennie Joiner directly to find out more or apply online today!