Tax Associate

About the Role

This is an in-office, full-time, and exempt position. The tax team at Brighton Jones prides itself on a collective, fun, and supportive work environment, with a significant portion of the tax practice focused on managing the tax compliance process for clients’ individual income tax, trust, and gift tax returns.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the team on compliance matters and tax planning services for 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.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required.
• CPA eligible or Masters in Taxation preferred.
• 0 - 1 year of individual income tax return and compliance experience.
• Strong computer skills (Windows, MSFT Office, Adobe Acrobat).
• Ability to learn and adapt quickly to new software systems (CCH, Axcess, BNA, Checkpoint RIA).
• Strong research skills and knowledge in tax related areas.
• 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 the ability to function well in a fast-paced environment with continued growth and development.

Compensation

• Pay: $70,000 - $80,000 per year.
• Benefits: Health care benefits (medical/dental/vision), retirement benefits, paid time off (PTO), holiday flex-days, summer flex-days, company-paid holidays, parental leave, transportation benefits, unlimited volunteer time off, professional and personal wellbeing stipend, and other fringe benefits. Everyone in the company has a pathway to ownership.

Note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.