Senior Tax Accountant

Johnson, Stone & Pagano, P.S.; Fircrest (WA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan with Safe Harbor match

Flexible Spending Account

Health Savings Account

Continuing professional education

Job summary

Johnson, Stone & Pagano, P.S. is a premier professional services firm in the Tacoma area, offering tax, audit, valuations, and advisory services. We seek a Senior Tax Accountant with a passion for learning and client service to join our client-relations team and advance your career.

You will prepare complex tax returns, mentor staff, handle tax estimates, analyze IRS notices, and contribute to firm initiatives. CPA preferred; relocation negotiable; strong benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in accounting or related field
• 2+ years of public tax accounting experience
• CPA license preferred but not required

Responsibilities

• Prepare personal, trust, estate and business tax returns, including the most complex
• Act as a resource for tax staff
• Prepare tax estimates and participate in planning for less complex clients
• Analyze IRS notices and draft responses
• Contribute to the client service team by producing quality work with quick turnaround and attentive service
• Engage in firm committees to support strategic objectives
• Establish good working relationships with shareholders and staff

Skills

CPA license

Team player

Communication skills

Multitasking

Motivation / initiative

Analytical thinking

Time management

Tax software proficiency

Excel

Word / Outlook proficiency

Education

Bachelor's or master's degree in accounting

Tools

CCH tax software

Job description

Johnson, Stone & Pagano, P.S. is a premier professional service firm based in the Tacoma area. We provide tax, audit, valuations, forensic accounting, 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!

As a Senior Tax Accountant (salary range $80,000-$90,000, minimum of 2+ years of public tax accounting experience), you will:

• Prepare personal, trust, estate and business tax returns, including the most complex
• Act as a resource for tax staff
• Prepare tax estimates and becomes involved in planning for less complex clients
• Analyze IRS notices and draft responses
• Contribute to the client service team by producing quality work with quick turnaround and attentive service
• Engage in firm committees by contributing ideas and feedback to support the firm's strategic objectives. Participate actively in firm initiatives.
• Establish good working relationships with all Shareholders and staff members

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 FUNteam 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 ourCOMMUNITY 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 offerEXCELLENT 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)
• 5 weeks compensated time off (CTO) annually; paid holidays
• Insurance (Medical, dental, vision and group term life)
• 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. 2+ years of public tax accounting.

• 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 from 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
• Demonstrate critical and analytical thinking skills
• Meet deadlines by setting priorities with work projects
• Proficiency using tax software, trial balance, Excel, Word and Outlook (CCH products a plus)

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