Tax Senior Jobs in Pennsylvania

Tax Senior jobs in Pennsylvania are in steady demand, with hiring concentrated in public accounting, corporate tax departments, and financial services across a market that supports roles from first-year associates through senior manager pipeline positions. Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and King of Prussia are the primary hiring hubs, where firms and corporations including KPMG, Deloitte, and PwC maintain significant Pennsylvania operations. The most sought-after specialties in Pennsylvania are federal and state income tax compliance, ASC 740 provision work, and multistate tax planning. 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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Added 5d ago
Senior Manager, Mutual Fund Tax
LiveWell Homecare Agency
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Accounting
Business Operations
Master's degree in law

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Tax Senior 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 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 jobs across Pennsylvania.

  • Active CPA license issued or recognized by the Pennsylvania State Board of Accountancy required
  • Bachelor's degree in accounting, taxation, or a closely related field required
  • Three or more years of tax compliance or tax provision experience in public or corporate settings
  • Proficiency with tax software such as GoSystem Tax RS, OneSource, or CCH Axcess
  • Experience preparing or reviewing federal and Pennsylvania state corporate or partnership returns
  • Strong working knowledge of ASC 740 income tax accounting for financial reporting purposes

Tax Senior Jobs in Pennsylvania: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a tax senior in Pennsylvania?

Becoming a tax senior in Pennsylvania starts with earning a bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field, then sitting for the CPA exam administered through the Pennsylvania State Board of Accountancy. Pennsylvania requires passing all four sections of the Uniform CPA Examination along with satisfying the state's experience requirement before full licensure. Most candidates move into a tax senior role after spending several years in public accounting or a corporate tax department building hands-on compliance and provision experience.

How much do tax seniors make in Pennsylvania?

Tax seniors 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 seniors in Pennsylvania?

Employers hiring tax seniors in Pennsylvania right now include BDO, CBIZ, and Distro, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Pennsylvania's concentration of Big Four and regional accounting firms in Philadelphia, combined with major corporate headquarters in the southeastern part of the state, creates consistent demand across both public and industry settings.

Which Pennsylvania cities have the most tax senior jobs?

Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and Wayne lead Pennsylvania for tax senior openings. Philadelphia drives the largest share of listings given its dense concentration of Big Four offices, regional accounting firms, and Fortune 500 corporate tax departments, while Pittsburgh's financial services and energy sector employers generate consistent demand, and suburban markets like King of Prussia attract openings from corporate headquarters located along the Route 202 corridor.

Are there remote tax senior jobs in Pennsylvania?

Yes, and more than most fields. About 50% of tax senior openings tied to Pennsylvania are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting how well tax compliance and provision work translates to distributed teams. Federal and state income tax return preparation, ASC 740 provision review, and research-heavy tax planning roles are the sub-areas most frequently offered on a remote or flexible basis.

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

The most realistic entry path is joining a Big Four or large regional firm in Philadelphia or Pittsburgh through a new-graduate associate program, where firms including KPMG and Grant Thornton run structured onboarding cohorts that place candidates directly into tax compliance rotations. From there, moving into a tax senior role typically follows two to three years of associate-level work. Candidates who have passed at least one section of the CPA exam, interned with a Pennsylvania accounting firm, or transitioned from an audit associate or financial analyst role gain a clear edge when applying.

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

You can find and apply to tax senior jobs in Pennsylvania on Migrate Mate, which lists current Pennsylvania openings. Search the available roles, find the ones that match your background and target location, and apply directly to the employers posting them.

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