Staff Accountant - 2026

DescriptionOPPORTUNITYThis Staff Accountant role is a great opportunity for anyone passionate about auditing and is looking to step into a highly visible role with sophisticated clients. You would be joining a progressive office in Nashville, Chattanooga, or Knoxville, receiving support from seasoned industry professionals in the market and offering mentorship/professional development opportunities to Staff and Intern Accountants.The LBMC Staff Accountant will work on a wide range of accounting and internal auditing projects encompassing client operations across a diverse set of industries. Assignments may include financial statement audits as well as risk-based internal audits for the LBMC clients. High-performing candidates have a clearly defined path for advancement to Manager, Senior Manager, and/or Shareholder roles within LBMC.SCOPE OF WORKActs in a consulting capacity to all assigned clients to determine what services are needed for accounting and audit projectsOversee the planning of client engagements; soliciting client needs and ensuring deliverables are completed within agreed upon project timelinesUtilizes analytical skills to perform review functions as well as identify issues not discovered at the Staff level.Prepares complete work papers in conformity with standards including scope/conclusion narrative, adequate supporting documentation, tick mark and work paper cross references.Demonstrates excellent technical writing skills in drafting process/system narratives and process maps. Excels at performing risk-based audits.Serves as the primary day-to-day contact for the Staff Accounting and Audit Internship teams, reviewing audit work and providing opportunities for mentorship and professional growth.Joins committees and/or volunteers for leadership roles with community/civic organizations for which he/she is a member.Works diligently building relationships with key stakeholders at client organizations to continue to foster a long-term partnership between the LBMC Audit Department and external clients. High-performing individuals will be alert to client needs for the possible expansion of services to other LBMC service linesAdheres to LBMC’s defined processes and procedures including the firm's policy on privacy and client confidentiality. Knows and follows the rules, regulations, and the Code of Professional Conduct of the AICPA, the Tennessee Society of CPAs, the Tennessee Board of Public Accountancy, and other regulating bodies as appropriate.IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILEBachelor's Degree and ability to sit for the CPA exam (150 credit hours)2+ years of work as a Staff Auditor at a CPA or professional services firmWillingness to travel to client sites as requested (<15% travel/year)RequirementsLBMC OverviewLBMC is built on individuals with entrepreneurial spirits and believe in the power of a hybrid workforce. We are consistently named a Pacesetter for Growth in the U.S. as we continue to add team members to each of 4 LBMC offices in the Southeast. LBMC also continues to receive accolades including being noted as a Fortune Great Place to Work, a Top 5 Firm in the Southeast, a Top Accounting Firm on Accounting Today's Top 100 list, Best Firm in Technology, Best Workplace in Consulting & Professional Services, and more! We are proud to provide individualized career paths regardless of team member location and work schedules. LBMC offers competitive benefits including generous PTO schedules, robust Talent Development and continuing professional education programs, inclusive Business Resource Groups, enhanced parental leave, thoughtfully structured mentorship and individual development programs, and more. We are committed to giving back to our local communities through LBMC Initiatives such as Lending Hands Week and the LBMC Cares Foundation to support causes important to team members. While we may have a global footprint, we still believe in the power of southern hospitality and supporting the causes that matter to both our team members and clients and are committed to enhancing team member benefits as we identify gaps and changes in the marketplace.LBMC values individuals with a growth mindset and entrepreneurial spirit, so if you have an innate curiosity for solving problems and creating solutions—LBMC is the place for you! If you are interested in joining a firm that provides personalized career paths, the opportunity to work with sophisticated clients around the U.S., and encourages a "work that works for you" mentality, please reach out.Diversity and Inclusion at LBMC Commitment to our team members, clients, and the communities in which we work. At LBMC, our mission of delivering the best to our clients and each other every day is rooted in our unique differences. Our engagement, growth and success are at their best when team members have equal opportunity and are included. Diversity brings value to LBMC by connecting us with our community and driving innovation.*LBMC provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. We recruit, employ, train, compensate and promote without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic disposition, neurodiversity, disability, veteran status or any other protected category under federal, state and local law.*Employee Type: Full Time