Tax Accountant (On-Site)

AlphaHire • Allentown, PA

1d • 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 individuals. This opportunity is ideal for an accounting professional with 3–5 years of public accounting experience and a strong background in tax preparation, compliance, planning, and client service. The ideal candidate has a significantly stronger tax background than audit or assurance experience and is comfortable working directly with clients on complex tax matters. This role offers exposure to a diverse client base, challenging engagements, and opportunities for long-term professional growth while working closely with experienced firm partners and senior staff.

Requirements

• 3–5 years of public accounting experience with a primary focus on tax
• Strong experience preparing business entity and complex individual tax returns
• Significantly more tax experience than audit or assurance
• Working knowledge of federal, state, and local tax regulations
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and client relationship skills
• Ability and willingness to work on-site in Allentown, Pennsylvania

Nice To Haves

• CPA license or CPA candidacy preferred, but not required
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field preferred

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review federal, state, and local tax returns for corporations, partnerships, and S corporations
• Prepare complex individual tax returns for business owners, executives, and high-net-worth individuals
• Research tax issues and assist with tax planning strategies
• Identify tax-saving opportunities and provide practical planning recommendations
• Communicate directly with clients to gather information, answer questions, and provide tax guidance
• Ensure accurate and timely compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations
• Collaborate with partners and senior staff on tax engagements and advisory projects
• Assist with special tax projects, consulting assignments, and other client needs
• Manage multiple deadlines while maintaining accuracy and quality of work

Benefits

• 100% employer-paid employee health insurance
• SIMPLE retirement plan with dollar-for-dollar company match up to 3%
• Overtime worked beyond the first 60 hours annually converts into additional paid time off
• Employees commonly accumulate 4–6 weeks of PTO annually
• Collaborative, team-oriented public accounting environment
• Direct mentorship and access to firm partners
• Exposure to complex tax and advisory engagements
• Long-term career growth and professional development opportunities

What This Job Offers

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