# Tax Accountant (On-Site)

**Company:** [AlphaHire](http://jobs.workable.com/companies/qTKMeatvbaN7e4oCC4V8kB.md)
**Location:** Allentown, United States
**Workplace:** on site
**Employment type:** Full-time

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## Description

We are seeking an experienced **Tax Accountant** to join a well-established public accounting firm serving privately held businesses, business owners, executives, and individuals. This opportunity is ideal for an accounting professional with **3–5 years of public accounting experience** and a strong background in tax preparation, compliance, planning, and client service.

The ideal candidate has a **significantly stronger tax background than audit or assurance experience** and is comfortable working directly with clients on complex tax matters. This role offers exposure to a diverse client base, challenging engagements, and opportunities for long-term professional growth while working closely with experienced firm partners and senior staff.

### Responsibilities

-   Prepare and review federal, state, and local tax returns for corporations, partnerships, and S corporations
-   Prepare complex individual tax returns for business owners, executives, and high-net-worth individuals
-   Research tax issues and assist with tax planning strategies
-   Identify tax-saving opportunities and provide practical planning recommendations
-   Communicate directly with clients to gather information, answer questions, and provide tax guidance
-   Ensure accurate and timely compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations
-   Collaborate with partners and senior staff on tax engagements and advisory projects
-   Assist with special tax projects, consulting assignments, and other client needs
-   Manage multiple deadlines while maintaining accuracy and quality of work

## Requirements

-   3–5 years of public accounting experience with a primary focus on tax
-   Strong experience preparing business entity and complex individual tax returns
-   Significantly more tax experience than audit or assurance
-   Working knowledge of federal, state, and local tax regulations
-   Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
-   Excellent communication and client relationship skills
-   CPA license or CPA candidacy preferred, but not required
-   Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field preferred
-   Ability and willingness to work **on-site in Allentown, Pennsylvania**

## Benefits

-   100% employer-paid employee health insurance
-   SIMPLE retirement plan with dollar-for-dollar company match up to 3%
-   Overtime worked beyond the first 60 hours annually converts into additional paid time off
-   Employees commonly accumulate **4–6 weeks of PTO annually**
-   Collaborative, team-oriented public accounting environment
-   Direct mentorship and access to firm partners
-   Exposure to complex tax and advisory engagements
-   Long-term career growth and professional development opportunities