Annika Jensen - CPA |Tax Manager
Annika Jensen
Annika joined the Palius, O’Kelley + Janzen CPA team in 2013 and quickly felt at home in the relaxed, team atmosphere, almost as if she’d always worked at the firm. She enjoys the camaraderie of the POJ team on both personal and professional levels and is quick to flash a smile or share in a laugh. She particularly appreciates being allowed to develop working relationships with the POJ clients. One of her favorite tasks is tax planning for the clients. It’s so rewarding to analyze a client’s financial situation and find ways to maximize tax savings and position the client for greater financial success.
Prior to joining our company, she worked at a local accounting firm where she became well-versed in bookkeeping and tax preparation. Annika graduated from UCSB with a degree in economics and accounting. As she grows her career, Annika’s immediate goal after joining the firm was was to obtain her CPA certification, which she accomplished in December of 2018.
Annika serves her community by serving as Treasurer of National Association of Women Business Owners, she serves on the Board of Directors on Saber (Santa Barbara Executive Roundtable) and is a member of Junior League of Santa Barbara.
Annika was born and raised on the central coast, moving to Santa Barbara to attend the University. When not visiting with her large extended family and playing with her young nephews, Annika enjoys travel, hiking, reading, biking and exploring beautiful Santa Barbara.
Annika joined the Palius + O’Kelley team in 2013. Prior to that, she worked at a local accounting firm where she became well-versed with bookkeeping and tax preparation.
She was born and raised on the central coast and moved to Santa Barbara to attend UCSB. She graduated with a degree in economics and accounting and is currently working towards her certification.
In her spare time, she enjoys hiking, reading and exploring the beautiful Santa Barbara
Annika joined the Palius + O’Kelley team in 2013 and quickly felt at home in the relaxed, team atmosphere, almost as if she’d always worked at the firm. She enjoys the camaraderie of the POK team on both personal and professional levels and is quick to flash a smile or share in a laugh. She particularly appreciates being allowed to develop working relationships with the POK clients. One of her favorite tasks is tax planning for the clients. It’s so rewarding to analyze a client’s financial situation and find ways to maximize tax savings and position the client for greater financial success.
Prior to joining POK, she worked at a local accounting firm where she became well-versed in bookkeeping and tax preparation. Annika graduated from UCSB with a degree in economics and accounting. As she grows her career, Annika’s immediate goal is achieving her CPA certification for which she is currently studying. Professionally, Annika would like to become active in the various networking opportunities in order to develop new and mutually beneficial relationships.
Annika was born and raised on the central coast, moving to Santa Barbara to attend the university. When not visiting with her large extended family and playing with her young nephews, Annika enjoys travel, hiking, reading, biking and exploring beautiful Santa Barbara.
