Client Accounting Senior Associate

Perkins & Co•Portland, OR

3d•$80,000 - $95,000•Hybrid

About The Position

At Perkins & Co, we believe work should do more than fill a role—it should help build a fulfilling career. We hire great people, give them meaningful work, and support them with a positive culture and ongoing growth. At Perkins & Co, we’re building a CAS practice that pairs excellent accounting with AI-enabled, real-time advisory. Over the next year, you’ll help us modernize workflows, adopt new tools, and expand advisory services. If you’re curious, adaptable, and excited to be part of this journey, you’ll thrive here. We’re looking for a Client Accounting Senior Associate to support our growing department with strategic insight, hands-on execution, and strong accounting skills. Have you been longing for a chance to have a real, positive impact on businesses? Do you have a knack for process improvement? Are you a strong leader and relationship builder? If so, this could be the perfect opportunity! Work whenever and wherever you want. We don’t just accommodate remote work—we support it. This role requires someone in the Pacific time zone who can travel to client locations in Oregon and Washington, but we trust you to do your best work in person, hybrid, or fully remote. A culture where flexibility and balance add up to success. Our leadership team knows that public accounting is a demanding profession, which is the very reason for our ‘people-first’ culture. What works best for you works best for us. Time off to recharge. Empowering our staff with ample time off is central to how we operate and an important component to giving you the time you need to recharge. In addition to 4 weeks of PTO, enjoy 14.5 paid holidays and paid leave options, including parental leave. A smart move for your career. We provide the tools, mentorship, and development support to help you do your best work. With easy access to leadership and a flexible approach to career growth, you can build a path that fits your goals and strengths. What’s in it for you? Great colleagues—work with smart, creative professionals who delight in rolling up sleeves and digging in to help client organizations achieve their full potential. Growth—opportunity for expanding your skills and knowledge within the position and there’s room for advancement. Participation in networking and learning opportunities. Variety—the job includes diverse responsibilities and clients bring varying needs. Paperless, cloud-based environment; we’re committed to smart use of technology. Competitive salary and benefits. We have fun here!

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a related field required, along with 5+ years of experience
QuickBooks Online ProAdvisor Certification required, or willingness to obtain it within two months; QuickBooks Desktop experience also required
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
Proactive, effective English verbal and written communication skills are required
Strong computer skills including database, spreadsheet, report writing, project management, graphics, word processing, presentation creation/editing, etc. is required
Ability to travel to client sites as needed (about 10% local and 5% out of market)

Nice To Haves

experience in a large local, regional, or national accounting firm is preferred
Experience with maintaining client relationships in a professional services environment is preferred
Experience in a large local/regional or national CPA firm is strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Prepare more complex financial statements and able to analyze and identify any errors or omissions made by clients
Research issues thoroughly and present guidance to support recommended solutions
Demonstrate proficiency in accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and sales tax processes for assigned engagements
Assists client and others in resolving problems related to systems or software
Support process improvement efforts, pilot new tools, and participate in automation and AI training
Develop AI literacy (prompt design, validation, exception handling).