Business Tax Senior Accountant in Nashville, TN

**Job Title:** Business Tax Senior Accountant

**Location:** Nashville Metropolitan Area (On-site)

**Employment Type:** Full-time

Salary-$75,000-$95000

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**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**.

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**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

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**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