Tax Intern

Job Description

Winter Tax Internship: January – March 2027 (Seattle) | Brighton Jones

The Tone:
This is a Winter Tax Internship at Brighton Jones, located in Seattle, WA. Brighton Jones is a purpose-driven, client-focused organization committed to helping individuals live richer lives as one of the largest RIAs in the nation with over $30 billion in assets under advisement and 300+ teammates. This role is crucial for supporting the tax compliance process for high-net-worth clients, ensuring they receive expert assistance with individual income tax, trust, and gift tax returns. The company cultivates a culture of continuous growth, collaboration, and community, aiming for team members to make a meaningful impact.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Temporary, Non-exempt/hourly
• Location: In-person Seattle, WA
• Pay: $23 hourly
• Team: Tax team
• Mission: This person will support the tax compliance process for high-net-worth clients’ individual income tax, trust, and gift tax returns.
• Tech Stack: CCH Axcess, Checkpoint, Pfx Scan, Windows, Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat

What You’ll Actually Do
• Collect Data: Assist with collecting data and preparing it for electronic work papers.
• Input Data: Input tax data into appropriate software systems.
• Produce Work Papers: Produce electronic work papers for next-level review in conformance with department standards.
• Provide Support: Assist team members with various tasks as needed.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Current university student, working towards a bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, or Economics. This is an entry-level position.
• Experience: Academic success and other internships or work-related experience are encouraged. Undergraduate exposure to tax accounting is a plus, though not required.
• Skills: Strong computer skills, including proficiency with Windows, Microsoft Office, and Adobe Acrobat, along with the ability to quickly learn new software systems like CCH Axcess, Checkpoint, and Pfx Scan. Demonstrates a commitment to excellence, exceptional communication (written and verbal) and collaboration abilities, and excellent work habits characterized by a self-starter mentality that proactively manages workloads and takes ownership of prioritizing tasks. Exhibits strong interpersonal skills and teamwork, and is motivated to thrive in an active and evolving work environment.
• Bonus: Strong desire to pursue the CPA designation.