Senior Tax Associate

NorthPoint Search Group; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with 3% employer-paid contrib?

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

AD&D insurance

Flexible spending accounts

25 days PTO for full-time

Paid holidays + extra day post-4/15

Flexible work arrangements

Paid Day of Service annually

Parking or transit reimbursement

Mobile phone reimbursement

Tuition reimbursement and training

CPA exam days and bonus

Job summary

NorthPoint Search Group is seeking a Senior Tax Associate in Philadelphia to join a dynamic, team-oriented environment. The role focuses on federal/state tax work, ASC 740 provisions, and mentoring staff for manufacturing and distribution clients.

You will prepare and review corporate and partnership returns, perform technical tax research, and manage multiple engagements while maintaining strong client relationships. Immediate hire for a growth-focused firm.

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.
• ProSystem fx Engagement experience.
• Excellent English writing, research, and communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with a process-oriented mindset.
• Demonstrated responsibility, ownership, and teamwork.

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.

Skills

Tax preparation

Tax research

Client communication

Mentoring staff

Multitasking

Organizational skills

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.