Senior Accountant - JSP Accountants

Job Details

Job Location:

JSP&C - West Linn, OR 97068

Salary Range: $95,000.00 - $ Salary/year

Your Future Team

JSP is a full-service accounting, tax, and business consulting firm that supports business owners, executives, and individuals with a comprehensive range of services, including tax compliance and planning, assurance, and ongoing accounting advisory. Known for its responsiveness and high-quality, personalized client service, JSP has built a strong reputation as a trusted partner to its clients.

JSP has recently joined Archer Lewis, allowing us to operate within a growing national platform while still maintaining the collaborative, close-knit environment that defines our firm. Through this partnership, we combine deep local relationships with broader resources, technology, and expertise, enabling us to better serve our clients and grow together as one unified team.

• Perform and oversee client accounting matters, month‑end and year‑end close processes, payroll and other business reporting areas, ensuring accuracy and adherence to standards.
• Prepare and review financial statements, reconciliations, and support schedules to ensure completeness and compliance.
• Support the preparation of individual and business tax returns across a variety of entity types.
• Lead GAAP and tax research on issues and apply findings to client‑specific situations.

• Serve as a trusted accounting advisor for business clients, acting as a primary point of contact for questions and issues.
• Proactively identify risks, opportunities, and process improvements that benefit client operations and financial outcomes.
• Communicate accounting and tax matters in a clear, professional, and client‑friendly manner.

• Provide technical guidance, coaching, and mentorship to strengthen team skills and capabilities.
• Ensure the team’s adherence to firm standards, policies, and deadlines.
• Assist with the onboarding and training of new team members to support smooth integration into the firm.

• Identify opportunities to streamline and enhance accounting workflows for greater efficiency and accuracy.
• Contribute to developing documentation, standardized procedures, and best practices.
• Support leadership on special projects and firm‑wide initiatives aimed at continuous improvement.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field.

• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, demonstrating increasing levels of responsibility.

• Quick Books Pro Advisor
• CPA Preferred

• Strong, up‑to‑date technical knowledge of accounting principles and tax regulations.
• Advanced proficiency with accounting and tax software, along with the ability to learn new platforms quickly.

• Excellent judgment, analytical thinking, and problem‑solving skills.
• High level of ownership, accountability, and attention to detail.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex concepts clearly.

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance (Coverage begins on the first of the month following your start date.)
• Paid Parental Leave
• 401(k) Matching Program
• Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits
• Pet Insurance
• Unlimited Flexible Time Off
• 7 Company‑Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Opportunity to transition to a hybrid work arrangement after training is completed.
• Base salary of $95,00-$110,000 plus discretionary bonus (exact base salary amount will be dependent on experience)

Archer Lewis is a national accounting and advisory firm established in 2024 from local practice mergers, leveraging over 70 years of legacy. With 40 offices and over 450 professionals, we serve 150,000+ businesses. Our approach blends small‑firm relationships with national capabilities in bookkeeping, tax, advisory, and growth planning. We adapt to client preferences for in‑person or online interactions, ensuring they connect with professionals who understand their specific needs.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

EMPLOYER:

Archer Lewis is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, citizenship, veteran status, ancestry, age (over 40), physical or mental disability, medical condition (cancer‑related), gender identity or expression, genetic information including sickle cell or hemoglobin C trait, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local law.

You are a U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident or possess other unrestricted U.S. work authorization and will not require sponsorship for U.S. work authorization now or anytime in the future.