# Tax Accountant (On-Site)

> AlphaHire · Allentown, United States · Full-time · Posted 2026-08-25

**Salary:** USD 75,000–125,000

**Workplace:** on_site

## Description

We are seeking an experienced **Tax Accountant** to join a well-established public accounting firm serving privately held businesses, business owners, executives, and high-net-worth individuals. This 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 client advisory services.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in **tax preparation and consulting**, enjoys building lasting client relationships, and is committed to delivering accurate, high-quality work in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.

### Responsibilities

-   Prepare 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.
-   Research tax laws and regulations to support compliance and tax planning strategies.
-   Identify tax-saving opportunities and provide practical recommendations to clients.
-   Communicate directly with clients to gather information, answer questions, and resolve tax-related matters.
-   Ensure timely, accurate filing of tax returns while maintaining compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
-   Partner with firm leadership on tax planning, consulting engagements, and special projects.
-   Manage multiple client engagements while meeting deadlines and maintaining exceptional quality.
-   Prepare and maintain organized workpapers and supporting documentation.
-   Stay current on tax legislation, accounting standards, and industry best practices.

## Requirements

-   **3–5 years of public accounting experience with a primary focus on tax.**
-   Extensive experience preparing business entity and complex individual tax returns.
-   Tax experience must significantly outweigh audit or assurance experience.
-   Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local tax regulations.
-   Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
-   Strong written and verbal communication abilities with a client-service mindset.
-   CPA license or active pursuit of CPA certification preferred, but not required.
-   Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field preferred.
-   Ability to work **on-site in Allentown, Pennsylvania**.

## Benefits

-   100% employer-paid health insurance for employees.
-   SIMPLE retirement plan with a dollar-for-dollar company match up to 3%.
-   Overtime worked beyond the first 60 hours each year converts to additional paid time off.
-   Employees commonly earn **4–6 weeks of PTO annually**.
-   Collaborative and supportive public accounting environment.
-   Direct mentorship from experienced partners and senior tax professionals.
-   Exposure to complex tax planning, compliance, and advisory engagements.
-   Ongoing professional development and long-term career growth opportunities.

## Apply

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