Johnson, Stone & Pagano, P.S. · 3 weeks ago
Varied Level Audit: Audit Staff Accountant / Audit Senior Associate / Audit Supervisor
Fircrest, WA
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
$67K/yr - $75K/yr
1+ years expJohnson, Stone & Pagano, P.S. is a premier professional service firm based in the Tacoma area, providing tax, audit, and business advisory services. The role involves becoming an integral part of the client relationship team, developing strong working relationships with clients, and participating in audit and attest services across various industries.
AccountingConsultingFinancial Services
Hiring Manager
Michele (Millsap) Zwosta, PHR, SHRM-CP
Responsibilities
Team up directly with audit supervisors, managers, and shareholders in providing audit and attest services to clients in several industries
Gain exposure to various aspects of audit and attest projects, including preparing financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP
Develop working relationships with clients, develop as a professional and expert in accounting and financial reporting
Opportunity to participate in and influence firm initiatives
Lead and help manage multiple audit engagement teams, overseeing planning, execution, and preparation of financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP
Serve as the point of contact for clients, building and maintaining strong professional relationships with client senior management
Provide technical guidance and training to audit staff, fostering professional development and knowledge sharing
Identify and implement process improvements to enhance audit quality and efficiency
Participate in firm initiatives, committees, and strategic projects, contributing to the growth and direction of the audit department
Monitor engagement budgets and timelines, ensuring projects are completed within scope and client expectations are met
Support business development efforts by identifying opportunities for additional services and participating in network activities
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 developing 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
Qualification
Required
A bachelor's or master's degree in accounting or other business degree (with accounting emphasis)
Minimum of 1-2 years of public audit accounting experience for Audit Staff Accountant
Minimum of 2+ years of public audit accounting experience for Audit Senior Associate
Minimum of 3-4+ years of public audit accounting experience including recent audit supervisor/senior level experience for Audit Supervisor
Strong team mindset, adaptability skills and ability to identify and make efficiency improvements
Ability to communicate clearly in writing or 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
Demonstrate 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
Developing an understanding of client's business and becoming a 'functional expert'
General knowledge of FASB standards, GAAP and GAAS
Proficiency using CCH Engagement, Excel, Word, Outlook and desire to learn other software applications
Approximately 10% overnight stay travel
Preferred
CPA license (preferred, but not required)
Previous professional experience is a plus
Benefits
5 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
Business expense and mileage reimbursement
Relocation expenses are negotiable
Company
Johnson, Stone & Pagano, P.S.
Johnson, Stone & Pagano, P.S. ("JSP") has been serving audit, tax and business advisory clients since 1982.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase