Tax & Financial Accountant

Location: Portland, OR

Pay: $65K - $75K year

About the Role:
We are seeking a detail-oriented and highly analytical Tax & Financial Accountant to join our finance team. This role is critical in managing complex tax compliance, supporting financial planning and analysis, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate will play a key role in strategic tax planning, financial reporting, and audit readiness, while providing expert guidance on tax implications to support our business goals.

Key Responsibilities:

Month-End Close & Financial Reporting

• Run monthly close reports and reconcile with general ledger balances

• Perform financial and analytical reviews across company cost centers

• Prepare general ledger reconciliations and financial allocations

• Post reclassifications, amortizations, and various journal entries

• Manage Square deposits and create periodic revenue summaries

• Generate and archive monthly financial reports

• Conduct monthly bank reconciliations and resolve stale check issues

• Prepare and process bank deposits as needed

Tax Compliance & Reporting

• Prepare and record monthly sales tax entries and payments

• File monthly, quarterly, and annual tax returns (sales, property, business, CAT)

• Research tax compliance issues and respond to inquiries

• Register the company in new tax jurisdictions as required

• Maintain and update tax rates and customer jurisdiction codes

• Prepare income tax schedules and 1099 tax documentation

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree (or in progress) in Accounting, Finance, or related field

• 3–5 years of relevant experience in a private accounting setting

• Strong understanding of accounting principles and tax regulations

• Proficient in financial software and Microsoft Excel

• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and analytical skills

• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet tight deadlines

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Benefits

Cook Solutions Group (CSG) provides our employees with the most comprehensive benefits program to enhance their quality of life. CSG employees enjoy competitive salaries; CSG pays 90% of the PPO insurance premium for the employee; 100% for a high deductible plan, and 50% for the dependents. Both plans have reasonable deductible levels and co-pay amounts; a 401(k)-retirement match; Paid Time Off (PTO); 8 paid holidays per year; 16 hours of Paid Time Off a year for volunteer time through the Cook Career Builders program; Technician benefits that include commute time, company vehicle and gas card, quarterly bonus program, tuition reimbursement and much more!

Why work at Cook Solutions Group?

We know our employees are what make our business succeed. That’s why we’ve cultivated a casual, upbeat environment that enhances productivity, satisfaction, and retention. We strive to provide the best, most equitable and cost-effective benefits for employees. New employees become eligible for benefits on the first of the month following the 60-day day waiting period who work a minimum of 30 hours per week.

Our employees are encouraged to take advantage of flexible scheduling, maintain a healthy work-life balance, and volunteer in their communities through our Cook Community Builders program.

Equal Opportunity

Cook Solutions Group is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis [“protected class”] including, but not limited to race; color; religion; genetic information; national origin; sex; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; age; disability; citizenship status; uniform service member status; or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.