Senior Tax Accountant
Valley Tax Advisors - Lehigh Valley, PA
Are you an accomplished tax professional who's ready to make more than just tax returns -- ready to become a strategic advisor, a trusted partner to business owners, and a key member of a boutique firm that values your voice and impact?
At Valley Tax Advisors, we're not just "the tax department" for our clients -- we're their guide, their advisor, their confidant. The firm focuses exclusively on serving small- to medium-sized businesses in the Lehigh Valley with tax, accounting, and consulting services that go far beyond compliance. Their philosophy is simple: your focus is on the business; their focus is on you.
Why join us?
- Purposeful work. Your efforts will directly influence the success of local business owners. You'll be helping them select entities, design operations, understand tax and financial data, and make better decisions.
- Boutique-firm feel. Here you won't be a small cog in a vast machine. You'll have access to leadership, input into how things work, and the chance to shape services such as the firm's flagship SmartLedger offering.
- Client relationships that matter. Clients consistently note that Valley Tax Advisors provides a truly personalized approach--tailored to each business owner's unique situation.
- Commitment to excellence and technology. Their SmartLedger system emphasizes real-time clarity, key metrics, and technology-enabled tax and advisory services. This gives you modern tools to deliver higher-value insights.
- Growth opportunity. As a Senior Tax Accountant here, you'll have the chance to shape internal processes, mentor others, and become a visible leader within the firm.
What we offer
- A meaningful role where your contributions have visible impact.
- A collaborative, supportive boutique-firm culture focused on quality and relationships.
- Modern tools, creative freedom, and the ability to influence how the firm delivers tax and advisory services.
- Competitive compensation and benefits (details available upon request).
- A company committed to the success of the Lehigh Valley business community.
- Clear opportunities for leadership, growth, and professional development.
What you will do
- Lead the preparation, review, and timely delivery of complex federal, state, and local tax returns for pass-through entities, corporations, and high-net-worth individuals.
- Perform tax planning, research, and strategy development: identify opportunities, minimize risks, and execute solutions.
- Guide clients on entity selection, operational tax planning, and integration of tax strategy with broader business goals.
- Serve as a trusted advisor to business owners--translating tax data into meaningful insights and supporting smarter decision-making.
- Collaborate with accounting, advisory, and QuickBooks consulting functions.
- Mentor and train junior staff; contribute to improving systems, workflows, and client experience.
What we're looking for
- CPA (or actively pursuing) with strong experience in public accounting.
- Deep knowledge of federal, state, and local tax laws affecting business entities and individuals.
- A proactive, advisory-minded professional who goes beyond compliance.
- Excellent communication skills and confidence in discussing complex tax issues with business owners.
If you're ready to step into a highly visible, highly valued advisory role--where your expertise helps shape both clients' futures and the firm's--then Valley Tax Advisors is where you belong.