Tax Senior Associate Jobs in Tennessee

Tax Senior Associate jobs in Tennessee are in steady demand, with the strongest concentration in public accounting, corporate tax compliance, and financial services across Nashville, Memphis, and Knoxville. Large employers such as Deloitte, Ernst & Young, and Nissan North America have established presences in the state and consistently hire at this level. The most sought-after specialties in Tennessee include federal and state income tax compliance, ASC 740 provisions, and multi-state tax research. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles30
Top employerBDO
Top cityNashville, TN
Cities hiring9
Work type77% Hybrid
Top industryAccounting

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Senior International Tax Analyst
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Senior International Tax Analyst
Bridgestone Americas
Nashville, Tennessee
Accounting
Compliance & Legal
Tax
Hybrid
Master's degree in business administration
10,000+

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Senior Tax Analyst
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Senior Tax Analyst
Bridgestone Americas
Nashville, Tennessee
Accounting
Compliance & Legal
Tax
Master's degree in business administration
10,000+

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Sr Administrative Assistant - Tax Operations
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Sr Administrative Assistant - Tax Operations
CHS Corporate
Franklin, Tennessee
Administrative & Office Support
Office Management
Project Management
High school diploma or GED

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Senior Tax Associate
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Senior Tax Associate
Clearpoint CPAs PC
Johnson City, Tennessee
Account Management
Business Development
Customer Success
Sales
Master's degree in accounting

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Senior Tax Accountant, Full Time
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Senior Tax Accountant, Full Time
Advantage CPA Services
Nashville, Tennessee
Accounting
Audit
Bookkeeping & AP/AR
$80k - $85k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree

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Tax Senior Associate Jobs by City in Tennessee

Where Tennessee roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Nashville
19 jobs
Memphis
2 jobs
Franklin
2 jobs
Brentwood
2 jobs
Kingsport
1 job
Knoxville
1 job
Clarksville
1 job
Johnson City
1 job
Hendersonville
1 job

Tax Senior Associate Job Market in Tennessee

A snapshot from current Tennessee openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

BDO4 open roles
CBIZ2 open roles
Aprio2 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Accounting & Auditing
  • Consulting & Professional Services

What Tennessee Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in tax senior associate jobs across Tennessee.

  • Active CPA license issued or reciprocally recognized in Tennessee required or in progress
  • Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a closely related field required
  • Two to four years of public accounting or corporate tax experience required
  • Proficiency with tax software such as Thomson Reuters or CCH Axcess expected
  • Strong knowledge of federal and multi-state income tax compliance and research
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple client engagements and meet filing deadlines

Tax Senior Associate Jobs in Tennessee: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a tax senior associate in Tennessee?

Most Tennessee employers require a CPA license or active candidacy through the Tennessee State Board of Accountancy, which administers the Uniform CPA Examination in the state. You'll need a bachelor's degree with sufficient accounting credit hours to sit for the exam, and Tennessee requires one year of qualifying supervised experience before full licensure. Firms typically promote candidates from staff associate roles after they demonstrate proficiency in tax compliance, client communication, and independent research.

How much do tax senior associates make in Tennessee?

Tax senior associates in Tennessee earn a median of about $76,840 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $49,920 for the lowest 10% to over $122,160 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire tax senior associates in Tennessee?

Employers hiring tax senior associates in Tennessee right now include BDO, CBIZ, and Aprio, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Tennessee's concentration of regional accounting firms, Big Four offices in Nashville and Memphis, and large corporate headquarters creates consistent demand for experienced tax professionals across both public and private sectors.

Which Tennessee cities have the most tax senior associate jobs?

Nashville, Memphis, and Franklin have the most tax senior associate openings in Tennessee. Nashville dominates due to its dense concentration of corporate headquarters, Big Four offices, and a fast-growing professional services sector, while Memphis draws volume from its logistics and financial services base and Knoxville benefits from the presence of large regional firms and manufacturing headquarters in East Tennessee.

Are there remote tax senior associate jobs in Tennessee?

Yes, and more than most fields, since tax senior associate work is largely desk-based, analytical, and document-driven. About 77% of tax senior associate openings tied to Tennessee are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the role's suitability for distributed work. Tax compliance, research, and provision work are the functions most commonly performed fully remotely, while client-facing advisory work tends to require in-person or hybrid arrangements.

How can I get hired as a tax senior associate in Tennessee with little or no experience?

The most realistic path is entering as a staff tax associate at a Big Four or large regional firm, such as those with offices in Nashville or Memphis, then advancing after one to two busy seasons. Many Tennessee public accounting firms run structured new-graduate programs that provide rotations through federal, state, and international tax. A sitting CPA candidate status, strong academic record in accounting, and any internship experience with a Tennessee firm significantly improve early hiring prospects.

Where can I find and apply to tax senior associate jobs in Tennessee?

You can find and apply to tax senior associate jobs in Tennessee on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings tied to Tennessee employers. Find roles that fit your experience and specialization and apply directly without creating a profile or signing up first.

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