Tax Accountant (On-Site)

AlphaHire•Allentown, PA

3d•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 offers the opportunity to work on a diverse portfolio of tax engagements while contributing to tax planning, compliance, and client advisory services. The ideal candidate has a strong foundation in public accounting, enjoys building long-term client relationships, and is committed to delivering accurate, high-quality work in a collaborative and professional 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 laws and regulations.
Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills with a client-service mindset.
Ability to work on-site in Allentown, Pennsylvania.

Nice To Haves

CPA license or active pursuit of CPA certification is preferred but not required.
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepare federal, state, and local tax returns for corporations, partnerships, S corporations, LLCs, trusts, and individuals.
Prepare complex individual tax returns for business owners, executives, and high-net-worth clients.
Research federal, state, and local tax laws to support compliance and planning initiatives.
Identify tax-saving opportunities and provide practical planning recommendations.
Communicate directly with clients to gather information, answer tax-related questions, and resolve issues.
Assist with tax planning, consulting engagements, and year-round advisory services.
Ensure timely and accurate filing of tax returns while maintaining compliance with all applicable regulations.
Manage multiple client engagements and deadlines while maintaining exceptional quality and attention to detail.
Prepare organized workpapers and supporting documentation.
Stay current on tax legislation, accounting standards, and industry best practices.

Benefits

Competitive salary based on experience.
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.
Ongoing professional development and continuing education opportunities.
Exposure to complex tax planning, compliance, and advisory engagements.
Long-term career growth within an established public accounting firm.