Accountant Jobs in Nashville, TN

An Accountant is a vital figure in the accounting industry, responsible for preparing, analyzing, and verifying financial documents to provide accurate data for individuals and businesses. Key duties include preparing tax returns, auditing accounts, and producing financial reports, along with consulting on various aspects of business performance, such as costs, revenues, and investments. Accountants also ensure compliance with financial laws and regulations and assist in decision-making processes by providing financial information and recommendations.

Skills required for this role include strong numerical and analytical abilities, attention to detail, excellent communication, and a high level of integrity. A key requirement for becoming an Accountant is a Bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field, but many employers prefer candidates with a Master's degree and/or professional certifications such as Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA). Before becoming an Accountant, a person may serve in roles such as Accounting Assistant, Bookkeeper, or Audit Clerk, which provide valuable hands-on experience in the field.

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Staff Accountant II, Balance Sheet

  • Brentwood, TN (9 miles from Nashville, TN)
  • 10 days ago
  • Brentwood, TN (9 miles from Nashville, TN)
  • 10 days ago

What youll do: The Staff Accountant II, LBS Balance Sheet, manages the monthly balance sheet account reconciliation process for a range of accounts for entities across the organization....

Staff Accountant II, LBS Site Liaison

  • Brentwood, TN (9 miles from Nashville, TN)
  • 25 days ago
  • Brentwood, TN (9 miles from Nashville, TN)
  • 25 days ago

Certifications: Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation preferred. Licenses: Maintain Active CPA License....

Staff Accountant I, LBS Balance Sheet Management

  • Brentwood, TN (9 miles from Nashville, TN)
  • 10 days ago
  • Brentwood, TN (9 miles from Nashville, TN)
  • 10 days ago

entries, review journal entries for proper support, and ensure entries are recorded correctly Ability to use ad-hoc reporting tools such as Oracle OTBI and SmartView to perform financial analyses as...

Staff Accountant II, LBS Journal Entry Accounting

  • Brentwood, TN (9 miles from Nashville, TN)
  • 10 days ago
  • Brentwood, TN (9 miles from Nashville, TN)
  • 10 days ago

What youll do: As a Staff Accountant II, Journal Entry Posting you will be responsible for supporting the financial operations of the Lifepoint Business Services organization by performing a variety...

Senior Staff Accountant, LBS CI/Standardization

  • Brentwood, TN (9 miles from Nashville, TN)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Brentwood, TN (9 miles from Nashville, TN)
  • 30+ days ago

Experience: 5+ years of experience Certifications: Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation preferred Licenses: Maintain Active CPA License preferred....

Senior Staff Accountant, LBS Intercompany

  • Brentwood, TN (9 miles from Nashville, TN)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Brentwood, TN (9 miles from Nashville, TN)
  • 30+ days ago

What youll do: As a Senior Staff Accountant, LBS Intercompany, you will be responsible for managing intercompany transactions and balancing rules for a range of entities for accounts....

Staff Accountant II, LBS Balance Sheet Management

  • Brentwood, TN (9 miles from Nashville, TN)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Brentwood, TN (9 miles from Nashville, TN)
  • 30+ days ago

The Balance Sheet Management Staff Accountant II ensures accurate financial reporting, compliance with accounting standards, and effective management of operational accounting functions....

Senior Staff Accountant, LBS Journal Entry Accounting

  • Brentwood, TN (9 miles from Nashville, TN)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Brentwood, TN (9 miles from Nashville, TN)
  • 30+ days ago

What youll do: The Senior Staff Accountant, LBS Journal Entry Accounting, manages the journal entry preparation, oversight, and review process for a range of accounts for entities across the organization...

Accountant I

  • Gallatin, TN (23 miles from Nashville, TN)
  • 18 days ago
  • Gallatin, TN (23 miles from Nashville, TN)
  • 18 days ago

Prepare monthly, quarterly, and yearly journal entries. Invoice franchises for vehicles purchased from headquarters. Process invoices and transactions related to our Canadian entity....

Senior Corporate Accountant- Nashville TN- Hybrid

  • Nashville, TN
  • 5 hours ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 5 hours ago

Responsibilities: · Prepare month-end journal entries and reconciliations · Review month-end journal entries and reconciliations from staff accountant(s) · Prepare monthly internal and external financial...

Interim Senior Fixed Asset Accountant Remote

  • Brentwood, TN (9 miles from Nashville, TN)
  • 22 hours ago
  • Brentwood, TN (9 miles from Nashville, TN)
  • 22 hours ago

Qualifications: 4+ years of progressive accounting experience Bachelors Degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, or equivalent 2+ years of proven experience with fixed assets and lease...

Remote Work

Tax Accountant - Internal Tax Team

  • Nashville, TN
  • 2 days ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 2 days ago

Job Overview & Key Relationships: As a Tax Accountant, you will prepare and compute book-tax differences. You will calculate taxable income and prepare federal partnership returns....

Senior Accountant Financial Integration - Remote Opportunity

  • Nashville, TN
  • 3 days ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 3 days ago

Responsibilities include Prepare and review monthly journal entries for assigned entities during accounting close while adhering to established accounting standards and procedures....

Remote Work

Major Accounts CPA Sales Representative

  • Nashville, TN
  • 3 days ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 3 days ago

ADP is hiring a CPA District Manager. The CPA Centric District Manager sells MAS products to new prospects and current clients in the 50-150 employee Company. At ADP we are driven by your success....

Senior Accountant, Corporate Accounting - Remote Opportunity

  • Nashville, TN
  • 3 days ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 3 days ago

RESPONSIBILITIES: Contribute to daily and monthly accounting operations, including journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, and balance sheet reviews....

Remote Work

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Salary for Accountant Jobs in Nashville, TN

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Highest Education Level

Accountants in Nashville, TN offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
54.6%
Master's Degree
28.2%
Associate's Degree
6.8%
High School or GED
4.6%
Vocational Degree or Certification
3.8%
Doctorate Degree
1.0%
Some College
0.7%
Some High School
0.2%



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