Tax Accountant (On-Site)

AlphaHire • Allentown, PA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a skilled Tax Accountant to join a respected public accounting firm that provides tax, advisory, and consulting services to privately held businesses, business owners, executives, and high-net-worth individuals. This opportunity is ideal for an accounting professional with 3–5 years of public accounting experience who has developed a strong foundation in tax preparation, compliance, research, and client advisory. The ideal candidate has a primary focus on tax rather than audit, enjoys working directly with clients, and is looking to build a long-term career in a collaborative, growth-oriented environment.

Requirements

• 3–5 years of public accounting experience with a strong emphasis on tax
• Extensive experience preparing business entity and complex individual tax returns
• Tax experience must significantly outweigh audit or assurance experience
• Solid understanding of federal, state, and local tax regulations
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent communication and client relationship skills
• Ability to work on-site in Allentown, Pennsylvania

Nice To Haves

• CPA license or active CPA track preferred, but not required
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field preferred

Responsibilities

• Prepare federal, state, and local tax returns for corporations, partnerships, S corporations, and individuals
• Prepare complex individual tax returns for business owners, executives, and high-net-worth clients
• Research tax laws and regulations to support compliance and planning initiatives
• Identify tax-saving opportunities and provide practical recommendations to clients
• Communicate directly with clients to gather information, answer questions, and resolve tax-related issues
• Ensure timely and accurate filing of tax returns while maintaining compliance with all applicable regulations
• Partner with firm leadership on tax planning, consulting engagements, and special projects
• Manage multiple client engagements while meeting deadlines and maintaining high-quality work

Benefits

• 100% employer-paid health insurance for employees
• SIMPLE retirement plan with a dollar-for-dollar company match up to 3%
• Overtime worked beyond the first 60 hours each year converts to additional paid time off
• Employees commonly earn 4–6 weeks of PTO annually
• Collaborative, team-focused public accounting environment
• Direct mentorship from experienced partners and senior professionals
• Exposure to complex tax planning, compliance, and advisory engagements
• Long-term career growth and ongoing professional development opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level