About the Company

At Current, everything starts with people. We partner with leading accounting firms across the United States, bringing them together through a shared platform that supports their growth while preserving the local identities and client relationships that make each firm unique. Our partner firms combine the close connections of a local team with the resources of a national community, giving professionals access to broader career opportunities, learning, collaboration, and innovative technology. Whether you join Current or one of our partner firms, you’ll be part of a connected team investing in your development and shaping the future of accounting.

Company Summary

Bowers Accountants & Advisors Powered by CURRENT stands as a renowned figure in the realm of public accounting, distinguished for its provision of top-tier audit, assurance, and advisory services. As a proud member of the AICPA’s G400, we have moved to the Top 200 Firms nationwide, earning the No. 165 ranking on Public Accounting's (IPA) 2026 IPA 500 list. We maintain a robust reputation grounded in integrity, professionalism, and unparalleled expertise. We proudly boast an extensive array of specialties and maintain a strategic presence with offices located in Syracuse, Rochester, Ithaca, and Watertown. Committed to delivering innovative solutions, we empower our clients to navigate intricate financial landscapes and attain their distinct financial objectives while serving private and closely held businesses with strategic advice for over 40 years. Whether traditional Tax and Audit, Client Accounting Advisory Services, Business Valuation, Accounting/Bookkeeping, Forensic Accounting, or Financial Planning Services, our approach is to develop an in-depth knowledge of our clients, with innovative analysis and recommendations to build and maintain net growth.

Position Summary

The Accounting Assistant keeps client accounts current by applying payments, resolving account questions, and following up on outstanding balances. The role works closely with the billing team and supports the Controller and partners on day-to-day accounting requests and projects.

Qualifications

Associate's degree in Business/Accounting or relevant work experience

Experience in accounts receivable, billing, or accounting support is preferred.

Comfort working in Excel and learning accounting, payment, and practice management systems.

Ability to identify discrepancies, manage daily tasks alongside monthly deadlines, and handle confidential information with care.

Clear, professional communication with clients and colleagues, especially when discussing payments or resolving account questions.

Excellent communication skills and timely follow-up with phone calls

Requirements

Apply incoming payments to client invoices, prepare daily payment reports, and follow up on payments that cannot be matched to an account.

Respond to client calls and emails about invoices, payments, and statements. Follow up on past-due balances and bring unresolved issues to the Controller or responsible partner.

Monthly billing duties for the Syracuse office.

Review finance charges outstanding, process approved write-offs and prepare and mail client statements as needed.

Record client expenses and enter approved time and work-in-progress (WIP) adjustments in the practice management system.

Route vendor invoices to accounts payable and record purchases and supporting receipts in Ramp.

Assist the Controller and partners with special projects, including integrating newly acquired firms, and provide general administrative support as needed.

Other duties as assigned, such as Admin overflow and integration

$26.00-$32.00/hour

Compensation & Benefits

The total rewards package at Current includes base salary and benefits.

Our salary ranges are competitive within the accounting industry and are updated regularly using the most reliable compensation survey data for our industry. New hire offers are made based on a candidate’s experience, expertise, geographic location, and internal pay equity relative to peers.