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Staff Tax Accountant

Ritter Tax & Accounting Services CPA
Clarksville, TN Full Time
POSTED ON 7/28/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/25/2026

We are looking for an organized, efficient Accountant with an eye for detail and a high level of accuracy and over 7 years experience in preparing personal tax returns. Accountants can expect to handle communications with vendors, clients, and internal departments, assist with database, and record maintenance, prepare financial reports, issue checks, and generally ensure that the office operations are running smoothly. You should be professional and courteous with strong computer skills and a thorough understanding of accounting and financial principles.

To succeed as an Accountant, you should be a skilled multi-tasker with excellent time management, computer, and communication skills. Candidates should understand and abide by all accounting procedures and principles and have a commitment to behaving ethically in the workplace.
Accountants Responsibilities:

  • Performing basic office tasks, including answering phones, responding to emails, processing mail, filing, etc.
  • Maintaining a database, ensuring that records are complete and current.
  • Recording information, processing, and filing forms.
  • Preparing checks and financial reports.
  • Preparing payrolls and payroll tax returns.
  • Updating ledgers, researching, and resolving discrepancies.
  • Abiding by all company procedures and accounting principles.
  • Responding appropriately to a vendor, client, and internal requests.
  • Ensuring Accounting Department runs smoothly and efficiently.
  • Preparing personal tax returns.

Accountants Requirements:

  • High School diploma is required, more education and experience is generally preferred. Associates or Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance is preferred but not required based upon actual experience.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of accounting procedures and principles.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of payroll and payroll taxes.
  • Ethical behavior when dealing with sensitive financial information.
  • High level of accuracy and efficiency.
  • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
  • Courteous, professional manner, strong customer service skills.
  • Computer literacy and strong typing skills, experience with accounting software may be required.
  • Attention to detail.
  • Willingness to comply with all company, local, state, and federal financial regulations.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 - $35.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development assistance
  • Vision insurance

Physical Setting:

  • Office

Education:

  • High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

  • Accounting: 7 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $25 - $35

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