Experienced Tax Staff

Base pay range

$68,000.00/yr - $73,000.00/yr

We require this position to be situated locally to the Portland market so you can collaborate in person with other local staff and team members a couple of days a week, or more if that works for you.

Our culture values flexibility and balance. Full‑time staff have a goal of 1650 charge hours (2200 total hours) with reasonable expectations around working hours. You can expect to work a minimum of 50 chargeable hours from February 15 to April 15, with flexibility depending on client and team needs.

Time off is generous: 14.5 paid holidays and paid leave options, including parental leave. PTO is generous and weekends are not expected unless you choose to work them.

• At least 2 years of recent tax experience in public accounting, including preparation of individual and flow‑through entity tax returns in a paperless environment
• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field and CPA exam eligible; CPA license preferred
• Excellent communication skills, including ability to give and receive positive and constructive feedback
• Organized, detail‑oriented, and good problem‑solving skills
• Ability to adopt new/changing technology; proficient with office technology conducive to effective remote/hybrid work (e.g., MS Office, Teams, Zoom, cloud tools) and tax software (preferably CCH Axcess & Engagement)
• Collaborative approach to getting work done, shares knowledge, and seeks knowledge from others as appropriate

• Salary range is $68‑73K annually, varying by experience
• 401(k) profit sharing plan with immediate vesting of employer contributions
• 14.5 paid holidays and 4 weeks of paid time off, plus parental leave
• Incentive plan for sales leads

• #1 Most Admired Accounting firm in Oregon & SW Washington, 16 years on Oregon’s Most Admired Companies list (Portland Business Journal)
• 3rd Most Diverse Accounting Firm in Portland Metro (Portland Business Journal)
• Best of Accounting Diamond Award Winner for Exceptional Client Service (Clearly Rated)
• Largest women‑owned accounting firm in Oregon & Clark & Skamania counties, WA
• 12th largest women‑owned business in Oregon & Clark & Skamania counties, WA
• W AAM to Serve award for Corporate Philanthropic Efforts (Association for Accounting Marketing)
• Best Accountant of Portland (Willamette Week reader's poll)

We keep it simple: just submit your resume or Linked In profile—no tedious application form or cover letter required.

You may also email our recruiting team at  if you have questions.

Perkins & Co is an Equal Opportunity Employer