<p><strong>Tax Senior – Public Accounting</strong></p><p><strong>Chattanooga, TN | Hybrid/On‑Site</strong></p><p><strong>Join a small public accounting firm where your work matters, your clients know you, and your life outside of busy season is respected.</strong></p><p>We’re partnering with a well‑established <strong>small public accounting firm</strong> in the Chattanooga area that is looking to add a <strong>Tax Senior</strong> to their team. This role is ideal for a tax professional who enjoys working with a broad client base, values strong client relationships, and prefers a <strong>supportive, balanced, and relaxed environment</strong> over a large‑firm grind.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>What You’ll Do</strong></p><p>As a <strong>Tax Senior</strong>, you’ll play a key role in delivering high‑quality tax services while working closely with firm leadership and clients across a variety of industries.</p><ul><li>Prepare and review <strong>individual (1040), partnership, and S corporation</strong> tax returns</li><li>Manage multiple tax engagements and deadlines during busy season and throughout the year</li><li>Communicate directly with clients to gather information, answer questions, and resolve tax matters</li><li>Identify tax issues, planning opportunities, and potential risks</li><li>Research tax questions and apply <strong>federal and state</strong> tax regulations appropriately</li><li>Support clients year‑round with <strong>extensions, estimates, notices, and planning</strong></li><li>Work with businesses in <strong>service, retail, construction, and professional services</strong></li><li>Mentor and support junior staff as needed</li><li>Collaborate with firm leadership to ensure efficient workflows and high‑quality client service</li></ul><p><strong>Why This Firm</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Small‑firm environment</strong> with a broad, diverse client base</li><li>Real <strong>client interaction</strong> and ownership of your work</li><li><strong>Supportive leadership</strong> and a collaborative team culture</li><li>Emphasis on <strong>work‑life balance</strong> and sustainability</li><li>Opportunity to grow professionally without being siloed</li></ul><p><strong>Why Make a Move?</strong></p><p>If you enjoy public accounting but want:</p><ul><li>Less red tape</li><li>More meaningful client relationships</li><li>Exposure to different industries and entity types</li><li>A stable role where your contribution is visible</li></ul><p>This is the kind of environment where professionals <strong>stay</strong>.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Interested?</strong></p><p>Reach out to learn more or have a confidential conversation.</p><p>This firm is focused on <strong>fit, attitude, and long‑term growth</strong>—not just checking boxes.</p>
<p>We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to support a manufacturing organization in the Chattanooga, Tennessee area. This role is ideal for someone who can move comfortably between core accounting activities, project-based cost tracking, and financial reporting while maintaining accuracy in a fast-paced setting. The position calls for someone who is detail oriented, can adapt quickly, manage competing priorities, and work effectively with leadership to gather the information needed for sound financial results.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Oversee month-end close activities, including preparing and posting journal entries, reviewing the general ledger, and ensuring transactions are recorded accurately and on time.</p><p>• Maintain account reconciliations and bank reconciliations, investigating discrepancies and resolving issues to support reliable financial records.</p><p>• Produce monthly financial statements and related reporting, translating accounting data into clear and timely information for management review.</p><p>• Track construction-related job costs and manage work-in-process accounting to support accurate project financial visibility.</p><p>• Step into a broad range of accounting tasks as priorities shift, responding effectively to interruptions while keeping deadlines on track.</p><p>• Partner with business owners and internal stakeholders to obtain missing details, clarify financial questions, and support informed decision-making with professionalism and tact.</p><p>• Assist with year-end accounting activities and provide continuity in responsibilities during a transitional coverage period.</p><p>• Learn existing processes and systems quickly, including ERP tools such as Great Plains or Microsoft Dynamics, to maintain efficient day-to-day accounting operations.</p>
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