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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. On OUR team, we measure success by pursuing your interests, fulfilling your career ambitions and providing valued services to our clients. 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!
Job Responsibility:
Plan, execute, and conclude audit and attest engagements in a timely manner
Lead and manage multiple audit engagement teams
Supervise one or more audit staff during the engagement
Keep managers and shareholders informed of job progress and identify any issues with the project
Prepare or review staff-prepared financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP
Provide timely preparation and/or review of necessary reports with quality, thoroughness and accuracy
Keep abreast of changes in industry regulations, and develop competency through continuing education and by obtaining additional professional certifications
Recognize and inform management of opportunities to increase level and types of services to clients
Manage and delegate duties to supervisors, senior staff and staff
Provide mentoring and technical training for employees in the audit department and participate in performance reviews
Able to lead projects, define client expectations for deliverables, service and budget
Act as an account executive with a select group of clients
Prepare or review audit reports and other formal reports and letters with eye on quality, thoroughness and accuracy
Provide advice on internal controls improvements for clients
Foster and cultivate the mindset of a leader within the firm
highly motivated
Partner and work collaboratively with the tax team in shared clients
Participate as a member of the management team, bringing ideas and feedback in supporting the firm’s strategic plan, and participate in firm committees or chairing a committee as needed
Participate in recruiting and business development activities, including outside marketing efforts and preparing proposals
Participate in community organizations and industry functions
Requirements:
Bachelor’s or master’s degree in accounting or other closely related field
3+ years of public audit accounting, including managerial experience if applying for Manager role
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
Willingness to learn, open to feedback and recognizes 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
Meets deadlines by setting priorities with work projects
Demonstrates critical and analytical thinking skills
Skills in networking and developing business
Understanding of Single Audits in accordance with the Uniform Guidance
Ability to communicate with client senior management
Ability to manage within budgetary and time constraints while providing client satisfaction
Understanding of clients’ businesses
ability to become “functional expert”
Extremely knowledgeable of FASB standards, GAAP and GAAS
Proficiency using CCH Engagement, Excel, Word and Outlook
Approximately 10% overnight stay travel
Nice to have:
CPA license
What we offer:
40-hour work week except for busy season – max of 50 hours (Feb, March, September & October)
5 (or 6 as Manager) weeks compensated time off (CTO) annually
paid holidays
Insurance (Medical, dental, vision and group term life)
benefits to include PT employees
401(k) Plan, with Safe Harbor match
Flexible Spending Account
Health Savings Account
Continuing professional education and professional licensing paid for by the firm