Tax Accountant
AlphaHire • Remote • Full Time
Posted on Wed, Sep 2, 2026
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 is an excellent opportunity for a tax professional who enjoys a combination of tax compliance, planning, and client advisory work while benefiting from the flexibility of a remote work environment.
The ideal candidate has a strong background in public accounting, thrives in a collaborative team setting, and is committed to delivering exceptional client service. This role offers exposure to a diverse portfolio of business and individual tax engagements with a clear path for professional growth.
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.
- Assist with tax planning, consulting engagements, and year-round advisory services.
- Identify tax-saving opportunities and develop practical recommendations for clients.
- Communicate directly with clients through phone, email, and virtual meetings.
- Collaborate with partners and senior staff on complex tax, accounting, and advisory engagements.
- Ensure timely and accurate compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations.
- Manage multiple client engagements while maintaining exceptional quality and attention to detail.
- Prepare organized workpapers and maintain supporting documentation.
- Stay current on tax legislation, accounting standards, and industry best practices.
Requirements
- 3–5 years of public accounting experience with a primary focus on tax.
- Experience preparing business entity and complex individual tax returns.
- Strong knowledge of federal and state tax laws and regulations.
- Excellent analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- CPA license or active pursuit of CPA certification is preferred.
- Ability to work independently while effectively managing priorities in a remote environment.
- Must reside within the Eastern or Central Time Zone.
- Candidates with less experience should be available for occasional travel to the Allentown, PA office for onboarding, training, and collaboration.
- Highly experienced candidates may qualify for a fully remote arrangement with minimal travel.
Benefits
- Fully remote opportunity for qualified candidates.
- 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%.
- Additional paid time off earned through overtime beyond the first 60 hours annually.
- Employees commonly earn 4–6 weeks of PTO each year.
- Flexible, collaborative, and supportive team 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 a respected public accounting firm.
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 $62,000–$85,000 per year (median ~$68,000). This is an AuditFriendly estimate, not an employer-provided figure.
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