Business Tax Senior Accountant in Nashville, TN

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Business Tax Senior Accountant

Location: Nashville Metropolitan Area (On-site)

Employment Type: Full-time

Salary-$75,000-$95000

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 .

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

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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