Accounting Manager

Heather LaymanACCOUNTING MANAGER - HYBRID OPPORTUNITY

In a city known for music, we've proudly marched to our own beat since 1958. And we're just warming up.

KraftCPAs PLLC is proud to be a thriving business and a contributor to our community's continued growth, and – along with our community – we continue to evolve. We're now one of Tennessee's largest full-service firms with more than 250 employees, four affiliate companies, and offices in Nashville, Chattanooga, Columbia, and Lebanon. Since 1958, clients have relied on our expertise and innovation for tax, audit, accounting, and specialized services ranging from litigation support to cybersecurity and sophisticated network solutions.

We're committed to quality client experiences and a collaborative, inclusive work environment, and those achievements are frequently noticed in our region and industry. Our employees consistently make us one of the Nashville Business Journal's Best Places to Work and Accounting Today's Best Accounting Firms to Work For, most recently in 2023. We were a Forbes Best Tax Firm and Best Accounting Firm in 2023. We've been on the Inside Public Accounting Top 200 list for the past two years. And already in 2024, USA Today listed us as one of America's Top 100 Tax and Accounting Firms.

Because we value diverse, equitable, and inclusive hiring practices, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, or protected veteran status.

If you value people, purpose, and passion as much as we do, there's a career ready for you at KraftCPAs.

Requirements for this position:

Experience:

  • 5-7 years of public accounting experience
  • Tax experience with preparation and review of business and individual tax returns
  • Experience with QuickBooks
  • Accounting and year-end close experience required 
  • Experience with SAGE 100 and/or Foundation Software a plus
  • Experience working with small to medium size businesses'

License:

  • An active CPA license is required

Education:

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting is required

A Day in the Life of an Accounting Manager:

  • Manage a client base consisting of small to mid-market clients
  • Perform year-end accounting & tax engagements independently & efficiently
  • Reviewing tax work papers and providing training and support to team members
  • As an Accounting Manager you would assist with new and existing client opportunities and client advisory services
  • Consistent high quality work product with attention to detail
  • Serve as a technical resource to the firm and its clients
  • Manage own workflow, including proper delegation when appropriate to staff according to their experience and capabilities, and coordination with partners on all phases of the engagement
  • Work independently with clients in their office to assist with month end/year end closing and accounting issues
  • Providing overall leadership, supervision, training, and performance feedback to staff
  • Reviewing the accounting working papers and determine that the engagement has been performed in accordance with professional standards and the terms of the arrangement letter

Experience Our Culture of People and Passion:

  • Work with a dedicated, experienced coach for mentoring and development
  • Internal and external training opportunities with CPE eligibility
  • Young professionals' group for ages 40 and under
  • Additional paid time off to study and take the CPA exam
  • Tuition reimbursement for additional education and certifications
  • Free meals and other perks during "busy season" (January through April)
  • Frequent company, departmental, and team outings include picnics, family days, holiday celebrations, charitable and community events, team lunch-and-learns, quarterly birthday gatherings, employee spotlights, and more

Our Commitment to Your Health:

  • Flexible and remote work schedules available
  • Free telemedicine access for employees and family, including mental health
  • Minimum 20 days of paid time off (PTO), with more based on seniority and longevity
  • Medical coverage 80% company-paid for employee, 60% company-paid for family
  • Health savings account (HSA) with company contributions
  • 401(k) plan with matching contributions
  • 11 paid holidays

Year-Round Rewards and Recognition:

Bonuses are awarded for a variety of personal and professional achievements throughout the year, including:

  • Earning CPA certification
  • Successful referral of new clients, new employees, or new business with existing clients
  • Professional development, leadership, and client service
  • Longevity and firm contributions

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KraftCPAs is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, or protected veteran status.