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.

Bowers Accountants & Advisors

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 in 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 master an in-depth knowledge of our clients with innovative analysis and recommendations to build and maintain net growth.

Work Authorization: Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship.

Job Summary:

Responsible for performing and overseeing key aspects of audit, review, and other assurance engagements for clients across a variety of industries. This role executes complex audit procedures, evaluates financial statements and internal controls, identifies and resolves accounting and auditing matters, and helps ensure engagements are completed accurately and efficiently in accordance with professional standards and firm methodology.

Also serves as a primary day-to-day contact for clients, provides guidance and supervision to staff accountants, reviews work performed by less-experienced team members, and communicates engagement progress, findings, and technical matters to managers and partners.

Requirements:

• Execute and oversee day-to-day activities of audit, review, and other assurance engagements for clients across various industries

• Perform engagement planning, risk assessment, internal control evaluation, substantive testing, and other audit procedures

• Take ownership of assigned engagement areas, including more complex accounts and audit procedures, and ensure work is completed accurately and within established timelines

• Identify, research, and communicate accounting, auditing, internal control, and financial reporting matters to clients and engagement leadership

• Prepare financial statements, related disclosures, management letters, and other engagement deliverables in accordance with applicable professional standards

• Supervise, review, and provide guidance to staff accountants and interns, including providing timely feedback and assisting with their professional development

• Coordinate client requests and maintain effective communication with client personnel throughout the engagement

• Assist with monitoring engagement budgets, timelines, and overall engagement progress

• Develop a working knowledge of clients' businesses, industries, accounting systems, and internal control environments

• Demonstrate knowledge of U.S. GAAP and applicable auditing and accounting standards and the ability to research and apply technical guidance

• Maintain strong organizational, analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills while managing multiple engagements and deadlines

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 3-5 years' experience working at a public accounting firm

• B.S. in Accounting; CPA is preferred

• Candidate must be an effective communicator with the ability to pursue self-development and excel within our team approach

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Word, Excel and PowerPoint

• Prior experience with various assurance applications and research tools beneficial

• Prior experience with a paperless workpaper system beneficial

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Strong analytical skills and the ability to successfully multitask

Salary: $75,000.00-$85,000.00

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.