Tax Associate

Ready to make a meaningful impact?

At Brighton Jones, we're a purpose-drive, 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 '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. 

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

• 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. We are a work from office culture with lots of flexibility.

• Pay: $70,000 - $85,000 per year

• 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.

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.

At Brighton Jones, we are passionate about building a team of people with diverse backgrounds, ideas, and experiences. Varied voices and perspectives make us stronger, and we believe that individuality—your secret sauce—allows us to be more successful as a group, raise the bar in all that we do, and enables us to better serve our clients and the global community.

Our strong cultural DNA is vital to who we are and the services we provide as a firm. Our MESI program (Mindfulness-based Social and Emotional Intelligence) empowers our employees, clients, and community to be present and act with intention and compassion. Through a growth mindset, we work to inspire, support, challenge, and motivate each other to be the best version of ourselves every day.

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.

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 Jones's employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.