TAX ANALYST (REMOTE)
alphafund
Full-timemid
Job description
Job Overview
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 opportunity is ideal for a tax professional with 3–5 years of public accounting experience and a strong background in business and individual taxation.
The ideal candidate is comfortable managing tax engagements independently, communicating directly with clients, and collaborating with partners and team members in a remote environment. This role offers significant flexibility while providing exposure to complex tax engagements, planning opportunities, and long-term client relationships.
Highly experienced candidates may qualify for a fully remote arrangement , while candidates who would benefit from additional training and mentorship should be available for occasional travel to the Allentown, Pennsylvania office.
Responsibilities
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Prepare and review federal, state, and local tax returns for corporations, S corporations, partnerships, and other business entities.
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Prepare complex individual income tax returns for business owners, executives, and high-net-worth individuals.
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Conduct tax research and assist with year-round tax planning strategies.
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Communicate directly with clients through phone, video meetings, and email to gather information, answer questions, and provide tax guidance.
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Collaborate with partners on tax planning, advisory, and consulting engagements.
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Identify potential tax-saving opportunities and provide practical recommendations based on client circumstances.
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Ensure accurate and timely compliance with federal, state, and local tax requirements.
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Assist with special tax projects, consulting engagements, and other advisory initiatives.
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Manage multiple client engagements, priorities, and deadlines in a remote work environment.
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Stay current on changes to tax laws, regulations, and relevant industry developments.
Qualifications
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3–5 years of public accounting experience with a primary focus on tax.
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Hands-on experience preparing business entity tax returns, including corporations, S corporations, and partnerships.
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Experience preparing complex individual income tax returns.
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Strong knowledge of federal and state tax regulations and compliance requirements.
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Ability to independently manage tax engagements, priorities, and deadlines.
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Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
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Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
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Comfortable working independently while collaborating effectively with a remote team.
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CPA license preferred but not required.
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Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field preferred.
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Must reside within the Eastern or Central Time Zone .
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Candidates with extensive experience may work fully remotely; candidates requiring additional training or development should be available for occasional travel to the Allentown, Pennsylvania office .
Benefits
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Fully remote opportunity for qualified candidates.
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100% employer-paid employee health insurance.
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SIMPLE retirement plan with a dollar-for-dollar company match up to 3% .
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Additional paid time off earned for overtime worked beyond the first 60 hours annually.
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Many employees accumulate approximately 4–6 weeks of vacation time through the firm's PTO structure.
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Flexible, supportive, and collaborative small-firm environment.
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Exposure to sophisticated business and individual tax engagements.
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Direct mentorship and collaboration with experienced partners.
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Long-term professional growth and career advancement opportunities.
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