Tax Senior - Johnson, Stone & Pagano, P.S. : Job Details

Tax Senior

Johnson, Stone & Pagano, P.S.

Job Location : Vancouver,WA, USA

Posted on : 2025-08-06T01:16:24Z

Job Description :

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 onLinkedIn andFacebook . 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!

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); 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?

Bachelor's degree or master's degree in accounting or other business-related program. 3-5 years' public tax accounting experience.

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
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)

Salary Range: $72,000-$85,000