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Tax Specialist jobs in Nashville, TN
Tax specialists prepare returns and plan around tax law for individuals or businesses. They track changing regulations, find legitimate savings, and keep filings accurate and on time.
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Job Summary Position Title: Accounting Specialist FLSA Classification:Non-Exempt, Part-Time Pay Rate: $20.00/hour Adventure Science Center’s mission is to ignite curiosity, empower exploration, and cultivate deeper conne…
WHO WE AREElliott Davis pairs forward-thinking tax, assurance and consulting services with industry-leading workplace culture. Our nine offices — located in the fastest growing cities in the US — are built on a foundatio…
WHO WE AREElliott Davis pairs forward-thinking tax, assurance and consulting services with industry-leading workplace culture. Our nine offices — located in the fastest growing cities in the US — are built on a foundatio…
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Job Title: Tax Manager - Boutique-Sized CPA FirmJob Location: Nashville, TN - Hybrid Salary: $110k - $150k (DOE)Requirements: 5+ Years of Public Accounting TaxIf you are a Public Accounting Tax Manager with experience, p…
We Are:Accenture’s SAP practice, and we live to see how this can transform the way we live and work. We bring reinvention to life using design thinking, modern delivery methodologies, embedding AI into the way we deliver…
$110k - $150k
We are seeking experienced an Audit Manager who are motivated for Partnership ! In this role, you'll contribute to a variety of exciting projects, including for-profit, not-for-profit, governmental, and ERISA audits, as…
$75k - $95k
looking to add an Audit Associate to their growing team. This stable and growing firm offers clients valuable knowledge and expertise in tax. Due to the recent growth of the firm, there is an opportunity for an Audit Ass…
$120k - $220k
auditing standards, regulations, and industry trends to ensure compliance and best practices. * Coordinate with internal teams across tax and advisory services to provide comprehensive client solutions. * Foster and main…
$85k - $140k
in accordance with GAAP Ensure accuracy of general ledger, account reconciliations, and journal entries Manage external audits, tax filings, and regulatory reporting Cost Accounting & Manufacturing Finance Oversee cost a…
financial transactions and financial reporting. * Manage and comply with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings. * Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to m…
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What tax specialists earn in Nashville
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $24–$33 | $50k–$68k |
| Mid level | $33–$46 | $68k–$95k |
| Senior | $43–$62 | $90k–$130k |
National ranges — pay in Nashville typically tracks these.
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What employers ask for
The skills these listings keep naming
Federal and state tax lawTax return preparationTax researchTax software (UltraTax, Lacerte)Tax planning strategiesIRS correspondenceExcelDeadline managementClient communication
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Interview questions worth rehearsing
With the thing the interviewer is actually listening for
What types of returns have you prepared, and at what volume?
Be specific: individual, partnership, S corp, or multi-state, and roughly how many per season. Complexity handled matters more than raw count.
How do you stay current with tax law changes?
Name real habits — IRS updates, CPE, firm alerts, or research platforms like Checkpoint — and one recent change you applied in practice.
Walk me through how you research an unfamiliar tax question.
Show the hierarchy: code and regulations first, then rulings and guidance, then documenting the position and its support before advising.
Tell me about a tax-saving opportunity you found for a client or employer.
Describe how you spotted it, the rules that made it legitimate, and the dollar amount saved. Keep the tone factual rather than clever.
How do you handle an IRS notice or examination?
Explain reading the notice carefully, gathering documentation, responding within deadlines, and keeping the client calm and informed throughout.
How do you manage the workload of filing season?
Talk about early document collection, workflow tracking, and triage by deadline and complexity, plus knowing when to extend rather than rush.
What do you do if you discover an error on a previously filed return?
Show integrity and process: quantify the impact, advise on amending, and follow the correction rules rather than hoping it goes unnoticed.
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Resume tips that move the needle
For tax specialists specifically — generic advice costs you here
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List return types and volumes per season, including multi-state or consolidated work, since firms match on complexity.
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Quantify savings you identified for clients or the company, even as a range.
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Name your software precisely — UltraTax, Lacerte, ProSystem fx, OneSource — because it shortens onboarding.
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State credentials clearly: CPA, EA, or exam progress, each of which changes what work you can sign.
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Include IRS representation or notice-resolution experience; it distinguishes preparers from advisors.
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Where this role goes
Typical progression
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Tax Preparer
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Tax Specialist
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Senior Tax Specialist
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Tax Manager
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