Senior Tax Manager

Company: Johnson, Stone & Pagano, P.S.
Location: Vancouver
Posted on: April 1, 2025

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. We are a MANAGER led firm! We are a FUN team that encourages PROFESSIONAL GROWTH and provides FLEXIBILITY! We believe promoting flexibility and work/life blend supports your personal and professional growth. We support our COMMUNITY! Giving back is important to us. 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 our interests, fulfilling our 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 the firm management team. You 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 business and individual tax returns
• Prepare high level tax returns, including state returns; signs completed tax returns
• Interview clients to obtain information for tax returns or other projects
• Review tax accruals; attend meetings with auditors regarding tax issues
• Manage client relationships by monitoring client needs, building value into professional service
• Evaluate the costs, benefits and risks of alternative solutions to client problems or needs
• Perform tax research and other special projects as they occur
• Provide feedback in order to develop the tax practice
• Capitalize on personal and professional experiences in order to develop business and practice lines
• Participate in the management team, bringing ideas and feedback in supporting the firm's strategic plan, and being involved with firm committees
• Delegation of duties to supervisors, senior staff and staff
• Provide mentoring and technical training for employees in the tax department and participates in performance reviews
• Perform client manager duties including billing and collection efforts for book of business clients
• Participate in the area of business development, including outside marketing efforts and preparing proposals
• Participate in community organizations and industry functions
• Demonstrate competencies in accordance with career developmentWHY WORK at JSP?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.
  • 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 match
  • Flexible Spending Account; Health Savings Account
  • Continuing professional education and professional licensing
  • Business expense and mileage reimbursement
  • Relocation expenses are negotiableWHAT WILL YOU BRING to JSP?A Bachelor's or master's degree in accounting or other closely related field. Minimum of 10 years of public accounting with experience of the above responsibilities.
    • Extensive knowledge of tax accounting principles and IRS regulations
    • Demonstrate critical and analytical thinking skills
    • Skills in networking and developing business
    • Ability to communicate clearly in writing and verbally
    • Ability to multi-task with multiple projects
    • Meet deadlines by setting priorities with work projects
    • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and clients
    • Proficiency using tax software, Excel, Word and Outlook.
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