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, but after an introductory period the role 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. You will add value for complex tax assignments and continuously and proactively participate in process improvement initiatives. You also participate in tax advisory services to clients, gathering relevant information, performing research and drafting memoranda.

You’ll have regular client contact, which requires good client service skills and the willingness and ability to recognize and respond to opportunities to provide expanded or new services. 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.
• To produce accurate billing you maintain control of time and charges and participate in pricing and billing client services.
• You work independently, making decisions on ordinary tax return matters and producing 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.
• 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 and 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 to realistically work in one of our office locations as needed.

At Crisler CPA, we provide accounting, tax and related services to our clients. Our services are based on people, process and technology, and we believe strongly in encouraging continuous improvement in each of these three elements. We’re looking for employees ready to help us be a better firm while advancing their own careers.

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.