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
Numbers & Facts
Location
Allentown, Pennsylvania
Skills
Accountingunmatched
Analysis Skillsunmatched
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)unmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Consultingunmatched
Corporate Taxunmatched
Customer Relationsunmatched
Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
Customer/Client Researchunmatched
High Net Worthunmatched
Local Taxunmatched
Mentoringunmatched
Organizational Skillsunmatched
Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
Public Accountingunmatched
Quality Managementunmatched
Retirement Planunmatched
State Taxunmatched
Strategic Planningunmatched
Tax Accountingunmatched
Tax Planningunmatched
Tax Regulationsunmatched
Tax Returnsunmatched
Team Playerunmatched
Time Managementunmatched
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