Why This Role Stands Out
This hybrid Tax Accountant role at AlphaHire offers a fantastic opportunity to deepen your expertise in tax compliance and advisory services while enjoying the flexibility of a hybrid work arrangement. You'll thrive here if you have a solid public accounting background and are eager to build client relationships and grow your career within a respected firm.
Quick Overview
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 offers the opportunity to work on a diverse portfolio of tax engagements while expanding your expertise in tax compliance, planning, and advisory services.
The ideal candidate has a strong background in public accounting, enjoys building long-term client relationships, and is committed to delivering exceptional service in a collaborative environment. This position provides mentorship from experienced professionals and a clear path for long-term career 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 to gather financial information, answer tax-related questions, and provide exceptional service.
- Collaborate with senior accountants and firm partners on complex tax and advisory engagements.
- Assist with special tax projects and consulting initiatives.
- Prepare organized workpapers and maintain accurate supporting documentation.
- Manage multiple client engagements while meeting deadlines and maintaining exceptional quality.
- Stay current on tax legislation, accounting standards, and industry best practices.
- 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.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
- CPA license or active pursuit of CPA certification is preferred but not required.
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field is preferred.
- Ability to work in a hybrid environment with periodic time in the Allentown, Pennsylvania office.
- Hybrid work schedule with flexibility.
- 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.
- Healthy work-life balance outside of busy season.
- Direct mentorship from experienced CPAs and firm partners.
- 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.
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