Senior Audit Accountant

Current • Syracuse, NY

4d • $75,000 - $85,000 • Onsite

About The Position

At Current, everything starts with people. We believe that when you invest in talent through opportunity, development, and support, you unlock growth for individuals, firms, and clients alike. That’s why we’ve built a platform designed to give our people access to more: more learning, more collaboration, and more ways to grow their careers than any single firm could offer on its own.
Founded in 2023, Current has rapidly become one of the fastest-growing accounting platforms in the country, partnering with more than 40 leading accounting firms across the United States. Today, our community includes over 2,000 professionals, 30+ offices nationwide, and a growing global workforce that supports clients around the world. Backed by Thrive Capital, Bessemer Venture Partners, and Springdale Industries, Current is investing heavily in technology, artificial intelligence, and workforce innovation to help modernize the profession. Our leadership team has a proven track record of building and scaling successful businesses, with prior ventures generating more than $3 billion in combined enterprise value.
We’re building something bigger than a traditional accounting firm: a platform where talented people can grow faster, learn more, and do more meaningful work. Whether you join Current, one of our partner firms, or our global team, you’ll be part of a community shaping the future of the profession.
Bowers Accountants & Advisors
Bowers Accountants & Advisors is powered by CURRENT as one of the fastest-growing accounting platforms with benefits from shared platform resources, programs, and support. We believe that when you invest in talent through opportunity, development, and support, you unlock growth for individuals, firms, and clients alike. 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, professionalism, and unparalleled expertise.
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

• Minimum of 3-5 years' experience working at a public accounting firm
• B.S. in Accounting
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to successfully multitask

Nice To Haves

• CPA is preferred
• Candidate must be an effective communicator with the ability to pursue self-development and excel within our team approach
• Prior experience with various assurance applications and research tools beneficial
• Prior experience with a paperless workpaper system beneficial

Responsibilities

• 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

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior