Lattimore Black Morgan & Cain, PC and Affiliates - Brentwood, TN
posted 2 days ago
About the position
This 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 the Nashville, Chattanooga, Knoxville, or Louisville area 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.
Responsibilities
- 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
- Adheres to LBMC's defined processes and procedures including the firm's policy on privacy and client confidentiality.
Requirements
- 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
