Senior Tax Associate

Confidential Employer; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer match

Medical insurance

Dental/Vision insurance

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

FSA

Job summary

Confidential Employer in Philadelphia, PA is seeking a Senior Tax Associate with 4+ years in federal and state income tax, preferably from public accounting, to join a collaborative, high-impact tax team.

The role involves preparing and reviewing corporate and partnership returns, ASC 740 tax provisions, and international client support, with mentorship and staff development responsibilities.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of federal and state income tax experience, ideally in public accounting.
• BA/BS in Accounting or Master’s in Accounting/Taxation.
• Experience with manufacturing and distribution clients.
• CPA license or similar certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review Federal and state corporate and partnership tax returns.
• Assist with preparing and reviewing ASC 740 income tax provisions.
• Act as a client point of contact, handling notices and inquiries.
• Manage multiple engagements with accuracy and timeliness.
• Perform technical tax research on Federal, state, and international issues.
• Provide coaching and training to staff and interns.

Skills

Tax research

Federal income tax

State income tax

Public accounting

English writing

Communication

Multitasking

Education

BA/BS in Accounting

Master’s in Accounting/Taxation

Tools

CCH Axcess

ProSystem fx Engagement

Job description

Senior Tax Associate - Philadelphia, PA

Who: We are seeking a detail-oriented tax professional with 4+ years of federal and state income tax experience—ideally within public accounting—who thrives in a dynamic, team-oriented environment.

What:

You will prepare and review tax returns, support ASC 740 tax provisions, conduct technical tax research, manage multiple engagements, mentor staff, and serve as a key point of contact for international inbound clients.

When:

This is a full-time position available for immediate hire.

Where:

Based in our confidential client’s Philadelphia, PA office.

Why:

This role offers the chance to grow professionally while working with a unique global client base in a supportive, high-impact environment.

Office Environment:

You’ll join a collaborative, energetic team that values accuracy, ownership, communication, and professional development.

Salary

Compensation is competitive and supported by a comprehensive benefits package.

Position Overview

The Senior Tax Associate will manage complex tax engagements, prepare and review corporate and partnership filings, perform technical research, maintain client relationships, and support staff development while serving international manufacturing and distribution clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and review Federal and state corporate and partnership tax returns.
• Assist with preparing and reviewing ASC 740 income tax provisions.
• Act as a client point of contact, handling notices and responding to tax-related inquiries.
• Manage multiple engagements with accuracy, quality, and timely completion.
• Perform technical tax research on Federal, state, and international issues.
• Stay informed on tax law changes and perform in-depth research as needed.
• Provide coaching, training, and performance feedback to staff and interns.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of federal and state income tax experience, including public accounting.
• BA/BS in Accounting or Master’s in Accounting/Taxation.
• Experience with manufacturing and distribution clients.
• CCH Axcess tax experience.
• Excellent English writing, research, and communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with a process-oriented mindset.
• Strong organizational skills with multitasking ability.
• Demonstrated responsibility, ownership, and teamwork.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong corporate tax compliance and tax provision background.
• CPA license or similar certification.
• ProSystem fx Engagement experience.

Benefits

• 401(k) with 3% employer-paid contribution.
• Medical, paid dental, vision, life, disability, and AD&D insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• 25 days of PTO for all full-time employees.
• Paid holidays plus an additional post-4/15 holiday.
• Flexible work arrangements.
• Paid Day of Service annually.
• Paid parking or public transportation reimbursement.
• Mobile phone reimbursement.
• Tuition reimbursement and extensive training opportunities.
• Paid CPA exam days and a monetary CPA exam passing bonus.