Senior Accountant - Client Accounting & Advisory Services
About The Position
At Bowers Accountants & Advisors, Powered by CURRENT!, we believe that great business decisions are powered by understanding the numbers behind the business. Our Client Accounting and Advisory services (CAAS) are built to provide modern, dynamic solutions for businesses that want to thrive. As a proud member of the AICPA�s G400, we have moved to the Top 200 Firms nationwide, earning the No. 165 ranking inside Public Accounting's (IPA) 2026 IPA 500 list. We maintain a robust reputation grounded in integrity. As a forward-thinking not-your-typical CPA firm, we have offices in Syracuse, Rochester, Watertown, and Ithaca, New York. Client Accounting and Advisory Services (CAAS) offers outsourced accounting services, including full-service CFO Advisory Services; controller, bookkeeping, vendor bill processing and payment, customer invoicing, payroll processing and tax reporting, and sales tax preparation. If you�re ready to be part of a team that�s focused on delivering practical, high-impact solutions, we�d love to talk to you. Here, you�ll collaborate with innovative thinkers and help businesses make the most of their financial and accounting opportunities. In this role, you will be a member of our CAAS group accountable for providing Senior Accountant-level accounting services, including processing payables and receivables, and various other accounting operations for assigned clients. We offer flexibility in the workplace. The position is located in our Ithaca, NY office. We are unable to hire candidates with any current or requests for future sponsorships.
Requirements
- BS in Accounting or equivalent experience
- 2 years of experience in accounting
- Prior supervisory experience overseeing work loads/reviewing
- Experience with QuickBooks preferred
- High proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Possess excellent communication skills
- Must have a high level of attention to detail and accuracy
- Possess strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills
- Able to manage multiple priorities and workflow
- Commitment to excellence and high standards
Responsibilities
- Oversee and manage the responsibilities of assigned CAAS transactional staff
- Oversee timely and accurate processing of vendor invoices
- Oversee accounts receivable invoices and application of payments
- Manage payroll processing and reporting
- Prepare and file sales tax returns
- Perform accounting system cleanups
- Assist with the month-end closing process for assigned clients
Benefits
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance (with options for fully paid employee only coverage for health and dental)
- Company-Paid Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Ancillary Benefits such as supplemental life insurance and short-term disability options
- Classic Safe Harbor 401(k) Plan with employer contributions
- Opportunities for professional growth, learning, and development including access to Becker and LinkedIn Learning
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Associate degree
