WHO is JSP?
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!
- Provide a wide variety of diversified, usually complex, tax-related tasks
- Prepare complex personal, trust, estate and business tax returns
- Delegate, train and supervise work for tax staff and senior tax accountants
- Prepare tax estimates and involved in planning for clients
- Analyze IRS notices and draft responses
- Assist tax managers in client meetings
- Key clients contact person for smaller engagements
- Represent the firm with recruiting, participate in branding and business development activities
- Participate in committee work and have your voice heard to support the firm’s strategic plan
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)
- 5 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
WHAT WILL YOU BRING to JSP?
A Bachelor's or Master's degree in accounting or other closely related field. 5+ years' public tax accounting experience.
- CPA license (preferred, but not required)
- Supervisory experience 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