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Johnson, Stone & Pagano, P.S. is a premier professional service firm based in the Tacoma area. We provide tax, audit and business advisory services; it's our commitment to help our clients achieve success. Want to learn more about JSP? Follow us on LinkedIn and Facebook. We invite you to discover the difference in being a part of Johnson, Stone & Pagano's team. On OUR team, we measure success by pursuing your interests, fulfilling your career ambitions and providing valued services to our clients.

WHAT WILL YOU DO at JSP?

Professional mindset, inquisitiveness and relationship building are the cornerstones to being successful at JSP. You will become an integral part of the client relationship team and will start developing strong, positive working relationships with clients, shareholders and staff the minute you step foot in the door. PASSION! Are you passionate about learning, developing your expertise and growing as an individual? Given the opportunities to work alongside shareholders and managers of the firm you will be empowered to pave your way, make your mark and develop your personal brand!

• Review and sign business and individual tax returns
• Prepare high level tax returns, including state returns
• Interview clients to obtain information for tax returns or other projects
• Able to lead projects, define client expectations for deliverables, service and budget
• Perform client manager duties including billing and collection efforts for book of business clients
• Evaluate the costs, benefits and risks of alternative solutions to client problems or needs
• Perform tax research and other special projects as they occur
• Actively involved in tax department initiatives, work collaboratively with technical lead, as needed
• Manage client relationships by monitoring client needs, building value into professional service
• Partner and work collaboratively with the audit team in shared clients
• Participates as a member of the management team, bringing ideas and feedback in supporting the firm's strategic plan, and participate in firm committees or chairing a committee as needed.
• Manage and delegate duties to supervisors, senior staff and staff
• Provide mentoring and technical training for employees in the tax department and participates in performance reviews
• Participate in recruiting and business development activities, including outside marketing efforts and preparing proposals
• Participate in community organizations and industry functions
• Demonstrate competencies in accordance with career development

WHY WORK at JSP?

We are a unique firm in that we are a manager managed firm. Our managers and owners collaborate and work together with our committees to execute firm initiatives and support the firm's strategic goals. We are a FUN team of professionals that encourages PROFESSIONAL GROWTH and provides FLEXIBILITY! We believe providing flexibility and life/work balance supports your personal and professional growth. We support our COMMUNITY because giving back is important to us. We love to throw in a good perk, or two, or three, or more because we are invested in YOU! We offer EXCELLENT benefits that are an integral part of the total competitive compensation package.

• 40-hour work week except for busy season – max of 50 hours (Feb-April)
• 6 weeks compensated time off (CTO) annually; paid holidays
• Insurance (Medical, dental, vision and group term life); benefits to PT employees
• 401(k) Plan, with Safe Harbor match
• Flexible Spending Account; Health Savings Account
• Continuing professional education and professional licensing
• Business expense and mileage reimbursement
• Relocation expenses are negotiable

WHAT WILL YOU BRING to JSP?

A Bachelor's or Master's degree in accounting or other closely related field. Minimum of 7 years of public tax accounting with experience of the above responsibilities.

• CPA license (preferred, but not required)
• Strong team mindset, adaptability skills and ability to identify and make efficiency improvements
• Ability to communicate clearly in writing and verbally
• Ability to multitask with multiple projects
• Highly motivated, driven and takes initiative
• Willing to learn, open to feedback and recognize contributions of others
• Ability to use good judgement and intuition amongst everyday interactions with staff and clients.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and clients
• Meet deadlines by setting priorities with work projects
• Extensive knowledge of tax accounting principles and IRS regulations
• Demonstrate critical and analytical thinking skills
• Skills in networking and developing business
• Proficiency using tax software, trial balance, Excel, Word and Outlook (CCH products a plus)

Salary Range: $100,000 - $138,000