Winter Tax Internship: January - March 2027 (Seattle)

Brighton Jones•Seattle, WA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Brighton Jones is seeking driven, curious individuals for a summer tax internship program. This program allows students to work alongside experienced tax professionals, gaining hands-on experience in preparing tax returns for high-net-worth clients. Interns will also work on other challenging and meaningful projects, developing a strong understanding of the tax practice which includes managing tax compliance for individual income tax, trust, and gift tax returns. This is an opportunity for professional and personal growth within a purpose-driven, client-focused team recognized for its culture and community impact.

Requirements

Current university student eligibility.
Working towards a bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business, Finance or Economics preferred.
Academic success and other internships or work-related experience encouraged.
Undergraduate exposure to tax accounting is a plus, though not required.
Strong desire to pursue the CPA designation.
Strong computer skills (Windows, Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat).
Ability to learn and adapt quickly to new software systems (CCH Axcess & Checkpoint, Pfx Scan).
A commitment to excellence and a drive to maintain high standards in all tasks.
Exceptional communication and collaboration abilities, both written and verbal, to build trust and confidence with colleagues.
Excellent work habits, featuring a self-starter mentality that proactively manages workloads and takes ownership of prioritizing tasks.
Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrates teamwork mentality.
Highly motivated to work in a fast-paced environment.
A positive attitude and enthusiasm for engaging in company culture!
Must be eligible to work in the US without requiring visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

Assist with the process of collecting data and preparing it for electronic work papers.
Input tax data into appropriate software systems.
Produce electronic work papers for next-level review in conformance with department standards.
Assists team members with various tasks as needed.