Accounting Operations Specialist

Navex • Lake Oswego, OR

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

At NAVEX, we’re transforming the world—making it safer, more ethical, and ensuring every voice is heard. That’s real impact. Our high-performance culture is driven by our values. We move with speed, passion and purpose — as one team. We are bold in our ideas, accountable in our actions, and committed to doing the right things right. Our Finance team helps drive smart decisions, operational excellence, and sustainable growth. As an Accounting Operations Specialist, you’ll play an important role in supporting the NAVEX's tax compliance and accounting operational processes. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career professional who enjoys solving problems, working with data, and collaborating across teams. Whether your background is in finance, business operations, administration, customer support, compliance, accounting, or another detail-oriented field, we'll provide opportunities to build your tax and accounting expertise while gaining exposure to U.S. and international business operations. We recognize that great candidates may not meet every qualification. If you're excited about learning, are curious, enjoy solving problems, are analytical and eager to grow your career, we encourage you to apply! You’ll thrive in this hybrid role surrounded by an engaged, collaborative team deeply committed to your success. Join us and help shape what’s next!

Requirements

• Associate or Bachelor's degree, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 6+ months of experience in business operations, finance, accounting, compliance, administration, customer support, data management, or a related field
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to delivering accurate, high-quality work
• Ability to work with data, identify inconsistencies, and solve problems independently
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Comfort learning new systems, processes, and technical concepts
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other business applications
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• A collaborative mindset and willingness to partner with colleagues across teams
• Curiosity, learning agility, and an interest in developing expertise in tax and compliance.
• Culture Agility. Comfort working in a fast-paced, candid environment that values innovation, healthy debate, and follow-through
• AI Readiness. Curiosity and willingness to use AI and emerging technologies to elevate your work and deliver smarter outcomes
• Fuel performance and outcomes. Leverage your job competencies and champion NAVEX’s core values

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain reports, schedules, tax records, and documentation used in tax compliance and reporting activities
• Gather, validate, and organize information from multiple systems and teams to facilitate tax filings, reporting, and compliance requirements
• Manage tax calendars and monitor filing deadlines, payment schedules, and key compliance milestones
• Partner with colleagues across Finance and other business functions to collect information needed for tax filings, audits, and tax-related initiatives
• Respond to information requests from tax authorities, auditors, and external advisors by assembling accurate and timely documentation
• Participate in sales and use tax, VAT, GST, and other transactional tax processes
• Maintain organized tax records and documentation to support compliance, reporting, and audit readiness
• Investigate data discrepancies, identify root causes, and collaborate with stakeholders to resolve issues
• Recommend and implement process improvements that enhance efficiency, accuracy, and scalability within the tax function
• Contribute to special projects and broader Finance initiatives that support business growth and operational excellence

Benefits

• Meaningful Purpose. Your work helps organizations operate with integrity and protect their people—at a scale few companies can match.
• High-Performance Environment. We move with urgency, set ambitious goals, and expect excellence. You’ll be trusted with real ownership and supported to do the best work of your career.
• Candid, Supportive Culture. We communicate openly, challenge ideas—not people—and value teammates who embrace bold thinking and continuous improvement.
• Growth That Matters. You can count on authentic feedback, strong accountability, and leaders invested in your success so you can achieve real growth.
• Rewards for Results. We provide clear, competitive compensation designed to recognize measurable outcomes and real impact.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree