Tax Accountant (Remote)
AlphaHire • Remote • Full Time
Posted on Wed, Aug 26, 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 with 3–5 years of public accounting experience who is looking to expand their expertise in tax compliance, planning, and advisory services while enjoying the flexibility of a remote work environment.
The ideal candidate has a strong background in tax preparation, thrives in a collaborative setting, and enjoys building long-term client relationships. Qualified candidates will have the opportunity to work on a diverse range of business and individual tax engagements while advancing their careers with a respected public accounting firm.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and review 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 tax planning strategies.
- Assist with tax planning, consulting engagements, and special projects.
- Identify tax-saving opportunities and provide practical recommendations to clients.
- Communicate directly with clients through phone, email, and virtual meetings.
- Collaborate with partners and senior staff on complex tax and advisory engagements.
- Ensure timely and accurate compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations.
- Manage multiple client engagements while maintaining exceptional accuracy and attention to detail.
- Prepare and maintain organized workpapers and supporting documentation.
- Stay current on changes in tax legislation and accounting standards.
Requirements
- 3–5 years of public accounting experience with a strong 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 preferred.
- Ability to work independently in a remote environment while effectively managing priorities.
- 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 training and collaboration.
- Highly experienced candidates may qualify for a fully remote arrangement with minimal travel.
Benefits
- Fully remote opportunity for qualified candidates.
- 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.
- Exposure to sophisticated business, individual, and advisory tax engagements.
- Direct mentorship from experienced partners and firm leadership.
- Ongoing professional development and clear opportunities for long-term career growth.
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–$88,000 per year (median ~$68,000). This is an AuditFriendly estimate, not an employer-provided figure.
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