OPPORTUNITY 

The Staff Accountant role is a great opportunity for anyone passionate about tax and is looking to step into a highly visible role with sophisticated clients. You would be joining a progressive office in Nashville, Knoxville, Chattanooga, or Louisville while receiving mentorship and support from seasoned industry professionals.

The LBMC Tax Staff Accountant will work on a diverse set of tax accounting projects encompassing client operations across a wide range of industries. This role will give season tax professionals the opportunity to work on both business and individual tax returns and leadership will support learning initiatives based on candidate interests. High-performing candidates will have a clearly defined path for advancement to Senior Staff and upper-level management roles within LBMC. 

SCOPE OF WORK 

• Prepares returns and resolves tax questions for regional clients, working diligently to make decisions on ordinary tax return matters in a consultative client-facing setting 

• Set appointments with clients and assembles information to prepare or arrange for the preparation of federal, state and local returns 

• Maintains control on time and charges. Recommends billing to supervisor, manager, or partner-in-charge for tax clients 

• Oversees ad hoc tax planning, research, and consulting projects and engagements 

• Continues to develop technical skills in accounting taxation and consulting as work experience increases and applies those skills to work performed for clients 

• Under the direction of Managers and Senior Staff, work diligently building relationships with key stakeholders at client organizations to continue to foster a long-term partnership between the LBMC Tax Department and external clients. High-performing individuals will be alert to client needs for the possible expansion of services to other LBMC service lines 

• Adheres 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 PROFILE 

• Bachelor’s Degree and eligibility to sit for the CPA exam (150 credit hours) 

• 1 year(s) of tax work experience (internships or as a previous Staff Accountant) 

• Willingness to work on-site in the Nashville area/or travel on-site as needed 

LBMC OVERVIEW

LBMC 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 and remote. 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, dynamic technology solutions for remote work, 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 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 US, 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 any protected class as defined by federal, state, and local laws.*