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