Tax Senior Associate Jobs in Pennsylvania

Tax Senior Associate jobs in Pennsylvania are in strong demand, with concentrated hiring in public accounting, financial services, and corporate tax departments at companies headquartered in the state. Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and King of Prussia anchor most of the openings, with established firms like KPMG, Deloitte, and PricewaterhouseCoopers maintaining substantial Pennsylvania practices. Roles range from staff-level associates stepping into senior work to experienced professionals managing complex client engagements, and the most sought-after specializations include federal and state tax compliance, partnership taxation, and ASC 740 income tax accounting. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles57
Top employerBDO
Top cityPhiladelphia, PA
Cities hiring26
Work type50% On-site
Top industryAccounting

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Ryan, LLC
Senior Consultant, Income Tax Compliance
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Ryan, LLC
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Senior Consultant, Income Tax Compliance
Ryan, LLC
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Business Strategy
Consulting & Professional Services
Project Management
Hybrid
Master's degree in accounting
5,001-10,000

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Victaulic
Senior Tax Analyst
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Victaulic
Added 2d ago
Senior Tax Analyst
Victaulic
Easton, Pennsylvania
Data Analytics
Data Science
Healthcare Administration
Master's degree in business administration
1,001-5,000

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Ebara Elliott Energy
Senior Tax Accountant
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Ebara Elliott Energy
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Senior Tax Accountant
Ebara Elliott Energy
Jeannette, Pennsylvania
Accounting
Bookkeeping & AP/AR
Project Management
Bachelor's degree in finance
1,001-5,000

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Baker Tilly Canada
Tax Senior Associate - Advocacy & Controversy
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Baker Tilly Canada
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Tax Senior Associate - Advocacy & Controversy
Baker Tilly Canada
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Accounting
Audit
Bookkeeping & AP/AR
$81k - $154k/yr
Bachelor's degree
1,001-5,000

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Senior Manager, Mutual Fund Tax
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Senior Manager, Mutual Fund Tax
LiveWell Homecare Agency
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Accounting
Business Operations
Master's degree in law

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Tax Senior Associate Jobs by City in Pennsylvania

Where Pennsylvania roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Pittsburgh
6 jobs
Wayne
2 jobs
Easton
2 jobs
West Conshohocken
2 jobs
Cork
1 job
Horsham
1 job
Reading
1 job
Allentown
1 job

Tax Senior Associate Job Market in Pennsylvania

A snapshot from current Pennsylvania openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

BDO
BDO9 open roles
CBIZ
CBIZ3 open roles
Distro
Distro2 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Accounting & Auditing11
  • Consulting & Professional Services7
  • Investment & Asset Management2
  • Law & Legal Services1
  • Chemicals & Materials1

What Pennsylvania Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in tax senior associate jobs across Pennsylvania.

  • Active CPA license issued or recognized by the Pennsylvania State Board of Accountancy
  • Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a closely related field required
  • Two to four years of experience in public accounting or corporate tax
  • Proficiency with tax preparation software such as CCH Axcess or Thomson Reuters UltraTax
  • Strong knowledge of federal and Pennsylvania state and local tax regulations
  • Demonstrated ability to review and mentor junior associates on tax engagements

Tax Senior Associate Jobs in Pennsylvania: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a tax senior associate in Pennsylvania?

Most Pennsylvania employers require a CPA license or active progress toward one through the Pennsylvania State Board of Accountancy, which administers CPA licensure and requires passing the Uniform CPA Exam. Candidates typically hold a bachelor's degree in accounting plus the additional credit hours Pennsylvania requires for licensure eligibility. From there, the typical path runs through staff associate roles at public accounting firms or corporate tax departments before promotion to the senior level.

How much do tax senior associates make in Pennsylvania?

Tax senior associates in Pennsylvania earn a median of about $79,000 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $50,680 for the lowest 10% to over $130,270 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire tax senior associates in Pennsylvania?

Employers hiring tax senior associates in Pennsylvania right now include BDO, CBIZ, and Distro, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Pennsylvania's deep concentration of Big Four and regional accounting firms, alongside large corporate headquarters in the Philadelphia suburbs and Pittsburgh, keeps demand for senior-level tax talent consistent throughout the year.

Which Pennsylvania cities have the most tax senior associate jobs?

Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and Wayne lead Pennsylvania for tax senior associate openings. Philadelphia dominates because of its dense cluster of Big Four offices, regional accounting firms, and Fortune 500 corporate headquarters, while Pittsburgh draws hiring through its financial services sector and major university-affiliated institutions, and suburban markets like King of Prussia attract openings from large companies with regional headquarters there.

Are there remote tax senior associate jobs in Pennsylvania?

Yes, and more than most fields. Tax senior associate work is largely analytical and document-driven, making it well suited to remote and hybrid arrangements. About 50% of tax senior associate openings tied to Pennsylvania are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting broad adoption across public accounting firms and corporate tax teams. Federal and state tax compliance work and review-level tasks are the most commonly offered remotely.

How can I get hired as a tax senior associate in Pennsylvania with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is a staff associate role at a Pennsylvania public accounting firm, where many Big Four and regional firms run structured new-graduate programs that rotate candidates through tax, audit, and advisory before promotion. Large Pennsylvania employers like Grant Thornton and BDO hire directly from Pennsylvania accounting programs for entry-level tax associate roles. Building toward CPA exam eligibility at a Pennsylvania school with qualifying credit hours and gaining exposure to tax preparation software gives candidates a meaningful edge over applicants without those credentials.

Where can I find and apply to tax senior associate jobs in Pennsylvania?

You can find and apply to tax senior associate jobs in Pennsylvania on Migrate Mate, which lists current Pennsylvania openings from employers actively hiring. Search the available roles, find positions that match your background and preferred location, and apply directly to the ones that fit.

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