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Tax & Accounting Intern

Tax & Accounting Intern

Seattle StaffingSeattle, WA, US
22 hours ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Tax & Accounting Intern Opportunity

Join the R.D. Barnett Team as an Intern and let's see where it leads! At R.D. Barnett, we're on the hunt for a Tax & Accounting Intern who's ready to dive into the thrilling world of tax compliance and advisory services. If you've got hustle and a good attitude, we want you on our team! In this role, you'll roll up your sleeves and tackle client assignments from day onethink hands-on experience that fuels your professional growth. You will collaborate with our crew and other talented employees to meet our clients' diverse tax needs with precision, all while building relationships that are rooted in trust and transparency. We're all about genuine connections and mutual respect, creating a culture where we lift each other up and celebrate our wins. As we expand, you'll need to stay flexiblewhat's needed today might change tomorrow. This means you'll have the chance to step up, take on new challenges, and watch your responsibilities (and title) grow in line with your hard work and contributions. While many of our other positions are remote / flexible, we'd like our interns to be in office every day. Don't worry if you don't have all the answers right now; we're looking for someone who's eager to tackle problems head-on and find smart solutions.

If you're ready to make your mark and find lasting satisfaction in your work, we're looking for someone who embodies these qualities :

  • Educated. Bachelor's degree in process or recently completed is strongly preferred.
  • Trustworthy. You have a high level of integrity, discretion, and independent judgement. You can handle confidential and sensitive information.
  • Proactive Problem Solver. You are an analytical thinker able to remain one step ahead, anticipating potential problems and possibilities and providing solutions and support before they're needed.
  • Strong Communicator. You have exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills and you're not afraid to ask questions.
  • Detail-oriented. You have impeccable documentation skills and never let anything slip between the cracks.
  • Strong technical aptitude. You have the ability to take on technical tasks with minimal direction. You also have a strong proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
  • Flexible. You are able to adapt and move in an ever-changing, fast-paced, deadline driven environment.
  • Self-Motivated and Resourceful. You thrive when you're given a lot of responsibility and have the ability to manage multiple projects with little supervision. You have a passion for constant learning under both a mentor-mentee model, as well as independently. You are endlessly resourceful and always able to find ways to get things done.
  • Service Minded. You demonstrate a strong ability to deliver superior customer service to internal and external teams. You live and breathe our values and culture.
  • Energy and Enthusiasm. You are a team player with an energetic attitude, sense of humor, drive for variety, and have an appreciation for accelerated growth and in a fun fast-paced environment.
  • Timing. You have the ability to work full time, 40 hours per week, beginning in January 2026 through at least March 15th, preference would be April 15th.

What you will do. The majority of time will be spent focusing on tax and accounting related client service tasks, such as :

  • Prepare individual, entity, estate and trust income tax returns, as well as Washington State Excise Tax filings, payroll tax filings, and other tax related projects
  • Gather necessary information to prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual tax returns, create and monitor outstanding information lists, draft emails to clients requesting information, and keep team members apprised of outstanding items and project status
  • Master Ultratax CS Tax Software to be confident entering all relevant tax data into the software and reviewing entered data for missing information and / or discrepancies
  • Prepare workpaper packages that may or may not include an excel summary of the tax return items, including any relevant calculations
  • Enter all accounting transactions, perform bank reconciliations, and propose adjusting journal entries as necessary. If applicable, enter inventory items and payroll items and taxes.
  • Record the beginning account balances from a balance sheet provided by client.
  • Use discretion and independent judgment on matters relating to what services and work are in scope and out of scope particular attention should be paid to the engagement letter outlining such items.
  • Seek training on any identified areas of need.
  • Because R.D. Barnett PLLC is a growing entrepreneurial firm, sometime will be spent on internal company projects, such as :

  • Documentation and standardization of internal processes
  • Support in firm marketing directives
  • Develop new service offerings
  • Aid in business development initiatives
  • Answer phones, scan documents, file documents, print and compile client deliverables, draft emails, letters, and proposals, assist with scheduling of client appointments and / or events.
  • Compensation & Benefits :

  • Hourly compensation : $21.30 / hour
  • Casual office environment
  • Does this sound exciting? We think so, but we're biased... Submit your resume and we'll reach out!

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