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Brighton Jones · 1 day ago

Tax Associate - Seattle

Seattle, WA

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$70K/yr - $85K/yr

0+ years exp

Brighton Jones is a purpose-driven, client-focused team committed to helping individuals live richer lives. The Tax Associate will support compliance matters and tax planning services, prepare tax returns, assist with tax projections, and collaborate with the financial advisory team.

Financial Services

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Responsibilities

Support the team on compliance matters and tax planning services for our clients

Front line preparation of tax returns (federal & state for individual, corporation, partnership, fiduciary)

Assist with tax projections and respond to federal and state agency notices and audit requests

Support and collaborate with the financial advisory team on tax planning related functions

Tend to client needs by phone and email, and attend client meetings as needed

Conduct technical research

Qualification

Tax complianceTax return preparationResearch skillsAccounting degreeCCH softwareMSFT OfficeOral communicationTeam collaborationAdaptabilityMotivation

Required

Bachelor's degree in Accounting required

0 - 1 year of individual income tax return and compliance experience

Strong computer skills (Windows, MSFT Office, Adobe Acrobat) and the ability to learn and adapt quickly to new software systems (CCH, Axcess, BNA, Checkpoint RIA)

Requires strong research skills and knowledge in tax related areas and understanding of the workings of the Internal Revenue Code, regulations and other tax pronouncements

Able to manage heavy workloads and projects, many on a time sensitive basis

Excellent oral communication skills, with an ability to interact with a tight-knit team of professionals with a range of tax knowledge

Highly motivated with ability to function well in a fast-paced environment with continued growth and development