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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Description
The Tax team is dynamic, well respected and has a reputation of excellence with knowledgeable team members who deliver tax strategy and support to our stakeholders. We are focused on your personal and career development. Our investment in you will be to provide clear and transparent role progression focused on your development, giving you opportunities to see all aspects of Weyerhaeuser’s financial environment, enhancing your skills to advance to different roles throughout the company. Networking and coaching opportunities with a wide array of professionals, including senior leaders, will be available to you.
Your impact - You have the drive to make a difference, provide value, and have great judgement. You act with urgency. You are accountable, courageous, and innovative. You are smart, authentic, adaptable, and you listen. You bring energy to everything you do, and you like to win. Are you ready to join us?
Opportunity - We currently have an opening for a Senior Tax Associate at our Seattle, Washington headquarters office. You will be a key contributor that supports tax compliance, planning and financial reporting for our Real Estate Investment Trusts and our large manufacturing C corporation. Your role will report to a Senior Tax Manager. You will be accountable for projects such as tax compliance, transfer pricing, tax research, audit support and quarterly tax provision support. You will also provide key analysis and recommendations to your manager and other leaders within the tax department.
Primary Responsibilities:
Prepare US federal and state income tax filings
Calculate tax projections to support quarterly and yearend tax provision efforts
Assist with federal, state and/or international tax projects
Research and analyze tax issues and incorporate law changes into current year filings
Provide guidance to interns on tax projects
Work effectively in multiple team environments
Prepare tax calculations for timber and timberlands projects
Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science in accounting or finance. Masters of Tax is beneficial in this role.
- Certifications: Certified Public Accountant preferred.
- Experience: 2-4 years combined in public accounting and/or a large multi-national corporation with corporate income tax emphasis. Some combination of public accounting experience is preferred.
About Weyerhaeuser
We sustainably manage forests and manufacture products that make the world a better place. We’re serious about safety, driven to achieve excellence, and proud of what we do. With multiple business lines in locations across North America, we offer a range of exciting career opportunities for smart, talented people who are passionate about making a difference.
We know you have a choice in your career. We want you to choose us.
What We Offer:
Compensation: This role is eligible for our annual merit-increase program, and we are targeting a salary range of $82,500-$123,800 based on your level of skills, qualifications and experience. You will also be eligible for our Annual Incentive Program, which offers a cash bonus targeting 7% of base pay. Potential plan funding may range from zero to two times that target.
Benefits: When you join our team, you and your dependents will be offered coverage under our comprehensive employee benefits plan, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, and life insurance. We offer a pre-tax Health Savings Account option which includes a company contribution. Other benefit options are also available such as voluntary Long-Term Care and Employee Assistance Programs. We also support personal volunteerism, sponsor a host of diversity networks, promote mentoring, and provide training and development opportunities to help you chart your path to a fulfilling career.
Retirement: Employees are able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan, which includes a paid company match in addition to our annual contribution equal to 5% of your base salary.
Paid Time Off or Vacation: We provide eligible employees who are scheduled to work 25 hours or more per week with 3-weeks of paid vacation to use during your first year of employment. In addition, after being employed for six months, eligible employees begin to accrue vacation for future use. We also recognize eleven paid holidays per year, providing a total of 88 holiday hours and paid parental leave for all full-time employees.
Weyerhaeuser is an equal opportunity employer. Inclusion is one of our five core values and we strive to maintain a culture where all our people feel a sense of belonging, opportunity and shared purpose. We are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce and supporting an equitable and inclusive environment that inspires people of all backgrounds to join, stay and thrive with our team.
Job
Accounting & FinancePrimary Location
USA-WA-SeattleSchedule
Full-timeJob Level
Individual ContributorJob Type
ExperiencedShift
Day (1st)Description
The Tax team is dynamic, well respected and has a reputation of excellence with knowledgeable team members who deliver tax strategy and support to our stakeholders. We are focused on your personal and career development. Our investment in you will be to provide clear and transparent role progression focused on your development, giving you opportunities to see all aspects of Weyerhaeuser’s financial environment, enhancing your skills to advance to different roles throughout the company. Networking and coaching opportunities with a wide array of professionals, including senior leaders, will be available to you.
Your impact - You have the drive to make a difference, provide value, and have great judgement. You act with urgency. You are accountable, courageous, and innovative. You are smart, authentic, adaptable, and you listen. You bring energy to everything you do, and you like to win. Are you ready to join us?
Opportunity - We currently have an opening for a Senior Tax Associate at our Seattle, Washington headquarters office. You will be a key contributor that supports tax compliance, planning and financial reporting for our Real Estate Investment Trusts and our large manufacturing C corporation. Your role will report to a Senior Tax Manager. You will be accountable for projects such as tax compliance, transfer pricing, tax research, audit support and quarterly tax provision support. You will also provide key analysis and recommendations to your manager and other leaders within the tax department.
Primary Responsibilities:
Prepare US federal and state income tax filings
Calculate tax projections to support quarterly and yearend tax provision efforts
Assist with federal, state and/or international tax projects
Research and analyze tax issues and incorporate law changes into current year filings
Provide guidance to interns on tax projects
Work effectively in multiple team environments
Prepare tax calculations for timber and timberlands projects
Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science in accounting or finance. Masters of Tax is beneficial in this role.
- Certifications: Certified Public Accountant preferred.
- Experience: 2-4 years combined in public accounting and/or a large multi-national corporation with corporate income tax emphasis. Some combination of public accounting experience is preferred.
About Weyerhaeuser
We sustainably manage forests and manufacture products that make the world a better place. We’re serious about safety, driven to achieve excellence, and proud of what we do. With multiple business lines in locations across North America, we offer a range of exciting career opportunities for smart, talented people who are passionate about making a difference.
We know you have a choice in your career. We want you to choose us.
What We Offer:
Compensation: This role is eligible for our annual merit-increase program, and we are targeting a salary range of $82,500-$123,800 based on your level of skills, qualifications and experience. You will also be eligible for our Annual Incentive Program, which offers a cash bonus targeting 7% of base pay. Potential plan funding may range from zero to two times that target.
Benefits: When you join our team, you and your dependents will be offered coverage under our comprehensive employee benefits plan, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, and life insurance. We offer a pre-tax Health Savings Account option which includes a company contribution. Other benefit options are also available such as voluntary Long-Term Care and Employee Assistance Programs. We also support personal volunteerism, sponsor a host of diversity networks, promote mentoring, and provide training and development opportunities to help you chart your path to a fulfilling career.
Retirement: Employees are able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan, which includes a paid company match in addition to our annual contribution equal to 5% of your base salary.
Paid Time Off or Vacation: We provide eligible employees who are scheduled to work 25 hours or more per week with 3-weeks of paid vacation to use during your first year of employment. In addition, after being employed for six months, eligible employees begin to accrue vacation for future use. We also recognize eleven paid holidays per year, providing a total of 88 holiday hours and paid parental leave for all full-time employees.
Weyerhaeuser is an equal opportunity employer. Inclusion is one of our five core values and we strive to maintain a culture where all our people feel a sense of belonging, opportunity and shared purpose. We are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce and supporting an equitable and inclusive environment that inspires people of all backgrounds to join, stay and thrive with our team.
Job
Accounting & FinancePrimary Location
USA-WA-SeattleSchedule
Full-timeJob Level
Individual ContributorJob Type
ExperiencedShift
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Tax Associate Job Market in Washington
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Who's Hiring
- H&R Block62
- BDO3
- Intuit3
- PwC1
- Clark Nuber1
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software
- 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, BDO, and Intuit, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 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 Auburn 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 20% of tax associate openings tied to Washington are remote or hybrid as of September 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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