Accounting Assistant

Current; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision

401(k) Plan

Becker & LinkedIn Learning

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Current is seeking an Accounting Assistant for the Syracuse office. You will process payments, handle billing, and support the Controller and partners on daily accounting tasks and special projects.

Ideal candidates have AR/billing experience, strong Excel skills, and a commitment to accuracy and confidentiality. This role emphasizes timely follow-up with clients and collaboration with the billing team.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Business/Accounting or relevant work experience.
• Experience in accounts receivable, billing, or accounting support 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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Apply incoming payments to client invoices and prepare daily payment reports.
• Respond to client calls and emails about invoices, payments, and statements. Follow up on past-due balances.
• 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

Skills

Accounts receivable

Billing experience

Confidentiality

Clear communication

Attention to detail

Education

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

Tools

Excel

Ramp

Practice management software

ERP systems

Job description

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.

We provide a robust benefits package, including:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance (with options for fully paid employee only coverage for health and dental)
• Company-Paid Life and Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Ancillary Benefits such as supplemental life insurance, critical illness, and accident insurance
• Classic Safe Harbor 401(k) Plan with employer contributions
• Opportunities for professional growth, learning, and development including access to Becker and LinkedIn Learning

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other applicable legally protected characteristic.