Senior Tax/Staff Accountant

About the Company
COAST Products is a 105-year-old family-owned Portland, Oregon company that produces innovative and technologically advanced lighting solutions, knives and multi-purpose tools that will make our user’s life safer, easier, and more enjoyable. Our products can be found in all major retailers and distributors in the USA and 30 foreign countries.

About the Position
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Tax/Staff Accountant to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing and overseeing various tax-related functions within our organization. This role requires a deep understanding of tax laws and regulations, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

1. Experience with reconciling sales tax across the United States and Canada with a large volume of transactions. This includes how the sales tax being recorded on transactions should impact the General Ledger.
2. Experience with the sale of physical items in a direct-to-consumer eCommerce situation.
3. In-depth understanding of accounting principles and how operational activity will impact the financial statements.
4. Possess an attention for detail and a high level of accuracy.
5. Be a self-starter, inherently curious, and a creative problem solver.
6. The person for this role cannot be afraid of digging into the details and trying to learn about all other functions of the business.
7. Have experience with the NetSuite ERP system and Avalara (AvaTax).
8. Extensive experience with Microsoft Excel.
9. Great professional interpersonal communication skills.

Requirements

1. Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field; CPA certification preferred.
2. 3 years of experience in tax accounting, with a strong understanding of federal, state, and local tax laws and regulations.
3. Proficiency in tax preparation software (e.g., TurboTax, ProSeries) and accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Xero).
4. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen attention to detail.
5. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
6. Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously in a deadline-driven environment.
7. Experience with tax planning and strategy development is highly desirable.
8. Knowledge of international tax laws and regulations is a plus.
9. Strong work ethic and a commitment to maintaining the highest standards of professionalism and integrity

Compensation Details
Salary                           $75k- $95k DOE
PTO                              10 days.  In addition, COAST offers 7 paid days for Holidays.
Kaiser Health Plan      Effective the 1^st of the month following 30 days from FTE hire date.
401K w/ matching       Effective 1-year after FTE hire date

COAST is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical​​​ condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or ​expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

This is a full-time position working from COAST’s Portland, Oregon HQ office location, 3 days in office 2 from home; Hours are 8a-5p.

COAST Products
8033 NE Holman
Portland, OR 97218