Accounting Associate

Crisler CPA, PLLC

Accounting Associate supporting accounting, payroll, tax, and advisory engagements for Crisler CPA, a Tennessee accounting and tax services provider. Hybrid role serving business and nonprofit clients.

Posted 8/17/2026full-timeBrentwood • Tennessee • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates proficiency in accounting practices, including client invoicing, payroll processing, and financial statement preparation. Strong communication and analytical skills are essential for maintaining client relationships and identifying service opportunities.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Accounting/Bookkeeping ExperienceQuickBooks Desktop ProficiencyQuickBooks Online ProficiencyMicrosoft Office ProficiencyAttention to Detail

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Hard Skills

Client InvoicingPayroll ProcessingFinancial Statement PreparationTax Return PreparationGeneral Ledger MaintenanceBank ReconciliationAccounts Receivable ManagementAccounts Payable ManagementAccounting Advisory ServicesProcess Improvement

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsAnalytical SkillsClient Service Orientation

Certifications & Qualifications

Associate's DegreeBachelor's Degree (Preferred)

Industry Keywords

Client AppointmentsEngagement MonitoringTime ManagementBilling ServicesNashville Area Residency

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assist with gathering information from clients, completing assignments, and coordinating with reviewers
Monitor and report on assigned engagements' status
Maintain communication with clients and supervisors regarding services
Attend client appointments and assemble information to complete assignments
Prepare client invoices and bills
Maintain client accounts receivable and payable ledgers
Process client payroll and assist with tax deposits
Record client accounting transactions and prepare general ledgers
Review monthly bank account and credit card reconciliations
Assist with financial statement preparation
Prepare payroll tax, sales/use, and other state/local tax returns
Prepare annual wage and other information returns
Make decisions on ordinary accounting matters and produce consistent valuable work
Maintain control of time and charges
Participate in pricing and billing client services
Perform basic accounting advisory services engagements as assigned
Participate in process improvement initiatives
Provide client service and identify opportunities for expanded or new services

Requirements

What you’ll need

Associate's Degree or near completion required
Bachelor's Degree preferred
No experience required
1–3 years of recent accounting/bookkeeping experience preferred
Proficient with QuickBooks Desktop and QuickBooks Online
Proficient with Microsoft Office
Great attention to detail
Sound communication skills
Sound analytical skills
Willingness and ability to recognize and respond to opportunities for expanded or new client services
Ability to live in the greater Nashville area and work in one of the office locations as needed

Benefits

Comp & perks

Base and incentive compensation
Medical coverage
Dental coverage
Vision coverage
401(k) plan with company match
Paid time off
Paid holidays
Flexible work schedules/locations
Flexible remote work policy