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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Wallace CPA Firm

Senior Accountant (Hybrid)

Wallace CPA Firm is seeking a full-time Senior Accountant to join our public accounting team in Nashville, TN....

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Senior Accountant (Hybrid)

Key Responsibilities: Review and process inbound royalty statements for compliance Manage customer invoicing and AR reconciliations Prepare journal entries, bank deposits, and financial close reports...

Sr Tax Accountant

  • Nashville, TN
  • 90+ days ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 90+ days ago

We are looking for a dedicated Sr Tax Accountant like you to be a part of our team....

Staff Accountant

  • Nashville, TN
  • 1 day ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 1 day ago

Essential Skills Proficiency in Accounting, General Ledger, Reconciliation, Month-end processes, and Journal Entries....

Staff Accountant

  • Nashville, TN
  • 1 day ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 1 day ago

Location Nashville Hotel The Omni Nashville Hotel was specially created to be an authentic expression of Nashvilles vibrant music culture. Across from the new Music City Center, the luxury hotel...

Staff Accountant II

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

Staff Accountant What We Need Corpay is currently looking to hire a Staff Accountant....

Staff Accountant I

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

Staff Accountant What We Need Corpay is currently looking to hire a Staff Accountant....

Tax Accountant

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

Tax Accountant Location: Brentwood TN 37027 Duration: 6+ Month Contract-to-Hire Job Summary: Seeking a detail-oriented Sales Tax Accountant to support tax compliance and reporting functions....

Senior Accountant

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

entries in the BMS and G/L systems Oversee various monthly accrual, true-up, settlement, bad debt calculations Reconcile inter-agency activity between HUBS Qualifications: Bachelors Degree in Accounting...

Staff Accountant (Remote-Centric Hybrid)

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

Financial Statement Preparation including: Creating all general ledger journal entries necessary to generate financial statements....

Sr Accountant

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

Job Summary and Qualifications Monthly Responsibilities: Coordinate and review work completed by staff accounting team Review monthly journal entries and account analysis to ensure accuracy Compose...

Senior Payroll Tax Accountant

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

Certified Payroll Professional, Certified Public Accountant, Certified Management Accountant, Chartered Accountant or similar certification is preferred....

Staff Accountant

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

Reconcile and prepare journal entries daily for cash and bank activity. Oversee sales tax management and reporting....

Staff Accountant

  • Nashville, TN
  • 7 days ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 7 days ago

RaganSmith, a Pape-Dawson company, is seeking a full-time Staff Accountant based in our Nashville office....

Accountant

  • Nashville, TN
  • 7 days ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 7 days ago

Manage general ledger activities, including reconciliation and journal entries. Reconcile and analyze balance sheet accounts and multiple payroll, operating, and concentration bank accounts....

Demographic Data for Nashville, TN

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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
54.5%
Master's Degree
28.1%
Associate's Degree
6.9%
High School or GED
4.7%
Vocational Degree or Certification
3.8%
Doctorate Degree
1.0%
Some College
0.7%
Some High School
0.2%


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