About Opsahl Dawson
We’ve completely reinvented the accounting profession: Traditional values, cutting-edge technology, and first-class service.
President of Opsahl Dawson, Aaron Dawson, and founder, George Opsahl, share many things in common. Both…
- Born in Longview, Washington
- Left home to study accounting
- Began their careers in the big city of Seattle
- Returned to Longview to embrace a community better suited to raising families
- Share a commitment to providing excellent client service
- Know that integrity is the only thing that stands the test of time
– 1979
Founded by George Opsahl in Longview.
1998 –
Vancouver office opens!
– 2009
Aaron Dawson & Jen Dawson acquire firm. George retires.
2010 –
Matt Lee joins as shareholder.
– 2013-2022
Named Best in Business by Vancouver Business Journal.
2014 –
Purchase new building near Vancouver Mall and move Vancouver office into new location
– 2015
Acquired Marshall H. Waldman, CPA
2016 –
Acquired Thompson and Associates, CPAs
– 2017
Acquired Houck and Associates, Inc.
2018 –
Move into our new building on NE Greenwood Drive. Sierra Eckman promoted to Shareholder.
– 2022
Kelsey Elwess, Sam Christensen & Ursula Perkins promoted to Shareholders.
2022 –
Acquired Schiller & Company, P.C. Tim Schiller becomes Shareholder
Our Award-Winning Team
The secret to our success?
An award-winning team of tax accountants, bookkeepers, and experienced financial professionals who are empowered to do their very best work.
“Managing my business while raising a family can be stressful enough. Then there is tax season! Opsahl Dawson erases that stress with a streamlined process embodied by a particular attention to detail. Yet, it is trust and friendship gained that will lead us back to their office for years to come.”
Dominik Staros – Owner, Image Web Consulting