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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 • Prepare and review federal, state, and local tax returns for corporations, S corporations, partnerships, and other business entities. • Prepare complex individual income tax returns for business owners, executives, and high-net-worth individuals. • Conduct tax research and assist with year-round tax planning strategies. • Communicate directly with clients through phone, video meetings, and email to gather information, answer questions, and provide tax guidance. • Collaborate with partners on tax planning, advisory, and consulting engagements. • Identify potential tax-saving opportunities and provide practical recommendations based on client circumstances. • Ensure accurate and timely compliance with federal, state, and local tax requirements. • Assist with special tax projects, consulting engagements, and other advisory initiatives. • Manage multiple client engagements, priorities, and deadlines in a remote work environment. • Stay current on changes to tax laws, regulations, and relevant industry developments. Qualifications • 3–5 years of public accounting experience with a primary focus on tax. • Hands-on experience preparing business entity tax returns, including corporations, S corporations, and partnerships. • Experience preparing complex individual income tax returns. • Strong knowledge of federal and state tax regulations and compliance requirements. • Ability to independently manage tax engagements, priorities, and deadlines. • Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills. • Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities. • Comfortable working independently while collaborating effectively with a remote team. • CPA license preferred but not required. • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field preferred. • Must reside within the Eastern or Central Time Zone . • 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 • Fully remote opportunity for qualified candidates. • 100% employer-paid employee health insurance. • SIMPLE retirement plan with a dollar-for-dollar company match up to 3% . • Additional paid time off earned for overtime worked beyond the first 60 hours annually. • Many employees accumulate approximately 4–6 weeks of vacation time through the firm's PTO structure. • Flexible, supportive, and collaborative small-firm environment. • Exposure to sophisticated business and individual tax engagements. • Direct mentorship and collaboration with experienced partners. • Long-term professional growth and career advancement opportunities. A148