Tax Accountant (Hybrid)

AlphaHire; Allentown (Lehigh County); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Health insurance

SIMPLE retirement plan with 3% match

Additional PTO for overtime

Mentorship from CPAs

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

AlphaHire seeks an experienced Tax Accountant to join a growing public accounting firm serving privately held businesses, owners, executives, and high-net-worth individuals. This hybrid role targets 3–5 years of public accounting tax experience and offers mentorship, diverse engagements, and strong career growth opportunities.

The ideal candidate will handle tax compliance, planning, and advisory services while maintaining exceptional client service and quality.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of public accounting experience with a strong emphasis on tax.
• Experience preparing business entity and complex individual tax returns.
• Strong knowledge of federal and state tax laws and regulations.
• CPA license or active pursuit of CPA certification preferred, but not required.

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.
• Conduct tax research and assist with tax planning strategies and year-round advisory services.
• Identify tax-saving opportunities and provide practical recommendations to clients.
• Communicate directly with clients to gather financial information and address tax-related questions.
• Collaborate with senior accountants and firm partners on client engagements and consulting projects.
• Assist with special tax projects and advisory initiatives.
• Maintain organized workpapers and ensure timely, accurate completion of client deliverables.
• Stay current on federal, state, and local tax law changes and accounting standards.
• Manage multiple client engagements while meeting deadlines and maintaining exceptional quality.

Education

CPA license or CPA track

Job description

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 hybrid role is ideal 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 a flexible work environment.

The ideal candidate has a strong foundation in tax preparation, enjoys working directly with clients, and is committed to delivering accurate, high-quality service. This position offers mentorship from experienced professionals, exposure to diverse tax engagements, and excellent opportunities for long-term career growth.

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.
• Conduct tax research and assist with tax planning strategies and year-round advisory services.
• Identify tax-saving opportunities and provide practical recommendations to clients.
• Communicate directly with clients to gather financial information and address tax-related questions.
• Collaborate with senior accountants and firm partners on client engagements and consulting projects.
• Assist with special tax projects and advisory initiatives.
• Maintain organized workpapers and ensure timely, accurate completion of client deliverables.
• Stay current on federal, state, and local tax law changes and accounting standards.
• Manage multiple client engagements while meeting deadlines and maintaining exceptional quality.

• 3–5 years of public accounting experience with a strong emphasis 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.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
• CPA license or active pursuit of CPA certification preferred, but not required.
• Ability to work in a hybrid environment with periodic time in the Allentown, Pennsylvania office.

• Hybrid work schedule with flexibility.
• 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 each year.
• Healthy work-life balance outside of busy season.
• Direct mentorship from experienced CPAs and firm partners.
• Exposure to diverse tax compliance, planning, and advisory engagements.
• Ongoing professional development and clear opportunities for long-term career advancement.