Tax Associate — Hybrid, Mentorship & Growth Path

Sweeney-Conrad; Kirkland (WA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with employer match

PTO and 13 paid holidays

Job summary

Sweeney Conrad in Kirkland, Washington, seeks a Tax Associate to join a diverse client portfolio across professional services and manufacturing. You will prepare federal and state tax returns, conduct research, and collaborate with senior staff on client engagements in a hybrid work environment.

The firm offers a people-first culture with comprehensive benefits, including medical/dental/vision, a 401(k) with employer matching, PTO and 13 paid holidays, and opportunities for education and career

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or equivalent.
• 0–2 years of public or private accounting experience.
• CPA eligible or actively pursuing CPA licensure.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, SharePoint).
• Ability to work effectively in a team and manage multiple tasks.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly in writing and verbally with colleagues and clients.
• Ability to work in a diverse team environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare federal and state tax returns for a diverse client portfolio.
• Apply basic understanding of balance sheets and P&L in client tax contexts.
• Conduct tax research under supervision.
• Support senior staff in finalizing client engagements.
• Track engagement status and communicate progress to the team.
• Collaborate with CAAS, audit, and advisory teams as needed.
• Receive hands-on training and mentorship from senior staff.
• Build knowledge of federal and state tax compliance and regulations.
• Develop client communication skills for future client-facing responsibilities.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Teamwork

Time management

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA eligible / pursuing CPA

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Word

Excel

SharePoint

Job description

Sweeney Conrad in Kirkland, Washington, seeks a Tax Associate to join a diverse client portfolio across professional services and manufacturing. You will prepare federal and state tax returns, conduct research, and collaborate with senior staff on client engagements in a hybrid work environment.

The firm offers a people-first culture with comprehensive benefits, including medical/dental/vision, a 401(k) with employer matching, PTO and 13 paid holidays, and opportunities for education and career