Business Tax Senior Accountant in Nashville, TN

Nashville, TN
Full Time
Mid Level

Job Title: Business Tax Senior Accountant

Location: Nashville Metropolitan Area (On-site)

Employment Type: Full-time


Salary-$75,000-$95000

Job Overview

We are seeking a Business Tax Senior Accountant to join a growing Business Tax team in Nashville. This role is ideal for a public accounting professional who:

  • Is passionate about tax

  • Enjoys working with sophisticated clients

  • Wants a visible role with strong mentorship and clear career advancement

The Senior Tax Accountant will work on complex business tax returns, collaborate across the Southeast, and gain exposure to diverse industries. High performers have defined paths to Manager, Senior Manager, and Shareholder roles.

Key Responsibilities

1. Tax Preparation & Compliance

  • Prepare and review complex federal, state, and local business tax returns

  • Address client tax questions professionally

  • Handle routine tax matters independently, escalate complex issues

2. Client Engagement

  • Conduct client meetings for information gathering

  • Build and maintain strong client relationships

  • Identify opportunities to expand services across other service lines

3. Planning, Research & Consulting

  • Support tax planning, research, and consulting projects

  • Participate in ad hoc tax engagements

4. Project & Time Management

  • Monitor time and billing

  • Recommend billing amounts to supervisors or shareholders

5. Compliance & Professional Standards

  • Follow policies, confidentiality standards, and ethical guidelines

  • Adhere to regulations from AICPA, Tennessee Society of CPAs, Tennessee Board of Public Accountancy, and other applicable bodies

Ideal Candidate Profile

Education & Credentials

  • Bachelor’s Degree (required)

  • CPA license preferred (or 150 credit hours required to sit for CPA exam)

Experience

  • 2+ years of progressive tax experience, preferably in public accounting

Skills & Traits

  • Strong technical tax knowledge

  • Ability to work independently and make sound decisions

  • Excellent client communication and relationship-building skills

  • Growth mindset with interest in long-term career advancement

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