Senior Accountant

WarrenJackson CPAs; Athens (TN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

WarrenJackson CPAs is seeking a Senior Accountant for our Sweetwater, TN office to provide advanced accounting and tax services to individuals and businesses. You will prepare and review financial statements, oversee general ledger activities, and ensure timely month-end and year-end closings while upholding regulatory requirements.

You will also prepare and review tax returns, assist with tax planning, and analyze financial data to identify variances and opportunities.

Qualifications

• General ledger, financial statements, and reconciliations expertise.
• Tax return preparation and review with planning experience (5 years preferred).
• Proficiency with accounting software, spreadsheets, and office tools.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and organizational skills.
• Ability to explain complex financial information clearly to clients and team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review financial statements.
• Oversee general ledger activities.
• Ensure accurate month-end and year-end closings.
• Prepare and review tax returns and assist with tax planning.
• Present findings to leadership and clients.

Skills

GL management

Financial statements

Account reconciliations

Tax planning

Analytical

Organizational skills

Client communication

Public accounting

Leadership experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA licensure in progress

Tools

Accounting software

Tax software

Spreadsheets

Job description

Company Description

WarrenJackson CPAs provides comprehensive accounting and tax preparation services to a wide range of individual and business clients throughout the Southern United States. The firm has five locations in Tennessee, including Athens, Sweetwater, Lenoir City, Maryville and Madisonville, offering accessible, locally focused support. Team members work closely with clients across various industries, helping them navigate complex financial and tax requirements. The firm values accuracy, integrity, and long-term client relationships, creating a professional environment where accounting professionals can grow their expertise and impact.

Role Description

The Senior Accountant is a full-time, on-site role based in Sweetwater, TN, responsible for delivering advanced accounting and tax services to individual and business clients. Day-to-day responsibilities include preparing and reviewing financial statements, overseeing general ledger activities, and ensuring accurate month-end and year-end closings. The Senior Accountant will prepare and review tax returns, assist with tax planning, and ensure compliance with relevant federal, state, and local regulations. The role involves analyzing financial data, identifying variances or opportunities for improvement, and presenting findings to leadership and clients.

Qualifications

• Strong technical accounting skills, including general ledger management, financial statement preparation, and account reconciliations.
• Demonstrated tax expertise with experience preparing and reviewing individual and business tax returns and supporting tax planning activities. 5 years experience recommended.
• Proficiency with accounting and tax software, spreadsheets, and related office productivity tools; ability to learn new systems efficiently.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills, with attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Clear, professional communication skills for working with clients and team members, including the ability to explain complex financial information in accessible terms.
• Proven experience in a public accounting environment or similar setting; prior senior or supervisory responsibilities are highly beneficial.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field; CPA license or progress toward licensure strongly preferred.
• Ability to work on-site in Sweetwater, TN, collaborate effectively with colleagues, maintain confidentiality, and uphold ethical and professional standards.