2026 Busy Season Tax Internship

2026: Tax Internship Opportunities

Are you planning a career in accounting and looking for a rewarding way to gain valuable experience during the busy tax season? Join HKP Advisors, a well-established Seattle CPA firm, where you’re not just another intern – you’re part of a team that is passionate about collaboration, client service, and continual learning. Our interns gain hands-on experience and develop career-ready skills that last well beyond one tax season.  

HKP Advisors has been part of the Seattle community since 1974, serving clients locally, nationally, and internationally with a full range of tax, audit, accounting, and consulting services. As an intern, you’ll be welcomed as a valued team member, working alongside experienced professionals who are invested in your success.

Internship Details:

• Term: January 2026 – April 2026.
• Location: Downtown Seattle office, with a flexible hybrid work schedule.
• Compensation: $32/hour.
• Status: Temporary internship.

Why Consider This Internship? You Will:

• Gain real-world experience preparing tax returns for a variety of clients (individual and entity).
• Contribute meaningfully in a small-firm environment, where your work makes an impact.
• Work directly with Owners, Managers, and experienced professionals who mentor and support your development.
• Use top-rate industry software, with training provided.
• Build research, problem-solving, and communication skills that strengthen your career path toward CPA licensure.
• Connect with a supportive network of colleagues and industry professionals.

What We’re Looking For:

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in accounting (Master of Accounting a plus but not required).
• Strong understanding of double-entry accounting principles with outstanding attention to detail.
• Prior public audit or accounting experience preferred.
• Excellent communication and team collaboration skills.
• Willingness to learn and be adaptable in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits:

• Paid sick leave.
• CPE/educational opportunities.
• Hybrid flexibility.

At HKP Advisors, we recognize and value contributions from every member of our team. The experience and career pathways after each tax season vary — while some interns may have the chance to transition into permanent roles at our firm, some return to their studies with enhanced skills, and others move on to different opportunities.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

HKP Advisors supports pay equity. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employees and potential employees will be considered without regard to sex, race, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, political ideology, age, national origin, color, veteran status, or the presence of any sensory, physical, or mental handicap or any other protected class. All applicants are carefully screened, and full consideration is given to their training, education, skills, aptitudes, experience, and previous work record.

Next Steps:

If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, we’d love to hear from you. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews, which will be conducted virtually. Please allow up to 30 days for applications response.

We appreciate your interest in our firm and look forward to getting to know you.