Accounting Services Associate

Novinger, Ball, & Zivi, a Knoxville-based Certified Public Accounting Firm, is looking for a QuickBooks and Client Service expert for their newly formed Client Accounting and Advisory Services Team.  NBZ has a relaxed but professional culture while helping clients with accounting, tax, bookkeeping, planning and business advisory needs.  The firm provides competitive pay, reasonable work hours, remote work flexibility, ongoing training, and a genuine concern for the success of our teammates and clients. 

Responsibilities: 

• Client support and training for QuickBooks Online and QuickBooks Desktop; includes (but not limited to) accounts receivable, accounts payable, billing, payroll set-up and processing, bank and credit card reconciliations, class tracking and journal entries within QuickBooks 


• Set up new clients in QuickBooks 


• Record third party payroll transactions and depreciation entries for clients 


• General ledger review 


• Preparation of payroll tax returns, sales tax returns, and tangible personal property reports 


• Bill pay for clients 


• Onboard clients to a third party accounting platform, maintain assigned accounts and prepare month-end close checklist 


• Assist tax staff with trial balance clean-up work when time permits 


• Work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment 

What you Need to Succeed: 

• Expert in QuickBooks Desktop and QuickBooks Online 


• General ledger experience and significant accounting knowledge 


• Familiar with financial statements in QuickBooks and running reports 


• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records 


• Excellent organizational and multitasking skills while being able to prioritize  


• Strong verbal and written communication skills 


• Desire to take initiative and problem-solve 

• Familiarity with Bill.com a plus 


• Experience working with multiple industries a plus 

Why Us: 

NBZ has been voted “Top Workplaces” in 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025, and #1 in accounting firms in Knoxville.  We are committed to our clients, employees, and growth from within.  Benefits of full-time employees include: 

• Paid time off starting day one 


• Fridays off in May, June, and July 


• Paid holidays 


• Health, Dental, Vision, Life and additional supplemental insurances available 


• Yearly bonus plan 


• 401(k) participation after one year employment 


• Bi-monthly staff lunches and bi-yearly staff outings