Fall 2026 Tax/Assurance Staff Accountant (Students Only)

Portland, OR

Geffen Mesher & Company proudly stands as one of Portland's foremost locally owned accounting firms, with a distinguished history of over 90 years dedicated to serving clients throughout the Northwest. We owe our enduring success to our client-centric ethos and unwavering commitment to our team members. We provide a full suite of professional services, including Accounting, Assurance, Business Consulting, Business Valuation, Data and Analytics, Litigation Support, Family Office, Transaction Services, and full-service Tax planning, spanning several industries.

At Geffen Mesher, we believe in fostering strong, lasting partnerships with our clients, and we do the same for our team members. We are a large firm with a small firm feel. Our shareholders are humble, down-to-earth humans who hire and support motivated and resourceful people and provide opportunities to lead successful personal and professional lives. We provide ample growth opportunities whether you are starting as an intern, or you are a seasoned manager.

We are seeking Staff Accountants to join our team. In this role, you will have exposure to a variety of industries, extensive internal and external training opportunities, as well as professional development. You’ll be assigned an advisor and be given networking opportunities, not to mention a state-of-the-art workspace, competitive compensation, and excellent benefits. We lead with authenticity, fostering a positive culture, getting involved in the community, and having as much fun as we can along the way.

Whether you are interested in Assurance or Tax work, we want people who are passionate about accounting and provide top-notch client service. Accounting is all about the relationships you build and foster – so you should also be comfortable developing relationships with co-workers and clients.

What makes you good fit

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or a similar discipline.
• Graduate/CPA eligible between December 2025 and August 2026
• Preferred GPA of 3.25 or higher
• Strong interest in a career as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be able to work effectively as part of a team, while also being an independent self-starter
• Ability to work in a deadline driven environment
• Proficient in MS Office technology suite.

Why you should join our team

Compensation & Benefits

At Geffen Mesher, we value transparency and equity in compensation. The compensation offered for this position will be based on a variety of factors including, but not limited to: years of relevant experience, unique or specialized skill sets, education, licensure, internal equity, and location. The estimated salary range for this position is $68,500.

Additional Benefits Include

• 401k with a 3% employer contribution
• Discretionary profit sharing of up to 4.5% annually
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance. We cover 100% of the individual medical premium!!!
• Generous PTO, plus 12 Paid Holidays, 8 hours of Volunteer Time and Paid Parental Leave
• Hybrid work options
• Flexible working hours in the summer, Fridays are optional!
• Incentive plan for sales leads
• Generous Employee Referral Program