Client Accounting Associate
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Job Location:
Portland, TX - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 27 - 30
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
We offer exciting flexibility in how and where you work including fully remote options while still keeping our team connected to the clients who depend on us. For this position were looking for local talent based in the Portland metro area or elsewhere within the Pacific Time Zone who can work remotely and occasionally be onsite for client or team needs.
Interviews will be held virtually.
A culture where flexibility and balance add up to success.
Public accounting is demandingthats exactly why Perkins protects balance autonomy and wellbeing. Our peoplefirst philosophy means:
- We trust you with your schedule
- We encourage you to step away when you need to
- We prioritize sustainable workflows
- We dont believe long hours equal success
What works best for you works best for us.
Time off to recharge.
In addition to 3 weeks of PTO youll enjoy:
- 14.5 paid holidays
- Paid parental leave & additional leave options
- Space to rest recharge and return at your best
A smart move for your career.
Were looking for a Client Accounting Associate to join our growing CAS teamsomeone who brings strong bookkeeping fundamentals and the curiosity to embrace the future of accounting.
Over the next year our CAS practice is evolving to incorporate automation AIassisted workflows and smarter advisory services. Youll be part of piloting new tools shaping new processes and helping redefine what bestinclass client accounting looks like.
Well give you:
- Tools and tech that help you work smarter
- Mentorship programs beyond standard training
- Leadership access through our opendoor culture
- A chooseyourownadventure approach to career pathways
- Selfselected development courses & meaningful professional growth
If you want a role with variety autonomy and a futureready skill setyoull love it here.
We hire great people and give them a great place to thrive.
What Youll Do
As a Client Accounting Associate youll serve as a trusted partner to multiple clients ensuring their finances stay accurate timely and useful. Youll handle core bookkeeping responsibilities while participating in our transformation toward more automated insightdriven accounting.
- Manage all bookkeeping tasks for assigned clients (weekly/monthly/quarterly)
- Reconcile bank and credit card transactions; code analyze and post journal entries
- Prepare monthly financial statements and related reporting
- Collaborate with the CAS team on financial analysis
- Assist with AP/AR payroll reconciliation sales tax filings and 1099 preparation
- Clean up and improve client books; help clients adopt better processes
- Reconcile books to thirdparty systems and troubleshoot discrepancies
- Become proficient in QuickBooks Desktop and Online (ProAdvisor certification within 2 months if not currently held)
- Participate in CAS innovation initiatives: testing automation tools developing AI literacy refining workflows
- Work with curiosity confidentiality professionalism and a sense of fun
What You Bring
- 4 years of relevant full-charge bookkeeping or smallbusiness accounting experience
- High school diploma/GED required; additional accounting coursework a plus
- Experience working with multiple clients at once (public firm experience helpful)
- Proficiency with business software; comfort learning new tools
- Strong communication skills verbal written and with nonaccounting audiences
- Ability to analyze data solve problems and make sound recommendations
- A collaborative mindset and commitment to excellent client service
- A valid insurable drivers license (occasional local travel)
- Curiosity adaptability and enthusiasm for techenabled accounting
Benefits & Perkins
Perkins & Co offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
- 401(k) profit sharing with immediate vesting
- Generous paid time off
- Health dental vision & disability insurance
- Incentive program for sales leads
- Robust ongoing training (including BDO resources AI/automation upskilling and more)
- Pay range between $27.90 and $30.25 depending on experience.
A company youll feel proud to be part of.
Perkins & Co isnt shy about celebrating its peopleand neither is the community. Our accolades (thanks to our incredible teams!) include:
- Largest womenowned accounting firm in OR & SW WA
- Best of Accounting Diamond Award for Exceptional Client Service
- 16 years on Oregons Most Admired Companies list
- Forbes and USA Today Best & Most Recommended Accounting Firms
- And more
When you join Perkins you join a place where people love what they doand who they do it with.
We believe you dont need long hours to build a longterm career. You just need the right environment and the right team.
If this sounds like a good fit for your background and goals please submit your resume today to get the conversation started!
Perkins & Co is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Account Payable
- Invoicing
- Journal Entry
- Data Entry
- Accounting & Finance
- Tax Returns
- QuickBooks
- General Ledger Accounting
- Microsoft Excel
- Reporting
- Payroll
- Financial statement
- Account Receivable
- ACCA
- CPA
About Company
To work at Perkins & Co, you’ve got to be damn good. And if you’re up to the challenge, we’ll be good to you. First, forget the solitary, desk-bound view of accounting life that dominates the popular imagination. Think variety, opportunity, and collaboration. Perkins & Co employees ge ... View more
