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Senior Tax Accountant | Nashville, TN I'm partnering with a highly respected organization in Nashville to identify a Senior Tax Accountant to join its corporate tax team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone look…
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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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$150k - $180k
the company's fixed asset and inventory details Maintain the company's debt schedules Analyze, prepare, and file U.S. sales/use tax returns and miscellaneous business filings in state and local taxing jurisdictions Monit…
have partnered with a few rapidly growing accounting practices in the Nashville, TN area that primarily focus on wealth management ( tax set up and pass through), business advisory services, merger and acquisition servic…
responsibilities • Accountable / Responsible for the review, signing and filing of the statutory reporting (statutory reporting, direct tax, indirect tax) of the relevant legal entities • Accountable for the contact with…
$19.63 - $33.13 per hour
ReSource Pro Compliance, is looking for an organized, team-oriented Customer Experience Specialist to join our customer service team (surplus lines). Your role... The Surplus Lines Tax & Compliance Specialist provides fr…
Public Tax Staff Accountant To Apply Now - email your resume to ****@*****.*** Who: A motivated and detail-oriented early-career tax professional who enjoys client interaction and problem-solving. What: Perform tax compl…
Audit Manager - Healthcare - Nashville, TN Who: An experienced audit professional with 5+ years of public accounting experience and a CPA. What: Oversee and manage full-cycle audits, supervise audit teams, resolve comple…
$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…
$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…
$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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Tax Director
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