Senior Accounting Clerk

LHH; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401K plan

Paid Sick Leave

Flexible benefits program

Commuter benefits

401K plan

Job summary

A leading organization in Nashville is seeking an Indirect Tax Analyst for a long-term contract role. The position involves preparing indirect tax returns, communicating with tax authorities, and maintaining documentation. Candidates should have a high school diploma and at least one year of experience in tax accounting, preferably with strong Excel skills. This role is onsite and offers a range of employee benefits, including medical and 401K options.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of indirect tax accounting experience.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks with minimal supervision.
• Comfort working in a structured, deadline-driven environment.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a structured environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and process sales/use tax returns.
• Communicate with tax authorities and internal teams.
• Support sales tax audits by providing documentation.
• Communicate with state/local tax authorities, internal teams, and branch locations.
• Assemble and mail complete tax filings with supporting payment documents.
• Support sales tax audits by gathering required documentation.
• Research state-specific sales and use tax laws and requirements.
• Assist with additional tasks as needed.

Skills

Indirect tax accounting

Strong Excel skills

Communication skills

Detail-oriented mindset

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Vertex (Series O or Vertex Returns)

Vertex (Series O/Vertex Returns)

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Accounting Clerk III | Onsite in Nashville, TN

We’re looking for an Indirect Tax Analyst to join a leading organization in Nashville on a long-term contract with strong potential for extension and future conversion. If you have experience in indirect tax compliance, business licenses, or sales/use tax filings, this is an excellent opportunity to grow within a stable, well-established company.

What You’ll Do:

• Maintain and organize customer sales tax exemption certificates and retention files
• Keep jurisdiction files, tax tracking sheets, and all indirect tax return documentation updated and accurate
• Prepare and process monthly, quarterly, and annual sales/use tax returns and business licenses
• Communicate with state/local tax authorities, internal teams, and branch locations
• Compile tax pay slips, submit journal entries, and prepare check requests for Accounts Payable
• Assemble and mail complete tax filings, including returns and supporting payment documents
• Support sales tax audits by gathering and providing required documentation
• Research state-specific sales and use tax laws and requirements
• Assist with additional tasks as needed

What You Bring:

• High School Diploma/GED required; Bachelor’s degree preferred
• 1+ year of indirect tax accounting experience
• Strong Excel skills; familiarity with Vertex (Series O or Vertex Returns) is a plus
• Solid math, documentation, and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, deadlines, and routine workflows with minimal supervision
• Detail-oriented mindset and comfort working in a structured, deadline-driven environment
• Onsite role with mostly sedentary, computer-based work
• Must be able to sit for long periods and lift up to 25 lbs as needed
• Occasional travel may be required

Top performers in this role are strong communicators, adept at aligning diverse stakeholders, and focused on driving measurable delivery outcomes across a complex technical landscape.

If you have an interest in the Accounting Clerk III (Senior), please apply now!

Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria.

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• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Job Details

• Seniority level: Associate
• Employment type: Contract
• Job function: Accounting/Auditing, Finance, and Administrative
• Industries: Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage, Financial Services, and Consumer Services