Tax Internship: Hands-on Public Accounting in Seattle

Coldstream; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Transit pass

Job summary

Coldstream invites applicants to join its tax season internship, based in Seattle at the South Lake Union office. The role is part-time (approximately 20–25 hours per week) with a schedule from 7:00am to 4:00pm, starting mid‑January 2027 and running through the third week of April 2027.

Pay is $20.00 per hour, with free parking or a transit pass provided. Key duties include organizing client source documents, preparing workpapers, and handling tax and information returns for high‑net‑worth

Qualifications

• Working towards a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting (preferred graduating 2026)
• Public accounting exposure and tax internship interest required
• Strong client service mindset and teamwork capabilities

Responsibilities

• Organizing source documents and workpapers received from clients
• Preparing workpapers as requested
• Preparing tax returns and information returns for high-net-worth individuals, corporations, and partnerships
• Researching various tax issues as requested

Skills

Customer service

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Prioritization skills

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Education

Accounting degree (Bachelor’s or Master’s)

Tools

Outlook

Word

Excel

Job description

Coldstream invites applicants to join its tax season internship, based in Seattle at the South Lake Union office. The role is part-time (approximately 20–25 hours per week) with a schedule from 7:00am to 4:00pm, starting mid‑January 2027 and running through the third week of April 2027.

Pay is $20.00 per hour, with free parking or a transit pass provided. Key duties include organizing client source documents, preparing workpapers, and handling tax and information returns for high‑net‑worth