Winter Tax Intern: February - April 2019 Seattle Tax Intern Do you have a passion for helping clients with complex tax planning needs? Does working with a team of experienced tax professionals who love what they do every day excite you? Brighton Jones, one of the countrys fastest growing wealth management firms, is looking for a Tax Intern to join the team and provide immediate positive service impact for our clients. A significant portion of the Tax Advisory Group (TAG) practice consists of managing the tax compliance process for our clients individual income tax, trust, gift, estate, and partnership tax returns. Our internship program offers challenging project experience in a professional and fun setting and gives Interns the opportunity to work within various teams. Your Role: * 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 About You: * Outstanding attention to detail and accuracy * Strong computer skills (Windows, MSFT Office, Adobe Acrobat) and the ability to learn and adapt quickly to new software systems (CCH Axcess & Checkpoint, Pfx Scan) * Excellent oral communication skills, with an ability to interact with a tight-knit team of firm professionals with a range of tax knowledge * Able to manage heavy workloads and projects, many on a time sensitive basis * Unquestioned commitment to integrity in personal and professional activities * Highly motivated with ability to function well in a fast-paced environment with continued growth and development * Undergraduate exposure to tax accounting a plus, though not required Time Commitment: * Join our Seattle Tax Team from February 2019 to mid-April 2019 * 15 hours a week minimum. We are flexible with scheduling to accommodate course load. Intern Perks: * Participation in company-wide events * Team lunches * Hands on, meaningful work experience * Exposure to other aspects of our business while being mentored by key leaders and team members in the company * Volunteer Opportunities Our Culture As a group of individuals that love what we do and enjoy who we work with, we know that the genuine relationships we build with each other positively affect our clients and their experience of working with us. Were intentional in cultivating a culture that is inclusive, collaborative, and celebrates individual initiative. We are: Genuine - our unquestioned commitment to integrity is demonstrated in all of our personal and professional activities Focused we work together to manage heavy workloads and time-sensitive projects - we thrive in a fast-paced environment that fosters continued growth and development Approachable we enjoy interacting with each other and our clients, always projecting a professional, friendly and capable image in everything we do Invested our commitment to our clients and each other means we are willing to maintain a flexible work schedule to address cyclical work periods Driven - we possess good judgment, initiative and decision-making skills - able to anticipate problems, determine the appropriate level of response, and act accordingly Our Company We are a company that uses creativity and passion to help our clients, colleagues, and the global community live richer lives. We are a nationally recognized wealth management firm with a strong talent focus. To the right individual, we offer a very competitive compensation and benefits package for our industry. If you meet the above requirements, please apply online. In your cover letter, please describe your professional passions and ultimate career objectives. If you meet the above requirements, please apply online. In your cover letter, please describe your professional passions and ultimate career objectives. Brighton Jones provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Brighton Jones complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has offices. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Brighton Jones expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Brighton Joness employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.