Barry Butcher & Associates

Honesty, Accuracy, Innovation

Accountant in Portland, OR (show on map)

Boutique CPA firm offering tax, accounting, and strategic business planning services to mid-sized businesses and individuals in the Northwest.

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About

Barry Butcher & Associates, P.C. is a boutique CPA firm with a solid client base of mid-sized businesses comprising several inter-related entities. For over thirty years, Barry Butcher, CPA, CGMA, along with a team of skilled accountants, has provided exceptional tax and accounting services to individuals and Northwest businesses.

The firm goes beyond tax return preparation to offer extensive tax planning, pension planning, financial statement preparation, estate and entity planning, charitable organization consulting, transaction planning, performance measurements, and entity analysis. Staff are continually challenged with new and interesting projects as Senior CPA mentors them toward their goals, providing ongoing learning opportunities in a small team environment. The firm is a member of the Oregon Society of Certified Public Accountants and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.

Boutique firm with personalized attention

Second-generation, family-owned business

Year-round consistent workloads with limited overtime and no reduced hours or lay-offs

Ongoing learning opportunities and mentoring for staff

Full-service approach beyond just tax returns — including strategic business planning

Over thirty years of experience

Services

Tax Return Preparation

Preparation and filing of tax returns for individuals and businesses, including small business and personal returns.

Small business returns Individual returns State and federal filing

Tax Financial Planning

Strategic tax planning to help clients minimize taxes and achieve financial goals throughout the year.

Tax minimization strategies Year-round planning Client goal alignment

Retirement Plans

Assistance with defined benefit and contribution plans, including actuarial valuations and related tax returns.

Defined benefit plans Defined contribution plans Actuarial valuations

Financial Statements

Preparation of financial ledgers, reports, and financial statements for clients.

Financial statement preparation Ledger management Reporting

Estate Planning

Estate planning services including trust funds and estate entity planning.

Trust fund setup Estate entity planning Wealth transfer strategy

Charitable Organizations

Services tailored to charitable organizations, including compliance and planning.

Charitable compliance Nonprofit tax services

Credentials & Certifications

CPA (Certified Public Accountant)

CGMA (Chartered Global Management Accountant)

Oregon Society of Certified Public Accountants

American Institute of Certified Public Accountants

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of tax returns does Barry Butcher & Associates prepare? +

The firm prepares both small business and individual tax returns, as well as defined benefit and contribution plan returns and Subchapter-S tax returns.

Does the firm offer tax planning services beyond just tax return preparation? +

Yes. The firm provides extensive tax planning throughout the year to help clients minimize taxes, develop banking and lending relationships, cash flow projections, and management strategies.

What professional certifications does Barry Butcher hold? +

Barry Butcher holds CPA (Certified Public Accountant) and CGMA (Chartered Global Management Accountant) designations.

What professional associations is the firm a member of? +

The firm is a member of the Oregon Society of Certified Public Accountants and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.

What benefits are offered to full-time team members? +

Full-time team members receive Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Supplemental Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Reimbursement, 401k, AAA memberships, Free Parking, Gym Membership Reimbursements, Vacation and Personal Time.

What accounting software experience is preferred for the Staff Accountant position? +

Background with Lacerte is preferable, and experience in Sage50 (formerly Peachtree) and/or QuickBooks is required.

What is the firm's approach to client relationships? +

The firm takes pride in offering assistance throughout the year with developing banking/lending relationships, cash flow projections, optimizing profits, business organization, training, and development of accounting policies and procedures — not just preparing tax returns for annual due dates.

What type of firm is Barry Butcher & Associates? +

It is a boutique CPA firm, second-generation family-owned, serving mid-sized businesses comprising several inter-related entities.