Staff Accountant II

# **About the Company** 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. 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.…