Tax Associate Jobs in Washington
Tax associate jobs in Washington are in strong demand, with consistent hiring concentrated in public accounting, corporate tax compliance, and financial services sectors at levels from entry-level through senior associate. Seattle anchors the market as one of the most active hiring metros in the Pacific Northwest, with Bellevue and Spokane also drawing steady openings. Established employers including Deloitte, KPMG, and Amazon have longstanding presences in Washington and regularly bring on tax associates. The most sought-after specialties are state and local tax, federal corporate compliance, and international tax. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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About Cresset
Cresset is a firm built by clients, for clients. As an independent, award-winning multi-family office and private investment firm, we are reimagining the way wealth is experienced. Our purpose is to help ensure that both wealth and life are fully optimized**—integrated, intentional, and aligned with each client’s vision of success.
We provide access to the caliber of talent, ideas, and investment opportunities typically available to the largest single-family offices and institutions. Our approach is personalized, entrepreneurial, and client-first.
Cresset was built to endure. We are creating a 100+ year firm—one focused on delivering an exceptional experience, not only for the families we serve but for the team that serves them. Recognized by Barron’s among the nation’s top multi-family offices,* Cresset is guided by long-term relationships, shared success, and a belief that wealth should serve a life well lived.
Position Summary
Position: Associate Director, Tax Services
Location: Bellevue, WA
Employment Type: Full Time
Job Description
Our team members help our clients define and meet their financial goals. We provide a diverse range of family office services including tax compliance, bill pay, payroll, and expense management, philanthropic advising, and estate planning. Our integrated suite of services is customized to fit the many needs of ultra-affluent individuals and their complex lifestyles. We assist in developing solutions for every phase of our client’s financial matters. This role is responsible for providing strategic tax planning and consulting services tailored to the unique needs of affluent clients, including reviewing tax work papers and client deliverables, supporting the preparation of accurate and timely tax filings, and identifying potential tax issues and solutions in partnership with senior tax leaders. The position also supports the management of client relationships and contributes to business development efforts, coordinates client engagements and workflow, provides day-to-day guidance and development to junior team members, and builds technical expertise while developing a strong understanding of each client’s financial, business, and family goals.
Key Responsibilities
- Review all tax deliverables - returns and related filings (extensions, etc.) for assigned clients/entities. Maintain work standards that minimize risk exposure
- Provide detailed focus on assigned projects, and alert the Senior Manager/Leader of technical tax issues that may arise; participate in discussions regarding resolution of tax issues
- Foster strong relationships with clients and external professionals to enhance firm visibility and growth.
- Coordinate with financial advisors, attorneys, and other professionals on integrated wealth planning strategies.
- Manage staff assigned to clients/entities as well as the various due dates; coordinate staffing schedules with other Managers/Senior Managers to keep staff busy and flatten the peak busy seasons
- Apply our comprehensive approach by identifying potential tax issues and coming up with possible solutions to review with Tax Senior Manager or Senior Leaders
- Deliver timely and quality work products, i.e. tax returns and work papers that meet or exceed internal (Senior Manager/Leaders) and external (client) expectations. Apply tax knowledge to individual client situations
- Develop ability to research technical tax issues and assist client service team in forming conclusions related to complex tax issues, including related Memo of Advice
- Support management of existing client revenue through review of work in progress (WIPs)
- Proactively communicate areas where technical tax knowledge is needed, and work with Senior Manager/Leader to determine personal development
- Mentor and help train and supervise tax associates/seniors
- Develop tax knowledge by applying technical skills to assigned projects under direct guidance from the Senior Manager/Leader; This individual gains an understanding of the client’s financial, business and family goals
- Review tax deliverables including but not limited to: review of work papers, review of data input to tax return software program, i.e. CCH Axcess and printing of all applicable filings/returns for review by the Tax Senior Manager/Leader
- Ensure accuracy of all tax deliverables and consistency of the design and content of presentations and work papers
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Management, Economics or Accounting preferred
- MBA or MST a plus; CPA desirable
- 7 years of experience dealing with individual, fiduciary and entity tax compliance and tax issues.
- Strong accounting and analytical skills, basic knowledge concerning financial & estate planning.
- Client service orientation combined with creative problem-solving skills, strong analytical skills, strong written and verbal communication skills
- Strong time, effort and work management skills; pro-active, organized, and self-starting.
- Ability to operate with a high degree of ownership in a fast-paced, evolving environment
- Clear alignment with Cresset’s values of client-first excellence, partnership, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
What We Offer:
At Cresset, we focus on people first. As a service business, our people are our assets. Engaging our clients and employees is our highest priority. Starting base salary is $150,000 - $180,000. Salary will be based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, licenses/certifications, industry knowledge, and geographic location. Cresset offers a competitive compensation package including an annual incentive and a benefits package to all full-time employees including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, health savings accounts, short and long-term disability insurance, voluntary critical and accident insurance, and pre-tax parking and transportation programs.
Equal Employment Opportunity
It is the policy of Cresset to ensure equal employment opportunity (EEO) for all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, or related conditions), national origin or ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, uniformed servicemember status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a parent, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. It is Cresset’s policy to comply with applicable laws concerning the employment of persons with disabilities, including reasonable accommodation for applicants and employees with disabilities.
Everything Starts With Culture.
Our Vision
We exist to optimize wealth and elevate life—giving clients the time, clarity, and trusted partnership to pursue what matters most.
Our Values
- Disclosures related to awards, recognitions, and rankings available here.
- Barron's Top 100 RIA Firms (issued 09.2026). Based on data from July of the prior year through June of the award year. Rankings are determined using a proprietary methodology that considers qualitative and quantitative factors. Cresset paid a licensing fee to use the Barron's award logos.
**Wealth Optimized, Life Elevated refers to the firm’s philosophy and process in providing advisory and planning services and is not intended to convey a guarantee of results.
Cresset refers to Cresset Capital Management, LLC and its respective direct and indirect subsidiaries and controlled affiliates. For a full list of Cresset subsidiaries and controlled affiliates, please see cressetcapital.com/disclosures/.
About Cresset
Cresset is a firm built by clients, for clients. As an independent, award-winning multi-family office and private investment firm, we are reimagining the way wealth is experienced. Our purpose is to help ensure that both wealth and life are fully optimized**—integrated, intentional, and aligned with each client’s vision of success.
We provide access to the caliber of talent, ideas, and investment opportunities typically available to the largest single-family offices and institutions. Our approach is personalized, entrepreneurial, and client-first.
Cresset was built to endure. We are creating a 100+ year firm—one focused on delivering an exceptional experience, not only for the families we serve but for the team that serves them. Recognized by Barron’s among the nation’s top multi-family offices,* Cresset is guided by long-term relationships, shared success, and a belief that wealth should serve a life well lived.
Position Summary
Position: Associate Director, Tax Services
Location: Bellevue, WA
Employment Type: Full Time
Job Description
Our team members help our clients define and meet their financial goals. We provide a diverse range of family office services including tax compliance, bill pay, payroll, and expense management, philanthropic advising, and estate planning. Our integrated suite of services is customized to fit the many needs of ultra-affluent individuals and their complex lifestyles. We assist in developing solutions for every phase of our client’s financial matters. This role is responsible for providing strategic tax planning and consulting services tailored to the unique needs of affluent clients, including reviewing tax work papers and client deliverables, supporting the preparation of accurate and timely tax filings, and identifying potential tax issues and solutions in partnership with senior tax leaders. The position also supports the management of client relationships and contributes to business development efforts, coordinates client engagements and workflow, provides day-to-day guidance and development to junior team members, and builds technical expertise while developing a strong understanding of each client’s financial, business, and family goals.
Key Responsibilities
- Review all tax deliverables - returns and related filings (extensions, etc.) for assigned clients/entities. Maintain work standards that minimize risk exposure
- Provide detailed focus on assigned projects, and alert the Senior Manager/Leader of technical tax issues that may arise; participate in discussions regarding resolution of tax issues
- Foster strong relationships with clients and external professionals to enhance firm visibility and growth.
- Coordinate with financial advisors, attorneys, and other professionals on integrated wealth planning strategies.
- Manage staff assigned to clients/entities as well as the various due dates; coordinate staffing schedules with other Managers/Senior Managers to keep staff busy and flatten the peak busy seasons
- Apply our comprehensive approach by identifying potential tax issues and coming up with possible solutions to review with Tax Senior Manager or Senior Leaders
- Deliver timely and quality work products, i.e. tax returns and work papers that meet or exceed internal (Senior Manager/Leaders) and external (client) expectations. Apply tax knowledge to individual client situations
- Develop ability to research technical tax issues and assist client service team in forming conclusions related to complex tax issues, including related Memo of Advice
- Support management of existing client revenue through review of work in progress (WIPs)
- Proactively communicate areas where technical tax knowledge is needed, and work with Senior Manager/Leader to determine personal development
- Mentor and help train and supervise tax associates/seniors
- Develop tax knowledge by applying technical skills to assigned projects under direct guidance from the Senior Manager/Leader; This individual gains an understanding of the client’s financial, business and family goals
- Review tax deliverables including but not limited to: review of work papers, review of data input to tax return software program, i.e. CCH Axcess and printing of all applicable filings/returns for review by the Tax Senior Manager/Leader
- Ensure accuracy of all tax deliverables and consistency of the design and content of presentations and work papers
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Management, Economics or Accounting preferred
- MBA or MST a plus; CPA desirable
- 7 years of experience dealing with individual, fiduciary and entity tax compliance and tax issues.
- Strong accounting and analytical skills, basic knowledge concerning financial & estate planning.
- Client service orientation combined with creative problem-solving skills, strong analytical skills, strong written and verbal communication skills
- Strong time, effort and work management skills; pro-active, organized, and self-starting.
- Ability to operate with a high degree of ownership in a fast-paced, evolving environment
- Clear alignment with Cresset’s values of client-first excellence, partnership, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
What We Offer:
At Cresset, we focus on people first. As a service business, our people are our assets. Engaging our clients and employees is our highest priority. Starting base salary is $150,000 - $180,000. Salary will be based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, licenses/certifications, industry knowledge, and geographic location. Cresset offers a competitive compensation package including an annual incentive and a benefits package to all full-time employees including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, health savings accounts, short and long-term disability insurance, voluntary critical and accident insurance, and pre-tax parking and transportation programs.
Equal Employment Opportunity
It is the policy of Cresset to ensure equal employment opportunity (EEO) for all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, or related conditions), national origin or ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, uniformed servicemember status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a parent, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. It is Cresset’s policy to comply with applicable laws concerning the employment of persons with disabilities, including reasonable accommodation for applicants and employees with disabilities.
Everything Starts With Culture.
Our Vision
We exist to optimize wealth and elevate life—giving clients the time, clarity, and trusted partnership to pursue what matters most.
Our Values
- Disclosures related to awards, recognitions, and rankings available here.
- Barron's Top 100 RIA Firms (issued 09.2026). Based on data from July of the prior year through June of the award year. Rankings are determined using a proprietary methodology that considers qualitative and quantitative factors. Cresset paid a licensing fee to use the Barron's award logos.
**Wealth Optimized, Life Elevated refers to the firm’s philosophy and process in providing advisory and planning services and is not intended to convey a guarantee of results.
Cresset refers to Cresset Capital Management, LLC and its respective direct and indirect subsidiaries and controlled affiliates. For a full list of Cresset subsidiaries and controlled affiliates, please see cressetcapital.com/disclosures/.
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Tax Associate Job Market in Washington
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Who's Hiring
- H&R Block62
- Cresset2
- Boyd Shoker PLLC1B
- KBF ADVISORY1
- Baker Tilly Canada1
Top Industries Hiring
- Accounting & Auditing
What Washington Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in tax associate jobs across Washington.
- Active CPA license or CPA candidate status recognized by the Washington State Board of Accountancy
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a closely related field
- Working knowledge of federal and Washington state tax codes and compliance requirements
- Proficiency in tax preparation software such as GoSystem, CCH Axcess, or UltraTax
- Strong analytical skills with experience preparing or reviewing tax returns
- Effective written and verbal communication skills for client and team interaction
Tax Associate Jobs in Washington: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a tax associate in Washington?
Most Washington employers require a bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, and pursuing CPA licensure significantly strengthens your candidacy. The Washington State Board of Accountancy oversees CPA licensure in the state, requiring candidates to pass the Uniform CPA Examination and meet education and experience requirements. Many tax associate roles are open to candidates who are actively working toward the CPA rather than already licensed, making it an accessible entry point while you complete the exam sections.
How much do tax associates make in Washington?
Tax associates in Washington earn a median of about $45,370 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $38,260 for the lowest 10% to over $71,480 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire tax associates in Washington?
Employers hiring tax associates in Washington right now include H&R Block, Cresset, and Boyd Shoker PLLC, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Washington's tech-heavy economy means corporate tax teams at large technology companies are among the more consistent sources of openings alongside the major public accounting firms headquartered or regionally based in Seattle.
Which Washington cities have the most tax associate jobs?
Seattle, Bellevue, and Kirkland have the highest concentration of tax associate openings in Washington. Seattle drives the majority of demand as the state's financial and corporate center, home to large accounting firms and the headquarters or major regional offices of technology and retail companies that maintain substantial in-house tax teams, while Bellevue and Spokane capture additional volume from suburban corporate campuses and regional accounting practices.
Are there remote tax associate jobs in Washington?
Yes, and more than most fields. Tax associate work is desk-based and document-driven, making it well suited to remote arrangements. About 50% of tax associate openings tied to Washington are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting how broadly the profession has adopted flexible work. Research, compliance review, and return preparation tend to be the functions most commonly offered on a fully remote basis.
How can I get hired as a tax associate in Washington with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is an internship or new-graduate associate program at a public accounting firm, where Washington offices of firms like Deloitte, PwC, and regional practices such as Moss Adams regularly hire candidates who are still completing their CPA requirements. Roles labeled tax analyst, tax intern, or staff accountant often serve as the practical on-ramp. Demonstrating progress toward CPA candidacy through the Washington State Board of Accountancy gives applicants without prior tax experience a meaningful edge over those who have not yet started the process.
Where can I find and apply to tax associate jobs in Washington?
You can find and apply to tax associate jobs in Washington on Migrate Mate, which lists current Washington openings from employers hiring now. Search the available roles, find ones that match your background and target location, and apply directly to the positions that fit.
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