District Partners has recently been exclusively engaged by a highly-reputable firm in the Nashville area that is looking to add 2 professionals to their team in preparation for growth between now and the end of 2024. Our client offers a culture that is truly unique when compared to other CPA firms, and places a great deal of importance on work-life balance. This firm has proven to be a fantastic option for individuals who are looking to further their experience in areas outside of tax in a client-facing role without the typical "burnout" associated with public accounting.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare federal and state income taxes for businesses (partnerships and corporations), estates and individuals. Tax preparation takes place throughout the year.
• Provide year end close services in conjunction with tax preparation, demonstrating strong knowledge of financial statements and correlation between balance sheet, income statement and cash flow.
• Complete attest services: review and compilation.
• Perform strategic tax planning and business consulting for clients in a wide variety of industries.
• Participate in year-end tax planning for self-employed individuals and flow through entities.
• Review and respond to state and federal IRS notices and/or audit requests.
• Calculate gains, losses, basis, and future impact of transactions for businesses and individuals.
• Assist clients with bookkeeping structure, design, and services.
• Support and assist audit team as required on large audit projects.
• Maintain and build client relationships, creating a sense of trust and partnership.
• Understand multiple business models and implication of tax codes on business management decisions.

Education and experience:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance.
• CPA Certification
• 5+ years prior public accounting tax experience.
• QuickBooks Online Pro Advisor certification preferred

Competencies:

• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Able to work independently, problem solve and multitask, but can ask for help and communicate needs to be successful.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Solid computer skills: Tax software, QuickBooks, QuickBooks Online and Microsoft Office Suite

Work Setting:

• Small company with warm, family environment.
• Energetic, deadline driven atmosphere with collaboration across team members.
• Strong sense of team. All work together as needed to reach deadlines and complete projects.
• Clientele that value and appreciate work provided and seek input and advice.
• Tax season overtime is required and is compensated or can be used as comp time.
• Standard 8 am to 5 pm hours are typical but can be flexible.