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Tax Accountant (Remote)
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A Tax Accountant organizes tax-related information and prepares tax returns. May work for individual or business clients, or work for a large corporation. Monitors tax regulations and advises on tax issues that affect business. May assist with preparation for a tax audit. May specialize in complex topics related to corporate taxes or trusts and estates.
$90,757 / year median in the U.S.
-3% projected decline
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Tax Accountant (Remote) AlphaHire - 5.0 Allentown, PA Job Details Full-time $75,000 - $125,000 a year 2 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Paid time off Opportunities for advancement Retirement plan Qualifications Public accounting Corporate tax return preparation Research Partnership tax expertise Accounting firm experience State tax return preparation Local tax Full Job Description We are seeking an experienced Tax Accountant to join a growing 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 comfortable handling both business and individual tax engagements. The successful candidate will prepare and review tax returns, support tax planning initiatives, communicate directly with clients, and work closely with firm leadership on a variety of tax and advisory projects. Qualified candidates can work fully remote, with a clear opportunity for long-term growth within the firm. Responsibilities Prepare and review federal, state, and local tax returns for corporations, partnerships, and S corporations Prepare complex individual income tax returns for business owners, executives, and high-net-worth individuals Conduct tax research and assist with tax planning and advisory strategies Communicate directly with clients by phone, email, and virtual meetings Collaborate with partners and senior team members on client engagements Ensure accurate and timely compliance with federal, state, and local tax requirements Assist with consulting projects and specialized tax engagements Manage multiple client deadlines while maintaining a high standard of accuracy and quality Requirements 3-5 years of public accounting experience with a primary focus on taxation Experience preparing business entity and complex individual tax returns Strong understanding of federal and state tax regulations Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills CPA license or CPA candidacy preferred, but not required Ability to work independently and effectively in a remote environment Must reside in the Eastern or Central time zone Candidates with less experience should be willing to occasionally travel to the Allentown, PA office for training and collaboration Candidates with more extensive experience may be eligible for a fully remote arrangement Benefits Fully remote opportunity for qualified candidates 100% employer-paid employee health insurance SIMPLE retirement plan with dollar-for-dollar company match up to 3% Additional PTO earned through overtime beyond the first 60 hours annually Employees commonly accumulate 4-6 weeks of paid time off Flexible and collaborative small-firm environment Exposure to sophisticated business and individual tax engagements Direct access to experienced partners and mentors Long-term career growth and advancement opportunities