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# Staff Accountant II at Current

- **Company:** [Current](https://feeny.ai/companies/current)
- **Location:** Charlotte, NC
- **Compensation:** $65k–$80k
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** hybrid
- **Posted:** 2026-09-28
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-11-06
- **Apply:** https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/current-advisors/bdf76499-c92b-4703-b618-a17743f37f60/application

**Skills:** Excel, Pivot tables, VLOOKUP, QuickBooks Desktop, QuickBooks Online, Federal payroll tax requirements, State payroll tax requirements, Construction industry knowledge, Contractor industry knowledge, Real estate industry knowledge, Professional services industry knowledge

> Join a Charlotte-based CPA firm as a Staff Accountant II to provide outsourced controllership, general ledger reconciliation, and financial reporting for small and mid-sized businesses. The role involves month-end close, payroll processing, and tax preparation while gaining client exposure and mentorship.

## 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 Parsons Advisors, a growing Charlotte-area accounting and business consulting firm focused on serving privately owned companies and small businesses. As a member firm of Current, Parsons combines the personalized service and entrepreneurial approach of a local firm with the resources and opportunities of a larger organization. We are seeking a Staff Accountant II to join our collaborative, client-focused team. In this role, you'll work with small- and mid-sized businesses across 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 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.

## About Current

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: A platform that equips independent accounting and advisory firms with enterprise-level resources, technology, and scale to compete and grow.
- **Entity Type**: Private (backed by Thrive Holdings)
- **Headquarters**: Not publicly available
- **Founded**: 2023 (as Current; predecessor Crete Professionals Alliance existed earlier)
- **Founders**: Jake Sloane and Frank Zhang

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Accounting, tax, and business advisory services
- **Target customers**: Independent accounting and advisory firms (B2B); indirectly serves business owners, operators, and investors through partner firms
- **Mission**: “To accelerate potential” — giving talented people the right environment, tools, and opportunities to create more impact

## Products & Services
- **Current Platform**: A national partnership offering centralized corporate resources (HR, finance, legal, IT), AI-enabled tools and automation, global talent support (teams in India and the Philippines), dedicated growth operations, recruiting assistance, and M&A integration support. Member firms retain their local brand and leadership.
- **Advisory Services (via partner firms)**: Forward-looking financial and business advisory — growth strategy, financial optimization, R&D tax credits, and other strategic guidance for private equity-backed companies, family businesses, and high-growth entrepreneurs.
- **Global Delivery**: Established teams in India and the Philippines providing scalable talent and 24/7 support to member firms.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed
- **Key Metric**: $500M in revenue (as stated on company website)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Backed by Thrive Holdings; network of 45+ partner firms across 25 U.S. states and 4 countries
- **Growth Signals**: Named Accounting Today’s fastest-growing accounting firm; 2,000+ employees; rapid expansion through tuck-in acquisitions and partnerships (e.g., BFJ, Maxwell Advisors, Think Advisors); presence in India and the Philippines

## Competitive Advantages
- **Platform model**: Combines local autonomy of independent firms with the scale, technology, and resources of a national enterprise — a rare hybrid in the accounting industry.
- **AI and automation**: Centralized investment in AI-enabled tools and automation that individual firms could not afford on their own.
- **Talent and delivery**: Global support teams and cross-firm career opportunities create a deeper talent pool than any single firm.
- **M&A infrastructure**: Dedicated growth operations and integration support allow member firms to pursue acquisitions more effectively.

## Strategic Focus
- Continue expanding the network of partner firms through both organic growth and strategic tuck-in acquisitions.
- Invest further in AI, automation, and global delivery to increase efficiency and client value.
- Build the next generation of accounting talent through university partnerships (e.g., University of Houston) and leadership development programs.
- Strengthen the platform’s advisory capabilities to move firms from “reporting the past” to “shaping what’s next.”

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Values of reliability, resourcefulness, and respect; emphasis on ownership, accountability, and transparency.
- **Work environment**: Hybrid and flexible work options; 2,000+ employees across 4 countries.
- **Benefits**: Comprehensive health coverage, generous PTO, retirement and financial wellness plans, learning & development budgets, clear career pathing, and leadership development programs.
- **Career growth**: Cross-firm opportunities — access to roles across the entire network, not just one office; mentorship and community; exposure to AI, global delivery, and modern tools.
- **Recognition**: Fastest-growing firm in the profession, offering a dynamic, high-impact environment for ambitious professionals.

## Sources
1. [current.co - About Us](https://www.current.co/about-us)
2. [current.co - Careers](https://www.current.co/careers)
3. [current.co - Our Team](https://www.current.co/our-team)
4. [current.co - Advisory Services](https://www.current.co/services/advisory)
5. [current.co - BFJ Joins Current](https://www.current.co/news/bfj-joins-current-reuniting-with-former-partner)

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