Tax Accountant (On-Site)

AlphaHire • Allentown, PA

12h • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Tax Accountant to join a well-established public accounting firm serving privately held businesses, business owners, executives, and high-net-worth individuals. This role is ideal for a tax professional with 3–5 years of public accounting experience who is looking to expand their expertise in tax compliance, planning, and client advisory services. The ideal candidate has a strong background in tax preparation and consulting, enjoys building lasting client relationships, and is committed to delivering accurate, high-quality work in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.

Requirements

• 3–5 years of public accounting experience with a primary focus on tax.
• Extensive experience preparing business entity and complex individual tax returns.
• Tax experience must significantly outweigh audit or assurance experience.
• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local tax regulations.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities with a client-service mindset.
• Ability to work on-site in Allentown, Pennsylvania.

Nice To Haves

• CPA license or active pursuit of CPA certification 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 tax planning strategies.
• Identify tax-saving opportunities and provide practical recommendations to clients.
• Communicate directly with clients to gather information, answer questions, and resolve tax-related matters.
• Ensure timely, accurate filing of tax returns while maintaining compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Partner with firm leadership on tax planning, consulting engagements, and special projects.
• Manage multiple client engagements while meeting deadlines and maintaining exceptional quality.
• Prepare and maintain organized workpapers and supporting documentation.
• Stay current on tax legislation, accounting standards, and industry best practices.

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 and supportive public accounting environment.
• Direct mentorship from experienced partners and senior tax professionals.
• Exposure to complex tax planning, compliance, and advisory engagements.
• Ongoing professional development and long-term career growth opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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