Senior Accountant

Please note that this role is for Puryear & Noonan, CPAs, not Zak Human Solutions.

Puryear & Noonan is one of Nashville’s top locally owned CPA firms, providing tax, audit, accounting, and advisory services to businesses and individuals throughout Middle Tennessee. Our mission is simple: to create GREAT experiences for our clients and our team.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to serve as a relationship manager and project leader for a portfolio of business clients. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, billable public accounting environment and enjoys balancing technical bookkeeping expertise with strong communication and project management skills.

The Role

Our Accounting Services team functions as the back-office operational arm for our business clients. As a Senior Accountant, you will be responsible for managing 20–30 business clients at a time, ensuring their financials are accurate, timely, and complete.

You will serve as the main point of contact for assigned clients and will manage monthly projects internally to ensure all deliverables, including bookkeeping, payroll, sales tax, AR/AP, and financial reporting, are completed accurately and on time.

This is a highly project-management-focused role. Communication, organization, and follow-through are critical.

Core Values

We are intentional about culture. We are looking for someone who aligns with our values:

Humble  – Appreciates the strengths and contributions of others. Open to feedback and collaborative by nature.

Empathetic  – Puts people first and understands the unique needs of clients and teammates.

Loyal  – Committed to long-term relationships and quality work.

Driven to Succeed  – Accountable, motivated, and willing to embrace challenges.

Positive  – Brings energy and optimism to the team and workplace.

We believe strong teams build strong client relationships.

Key Responsibilities

Client Relationship & Account Ownership

• Serve as the primary relationship manager for 20–30 business clients
• Act as the main point of contact for financial and bookkeeping needs
• Gather required financial data from clients and proactively follow up when information is missing
• Maintain strong communication and detailed documentation to ensure smooth service delivery
• Anticipate client needs and identify potential issues before they escalate

Bookkeeping & Financial Oversight

• Maintain and accurately update books for multiple clients on a recurring basis
• Code and categorize transactions correctly using proper debits and credits
• Perform bank and credit card reconciliations
• Review and analyze monthly financial statements (Balance Sheet & Profit and Loss) for accuracy before client delivery
• Complete final adjustments and close out monthly financials
• Identify and correct discrepancies independently

Payroll & Compliance

• Process and/or oversee payroll for assigned clients
• Manage related payroll tax filings and annual reporting requirements
• Prepare and manage sales tax filings
• Maintain knowledge of small business regulatory requirements

Project Management & Internal Coordination

• Manage monthly bookkeeping and compliance projects within a billable environment
• Ensure assigned work delegated to staff accountants is completed accurately and on time
• Collaborate with Managers to determine delegation and workflow priorities
• Participate in weekly team meetings and 1:1 meetings with your manager to review workload and updates
• Support onboarding of new clients and assist with clean-up or transition projects
• Identify workflow improvements and implement efficiencies where possible

What We’re Looking For

• 5–7+ years of bookkeeping or accounting experience
• Heavy proficiency in QuickBooks Online required
• Payroll processing and payroll tax filing experience required
• Experience managing multiple clients simultaneously
• Strong understanding of debits, credits, and full-cycle bookkeeping
• Ability to analyze and identify errors on financial statements
• Sales tax preparation experience
• Prior public accounting experience strongly preferred

Work Environment & Flexibility

• First 60–90 days in-office for onboarding and training
• Hybrid/remote options available after the training period

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary : $70,000, increases based upon experience and longevity.
• Flexible work schedule
• Monthly health insurance stipend covering medical insurance, dental and vision options
• FSA and HSA options
• 401(k) with 4% match
• PTO starting at 2 weeks annually (increasing with tenure and promotion)
• 6 sick days per year
• 9 paid holidays with flexibility for religious observances
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 24 hours annually for volunteer work
• Summer hours (36-hour workweeks in June & July)
• Continuing Education Assistance and bonus for CPA and EA licensure
• Paid maternity (up to 6 weeks) and paternity leave (up to 2 weeks)
• Adoption & fertility assistance (up to $5,000)
• Firm-sponsored social, philanthropic, and educational events

Equal Opportunity Employer

Puryear & Noonan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or any other status protected by law or regulation.