Staff Accountant II

Current
  • Charlotte, North Carolina
  • $65,000–$80,000 Per Year
  • Autofill and Review
3 days ago

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.

Join a growing Charlotte-based CPA firm as a Staff Accountant II and continue building your career in a collaborative, client-focused environment. In this role, you'll work with privately held small- and mid-sized businesses, assisting with accounting, tax, and financial reporting while gaining meaningful client exposure and hands-on experience. You'll work alongside experienced professionals who are committed to your development through mentorship, ongoing training, and clear opportunities for career growth as you expand your technical expertise and client service skills.Responsibilities

  • Client Accounting Services (“CAS”), which encompasses quarterly or monthly outsourced controllership-type assistance and consulting to clients’ accounting team or office managers.

  • Oversee and review all general ledger reconciliations and prepare/review client journal entries.

  • Prepare/review fixed asset listings for depreciation and gain/loss on sales.

  • Prepare/review the month-end close process.

  • Prepare/review and troubleshoot any issues with bank and credit card reconciliations.

  • Prepare/review prepaid and accrual schedules.

  • Reconcile, review, and post monthly payroll entries.

  • Prepare/review annual 1099 forms and annual/quarterly payroll tax returns.

  • Prepare/review business personal property tax returns.

  • Prepare income tax returns for small businesses and their owners.

  • Prepare compiled GAAP and income tax basis financial statements.

  • Analyze financial results and make recommendations to client management.

  • Work as a team with the client manager to coordinate multiple service deliverables and setting timelines for the accounting, attest, and tax compliance as a holistic service provider.

  • Opportunities to focus on an interest area (CAS, audit, tax).

Requirements

  • 2+ years of relevant experience, specifically external client-facing services.

  • Intermediate to Advanced skills with Excel (including pivot and VLOOKUP).

  • Experience with various versions of QuickBooks Desktop and Online.

  • Excellent attention to detail with a high degree of accuracy.

  • Ability to prioritize effectively and meet tight monthly deadlines.

  • Strong judgment skills and ability to know when to escalate an issue to the manager or senior on a client account.

  • Motivated to be an advisor to a variety of business clients with varying skill levels.

Preferred

  • Licensed CPA or eligible to sit for the CPA exam.

  • Knowledge of federal and state payroll tax requirements.

  • Experience with business clients $1-$15+ million in revenue.

  • Industry knowledge for construction/contractors, real estate, and/or professional services.

We are excited to invite talented individuals to join our dynamic team! This position offers a competitive salary range of $65,000.00-$80,000.00 annually, commensurate with experience and qualifications.We are committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive workplace where every team member can thrive. Apply today to be part of a company that values its people and their contributions!

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.

Numbers & Facts

LocationCharlotte, North Carolina
Salary$65,000–$80,000 Per Year

Skills

  • Accountingunmatched
  • Accounting Closeunmatched
  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA)unmatched
  • Commercial Real Estateunmatched
  • Compensation Analysisunmatched
  • Compensation and Benefitsunmatched
  • Constructionunmatched
  • Consultingunmatched
  • Credit Cardsunmatched
  • Customer Relationsunmatched
  • Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
  • Depreciationunmatched
  • Detail Orientedunmatched
  • Disability Insuranceunmatched
  • Establish Prioritiesunmatched
  • Financial Analysisunmatched
  • Financial Reportingunmatched
  • Financial Statementsunmatched
  • Fixed Assetsunmatched
  • General Ledger Accountingunmatched
  • Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)unmatched
  • Geneticsunmatched
  • Identify Issuesunmatched
  • Income Taxunmatched
  • Journal Entriesunmatched
  • LinkedInunmatched
  • Mail Processingunmatched
  • Mentoringunmatched
  • Office Managementunmatched
  • Outsourcingunmatched
  • Payroll Taxunmatched
  • Professional Servicesunmatched
  • Property Taxunmatched
  • Real Estateunmatched
  • Reconciliationunmatched
  • Salesunmatched
  • Sales Managementunmatched
  • Service Deliveryunmatched
  • Small Businessunmatched
  • Tax Accountingunmatched
  • Tax Regulationsunmatched
  • Tax Reportingunmatched
  • Tax Returnsunmatched
  • Team Playerunmatched
  • Technical Supportunmatched
  • Time Managementunmatched
  • Vlookupsunmatched

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