Tax Intern: Accounting Methods & Periods | Flexible Schedule

NWU; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Competitive benefits and compensation

Job summary

NWU is seeking a junior or student-level tax associate to support a team covering diverse tax specialty areas, including income taxes, corporate tax, credits, and not-for-profit issues. Responsibilities include planning, research, and preparing federal and state tax returns.

The role emphasizes collaboration, accuracy, and strong communication skills in a fast-paced environment. Travel to client sites is required as needed.

Qualifications

• Completion of 90 credit hours.
• Working towards a BA/BS degree or equivalent.
• Accounting major.
• Ability to travel to assigned client locations with reliable transportation.
• Preferred minimum 3.0 GPA.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to work effectively on a team.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Work on a team covering tax specialty areas such as accounting for income taxes, accounting methods and periods, corporate taxation, federal credits and incentives, individual taxation, mergers and acquisitions, pass-through entity taxation, private client services, and not-for-profit organizations.
• Complete tax planning and research.
• Prepare federal and state & local tax returns.
• Understand tax regulations and accounting pronouncements.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Multitasking

Education

90 credit hours

BA/BS in progress

Accounting major

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

NWU is seeking a junior or student-level tax associate to support a team covering diverse tax specialty areas, including income taxes, corporate tax, credits, and not-for-profit issues. Responsibilities include planning, research, and preparing federal and state tax returns.

The role emphasizes collaboration, accuracy, and strong communication skills in a fast-paced environment. Travel to client sites is required as needed.