Senior Tax Manager

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Base pay range

$152,000.00/yr - $220,000.00/yr

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. We invite you to discover the difference in being a part of Johnson, Stone & Pagano's team.

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.

• Review and sign business, personal, trusts or estate 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
• 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
• 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
• Provide mentoring and technical training for employees in the tax department and participates in performance reviews
• Manage and delegate duties to supervisors, senior staff and staff
• Perform client manager duties including billing and collection efforts for book of business clients
• Participate in community organizations and industry functions
• Demonstrate competencies in accordance with career development
• Actively involved in tax department initiatives, work collaboratively with technical lead, as needed
• Participate in recruiting and business development activities, including outside marketing efforts and preparing proposals

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!

• 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 10 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)

Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Accounting/Auditing and Finance

Industries

Accounting