Tax Analyst (Remote)

AlphaHire • Allentown, PA

4d • $75,000 - $125,000 • Remote

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Tax Accountant to join a growing public accounting firm serving privately held businesses, business owners, executives, and high-net-worth individuals. This opportunity is ideal for a tax professional with 3–5 years of public accounting experience and a strong background in business and individual taxation. The ideal candidate is comfortable managing tax engagements independently, communicating directly with clients, and collaborating with partners and team members in a remote environment. This role offers significant flexibility while providing exposure to complex tax engagements, planning opportunities, and long-term client relationships. Highly experienced candidates may qualify for a fully remote arrangement, while candidates who would benefit from additional training and mentorship should be available for occasional travel to the Allentown, Pennsylvania office.

Requirements

• 3–5 years of public accounting experience with a primary focus on tax.
• Hands-on experience preparing business entity tax returns, including corporations, S corporations, and partnerships.
• Experience preparing complex individual income tax returns.
• Strong knowledge of federal and state tax regulations and compliance requirements.
• Ability to independently manage tax engagements, priorities, and deadlines.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Comfortable working independently while collaborating effectively with a remote team.
• Must reside within the Eastern or Central Time Zone.
• Candidates with extensive experience may work fully remotely; candidates requiring additional training or development should be available for occasional travel to the Allentown, Pennsylvania office.

Nice To Haves

• CPA license 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, S corporations, partnerships, and other business entities.
• Prepare complex individual income tax returns for business owners, executives, and high-net-worth individuals.
• Conduct tax research and assist with year-round tax planning strategies.
• Communicate directly with clients through phone, video meetings, and email to gather information, answer questions, and provide tax guidance.
• Collaborate with partners on tax planning, advisory, and consulting engagements.
• Identify potential tax-saving opportunities and provide practical recommendations based on client circumstances.
• Ensure accurate and timely compliance with federal, state, and local tax requirements.
• Assist with special tax projects, consulting engagements, and other advisory initiatives.
• Manage multiple client engagements, priorities, and deadlines in a remote work environment.
• Stay current on changes to tax laws, regulations, and relevant industry developments.

Benefits

• Fully remote opportunity for qualified candidates.
• 100% employer-paid employee health insurance.
• SIMPLE retirement plan with a dollar-for-dollar company match up to 3%.
• Additional paid time off earned for overtime worked beyond the first 60 hours annually.
• Many employees accumulate approximately 4–6 weeks of vacation time through the firm's PTO structure.
• Flexible, supportive, and collaborative small-firm environment.
• Exposure to sophisticated business and individual tax engagements.
• Direct mentorship and collaboration with experienced partners.
• Long-term professional growth and career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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