Tax Associate - Seattle

Brighton Jones • Seattle, WA

5d • $70,000 - $85,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Ready to make a meaningful impact? At Brighton Jones, we’re a purpose-driven, client-focused team committed to helping individuals live richer lives. As one of the largest RIAs in the nation, we’ve built a culture of continuous growth, collaboration, and community—recognized with 15 consecutive “Best Places to Work” awards including Inc.com ’s 2025 list, as well as national honors for community impact. We lead the industry in aligning wealth, passion, and purpose to help our clients thrive. With over $30 billion in assets under advisement, 300+ teammates nationwide, and a dynamic, team-based approach, we’re growing fast—and we’re looking for driven, curious individuals to join our #OneTeam. The tax team at Brighton Jones prides themselves on a collective, fun, and supportive work environment. A significant portion of our tax practice consists of managing the tax compliance process for our clients’ individual income tax, trust, and gift tax returns. Take our Values in Action Self-Assessment to see how our values align! Your Role: Support the team on compliance matters and tax planning services for our clients

Requirements

• 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) 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
• This role is an in-office, full-time, and exempt position.
• Please note, we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for the position offered. Accordingly, we are unable to hire individuals who require, or will require, employment visa sponsorship either now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

• CPA eligible or Masters in Taxation preferred

Responsibilities

• 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

Benefits

• Our benefits package includes, but is not limited to, 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees