Associate Staff Accountant

Proven Recruiting; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Proven Recruiting in Nashville, Tennessee is seeking an entry-level accountant to join a growing firm near Nashville Yards. You’ll work with experienced CPAs who are ready to help you level up your career in a collaborative, growth-minded environment.

This role is ideal for new graduates with 0–2 years of hands-on accounting or tax experience, offering strong mentorship, structured learning, and opportunities to gain exposure to multiple clients and industries.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Accounting
• Actively sitting for CPA exam and planning to in the near future
• 0-2 years of hands-on accounting or tax experience within a public accounting firm, ideally with exposure to multiple clients or industries
• Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Thrive in a collaborative environment and be proactive in taking on new challenges or projects

Responsibilities

• Collaborate directly with the CFO and senior leadership team to help clients strategize, structure, and optimize their accounting and reporting operations
• Advise on the design and implementation of modern accounting systems and technologies
• Deliver actionable monthly reporting and analysis that supports investor communication and business planning

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Collaboration

Proactiveness

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting

CPA candidate

Job description

Exciting opportunity in the heart of Nashville, Nashville Yards to be exact. This is your chance to join a growing firm as one of their star accountants. The team includes experienced CPA's that are ready to help you level-up your career! This opportunity to ideal for new grads with less than a year of experience who want to learn and grow within collaborative environment, Quick-learners with a self-starter attitude will excel in this environment. The opportunities for growth are only limited by your own commitment and enthusiasm!

Who You Are

• Bachelor's in Accounting
• actively sitting for CPA exam and planning to in the near future
• 0-2 years of hands-on accounting or tax experience within a public accounting firm, ideally with exposure to multiple clients or industries
• Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills
• You thrive in a collaborative environment and are proactive in taking on new challenges or projects

What You’ll Do

• Collaborate directly with the CFO and senior leadership team to help clients strategize, structure, and optimize their accounting and reporting operations
• Advise on the design and implementation of modern accounting systems and technologies
• Deliver actionable monthly reporting and analysis that supports investor communication and business planning

Why Work Here

• Personal & Professional Growth: This company prioritizes your overall development, offering dedicated programs to support continuous learning and help you integrate career advancement with personal well-being.
• Stability and Long-Term Opportunity: As a profitable and growing organization, this is an ideal environment for someone seeking to establish long-term roots!
• Team and Culture: Join a collaborative, driven, and supportive team that fosters a welcoming environment!

What does this position pay?

• Compensation is determined by several factors which may include skillset, qualifications/certifications, experience level, and geographic location.
• The expected range for this role is $55-65k, annualized base compensation, with additional compensation components. Please note this range is an estimate and actual may vary based on qualifications and experience.

What does this position pay?

Compensation is determined by several factors which may include skillset, experience level, and geographic location.

The expected range for this role is $50,000 to $200,000 per year. Please note this range is an estimate and actual pay may vary based on qualifications and experience.