Accounting Assistant

Accounting AssistantThe 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 experienceExperience 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 callsRequirements: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/hourCompensation & BenefitsThe 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 InsuranceAncillary Benefits such as supplemental life insurance, critical illness, and accident insuranceClassic Safe Harbor 401(k) Plan with employer contributionsOpportunities for professional growth, learning, and development including access to Becker and LinkedIn LearningEqual OpportunityWe 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.