Tax Administrator Intern

Who We Are

About Sweeney Conrad 

At Sweeney Conrad, our foundation of “people first” begins with our employees—because we know the success of our firm stems from the relationships within it. We consider our employees family and foster a positive work culture, encouraging a healthy balance between work and life; building a career over having a job; continuing education and skill development; and being actively involved in the Puget Sound community where we live, work, and play.

We’re proud of our employees and our culture and have been recognized by Accounting Today as one of the “Best Accounting Firms to Work For” and by Puget Sound Business Journal as one of “Washington’s Best Workplaces”. For more information, visit www.sweeneyconrad.com.

About Ascend

Backed by private equity from people-focused Alpine Investors, Ascend is building a dynamic platform for regional accounting firms that enables them to stay independent while accessing the resources of a Top 25 firm to help them grow. Ascend provides access to growth capital, robust talent acquisition and training, leading quality management resources, best-of-breed technology, AI tools, an offshore captive, shared back-office services, a catalytic leadership system, and modernized equity incentives so that firms can surmount today’s industry challenges to reach their full potential. For more information, visit www.ascendtogether.com.

Tax Administrator Intern 

The Tax Administrator Intern will work closely with Tax Department Principals, Directors, Managers, and staff to support a variety of administrative functions within the Tax Department. This role requires timely, accurate, and high-quality work, with a focus on responsive service to clients and internal team members. Success will be evaluated using performance indicators established by team leadership and assessed by team supervisors.

This position reports directly to the Senior Manager of Tax Operations and is based in Kirkland, Washington, with an in-office work schedule.

Specific Duties Will Include

• Handle administrative requests, and ensure timely and high-quality resolution
• Strive to provide exceptional customer service and support
• Collect, process, and organize documents, and ensure proper handling and storage of sensitive information
• Assist with mailing materials, including preparing packages, addressing envelopes, and coordinating with delivery services
• Maintain databases, including client and financial records
• Coordinate with professionals to prepare and send deliverables to clients
• Support projects as assigned
• Work collaboratively to provide overflow assistance to team members

Additional Responsibilities

• Be responsible for designated team services in support of the business, including exhibiting technical expertise, communicating status, risk, and recommendations for improvement, and being accountable for related outcomes
• Perform other responsibilities as assigned

 The successful candidate will have

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, or currently pursuing a degree
• Minimum of two months of administrative experience, preferably in public accounting, tax operations, or a comparable professional services environment
• Process-oriented mindset with an interest in improving systems and workflows
• Ability to work additional hours or a flexible schedule during annual peak periods
• Ability to prioritize, plan, and organize multiple tasks in a high-volume, fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
• Proficiency with technology and the ability to learn and adapt to new software
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision and collaborate effectively within a diverse team and across all levels of the organization
• Exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining confidentiality
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and decision-making skills
• Effective written and verbal communication skills

Benefits:

The pay for this role is $30 per hour.

For employees working 30 or more hours per week, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, as well as dependent coverage; Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts; and employer-paid life and disability insurance; and a 401(k) plan with employer match. We also provide flexible time off (PTO) and 13 paid holidays.

At Ascend, we provide a fair and equal employment opportunity for all candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, marital status, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic. Ascend hires and promotes individuals solely based on qualifications for the position to be filled and business needs.