Accountant Jobs in Cottontown, 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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Accountant

  • Nashville, TN (24 miles from Cottontown, TN)
  • 10 hours ago
  • Nashville, TN (24 miles from Cottontown, TN)
  • 10 hours ago

JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way. Our people at JLL and JLL Technologies are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology...

Senior Accountant Work From Home

  • Lebanon, TN (22 miles from Cottontown, TN)
  • 11 hours ago
  • Lebanon, TN (22 miles from Cottontown, TN)
  • 11 hours ago

What you will do in this role: Assists with completion of all month-end close financial reporting processes Prepares complex month-end journal entries and account reconciliations Prepares the cost allocation...

Remote Work

Staff Accountant

  • Nashville, TN (24 miles from Cottontown, TN)
  • 16 hours ago
  • Nashville, TN (24 miles from Cottontown, TN)
  • 16 hours ago

The **Staff Accountant** is responsible for monthly creation of financial statements by verifying information entered in the GL system, reconciling of balance sheets, resolving outstanding items, and...

Senior Revenue Accountant

  • Nashville, TN (24 miles from Cottontown, TN)
  • 17 hours ago
  • Nashville, TN (24 miles from Cottontown, TN)
  • 17 hours ago

The Senior Revenue Accountant provides research, guidance and validation (review of work) on invoicing and revenue recognition for standard and complex customer contracts/agreements....

Interim Senior Accountant Hybrid

  • Nashville, TN (24 miles from Cottontown, TN)
  • 20 hours ago
  • Nashville, TN (24 miles from Cottontown, TN)
  • 20 hours ago

This is an estimated 6 month project to support across month-end close, journal entries, bank reconciliations, GL reconciliations, and variance analysis....

Interim Senior Accountant Hybrid Cash Focus

  • Nashville, TN (24 miles from Cottontown, TN)
  • 20 hours ago
  • Nashville, TN (24 miles from Cottontown, TN)
  • 20 hours ago

We are looking for a strong senior accountant to support across journal entries, bank reconciliations, process improvement, and clean-up around treasury/cash function....

Project Accountant

  • Nashville, TN (24 miles from Cottontown, TN)
  • 1 day ago
  • Nashville, TN (24 miles from Cottontown, TN)
  • 1 day ago

Overview Kimley-Horn is looking for a Project Accountant to join our Nashville, TN office! This is not a remote position....

Intercompany Accountant

  • Nashville, TN (24 miles from Cottontown, TN)
  • 2 days ago
  • Nashville, TN (24 miles from Cottontown, TN)
  • 2 days ago

Prepare and post journal entries related to intercompany transactions, ensuring compliance with accounting standards....

Project Accountant

  • Nashville, TN (24 miles from Cottontown, TN)
  • 2 days ago
  • Nashville, TN (24 miles from Cottontown, TN)
  • 2 days ago

PROJECT ACCOUNTANT | STAFF ACCOUNTANT | CPA | BST | ERP SYSTEMS | GAAP | AEC INDUSTRY | PROJECT LIFECYCLE ACCOUNTING | WORK IN PROGRESS SCHEDULES | REVENUE RECOGNITION | FINANCIAL REPORTING | BUDGET...

Senior Tax Accountant

  • Nashville, TN (24 miles from Cottontown, TN)
  • 3 days ago
  • Nashville, TN (24 miles from Cottontown, TN)
  • 3 days ago

To Apply for this Job Click Here IDR is seeking a Senior Tax Accountant to join one of our top clients in Nashville, TN....

AVP, Insurance and Alternatives Accountant

  • Nashville, TN (24 miles from Cottontown, TN)
  • 4 days ago
  • Nashville, TN (24 miles from Cottontown, TN)
  • 4 days ago

packages and journal entries for the following Private Alts products into our clients General Ledger Merger Arbitrage Fund CLO Funds AB CarVal Residential Mortgages ECRED Fund Private Placements and...

Client Service Accountant

  • Nashville, TN (24 miles from Cottontown, TN)
  • 4 days ago
  • Nashville, TN (24 miles from Cottontown, TN)
  • 4 days ago

Company: Marsh Description: We are seeking a talented individual to join our Captives team at Marsh as a Client Service Accountant. This role can be based in any US office location....

Embark Scholar Intern; CPA Track Multiple Locations Summer 2026

  • Nashville, TN (24 miles from Cottontown, TN)
  • 4 days ago
  • Nashville, TN (24 miles from Cottontown, TN)
  • 4 days ago

Known for being a great place to work and build a career, KPMG provides audit, tax and advisory services for organizations in todays most important industries. Our growth is driven by delivering...

Senior Technical Accountant

  • Nashville, TN (24 miles from Cottontown, TN)
  • 4 days ago
  • Nashville, TN (24 miles from Cottontown, TN)
  • 4 days ago

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, or a bachelor's degree in another discipline plus 18 credit hours of Accounting, or successful completion of the Certified Public Accounting (CPA) or Certified Management Accountant...

Sr Income Tax Accountant

  • Nashville, TN (24 miles from Cottontown, TN)
  • 5 days ago
  • Nashville, TN (24 miles from Cottontown, TN)
  • 5 days ago

Join the LKQ Family! We're looking for motivated individuals to join our team at LKQ Corporation. With opportunities for growth, competitive benefits, and a supportive work environment, LKQ is the...

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Salary for Accountant Jobs in Cottontown, TN

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Highest Education Level

Accountants in Cottontown, 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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