Senior Tax Accountant

OPPORTUNITY

Our Private Client Tax team is looking to add a Senior Tax Accountant. This role is a great opportunity for anyone passionate about tax in the public accounting space, and who is looking to step into a highly visible role with sophisticated clients. You would be joining a Nashville office that focuses on mentorship and support from seasoned industry professional in the greater Southeast region.

At LBMC, the Senior Tax Accountant will have the chance to work on complex business tax returns within their preferred area of interest. Leadership will support learning initiatives based on candidate preference, and new hires will be exposed to a diverse set of client portfolios and industries. High-performing candidates have a clearly defined path for advancement to Manager, Senior Manager and/or Shareholder roles within LBMC.

SCOPE OF WORK

• Prepares returns and resolves tax questions for clients both locally and on a national scale
• Able to work independently and make decisions on ordinary tax return matters in a consultative 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 Shareholder-in-charge for tax clients
• Oversees ad hoc tax planning, research, and consulting projects and engagements
• Works 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 line
• 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
• Licensed CPA preferred (or 150 credit hours necessary to sit for the CPA exam)
• 2 years of progressive tax experience

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.