Senior Tax Associate

Crisler CPA, a Tennessee tax and accounting services provider with offices in Hendersonville and Brentwood, is looking for a skilled and motivated Senior Tax Associate. This is primarily an in-office position, then after an introductory period, has the potential to work remotely 1 to 2 days a week.

In this position, your main areas of focus are tax engagements for the firm’s individual and business clients, supervising junior tax staff, and coordinating with accounting and administrative personnel. With your background, you add value for tax assignments that are complex, and you continuously and pro‑actively participate in process improvement initiatives.

You also participate in tax advisory services to clients, mainly through gathering relevant information, performing research and drafting memoranda.

You’ll have regular client contact, which means good client service skills are required, including the willingness and ability to recognize and respond to opportunities to provide expanded or new services to clients. You report to one of Crisler’s Project Managers.

• You assist with gathering information from clients, completing assignments and coordinating with preparers and managers.
• You monitor and report on assigned engagements’ status and maintain open lines of communication with clients and supervisors regarding services.
• You set and attend appointments with clients and assemble information to prepare or arrange for the preparation of federal, state and local returns.
• You prepare and review federal, state and local tax returns and answer tax‑related questions for clients together with managing tax personnel. You work diligently to resolve questions regarding the appropriate treatment of routine to moderately complex tax return matters.
• In order for the firm to produce accurate billing, you maintain control of time and charges, and you participate in pricing and billing client services.
• You work independently, you’re able to make decisions on ordinary tax return matters and produce a consistent amount of valuable work for our clients and your colleagues.

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• Licensed CPA or exam‑eligible CPA-candidate strongly preferred.
• Minimum 4 years of recent tax return preparation or review experience required.
• CPA firm experience a strong plus.
• Proficient with Quick Books (Desktop & Online) and Microsoft Office.
• You have great attention to detail, sound communication and analytical skills and the ability to advise your team and clients on services and solutions.

Crisler CPA offers a complete package of compensation and benefits, including base and incentive compensation; medical, dental and vision coverage; 401(k) plan with company match; paid time off and holidays; and flexible work schedules/locations.

Crisler CPA has a flexible remote work policy. This is designed as a hybrid position, and we expect you to live in the greater Nashville area in order to realistically work in one of our office locations as needed.

Crisler CPA is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.