Tax Accountant
AlphaHire • Allentown, PA • Full Time
Posted on Wed, Aug 19, 2026
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.
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
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
- CPA license or active CPA track preferred, but not required
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field preferred
- Ability to work on-site in Allentown, Pennsylvania
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
AuditFriendly salary estimate
The employer did not post a salary for this role. Based on AuditFriendly's salary intelligence model (comparable live postings, role, seniority, and location), we estimate base pay of $60,000–$88,000 per year (median ~$74,000). This is an AuditFriendly estimate, not an employer-provided figure.
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