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Accounting firm alliance providing non-attest services

Senior Analyst - Benefits

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/15/2026
$62.5k - $75k/yr
Mid
Bachelor's
Tampa, FL, USA
In Person
People & HRCompensation & Benefits

About the job

Requirements
  • A bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
  • At least 3 years of employee benefits experience, including benefits administration, open enrollment, and vendor coordination.
  • Experience administering employee leaves of absence.
  • Working knowledge of health and welfare benefits and applicable requirements, including ERISA, COBRA, ACA, and FMLA.
  • Strong Excel skills and experience working with HRIS or benefits administration systems.
  • Ability to independently investigate and resolve discrepancies, supported by analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
Responsibilities
  • Administer health and welfare benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, spending accounts, and retirement programs.
  • Resolve eligibility, enrollment, coverage, and payroll deduction issues in partnership with employees, vendors, Payroll, and HRIS.
  • Support annual open enrollment, including system testing, employee communications, data validation, and reconciliation of elections.
  • Administer employee leaves of absence, including eligibility review, documentation, deadline tracking, benefits continuation, and return-to-work coordination.
  • Reconcile carrier invoices, enrollment records, and payroll deductions; investigate discrepancies and coordinate corrections.
  • Maintain accurate benefits data across HRIS, payroll, and vendor systems, and support benefits-related system testing and implementations.
  • Prepare benefits reporting, census data, cost analyses, and other information supporting renewals, budgeting, and plan administration.
  • Support benefits onboarding and transitions for acquired firms, including employee data collection, enrollment readiness, and documentation of firm-specific arrangements.
  • Coordinate with carriers, brokers, administrators, and other vendors to resolve employee issues and support effective service delivery.
  • Maintain benefits procedures, employee resources, and confidential records in accordance with applicable requirements.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience supporting multiple business units, locations, or acquired organizations.
  • Experience with UKG Pro, Rippling, or similar HRIS platforms.
  • Familiarity with carrier interfaces, eligibility testing, invoice reconciliation, and benefits system implementations.
  • CEBS, CBP, or another relevant benefits certification.

About the company

Crete PA partners with the non-attest arms of US accounting firms to help them grow while keeping the local firm’s brand, leadership, and culture. It provides centralized back-office support—such as talent acquisition, human resources, finance, legal and compliance, technology, and business development—through subsidiary entities that handle tax and advisory services, while partner CPA firms perform audits. The network comprises more than 20 partner firms with over $300 million in combined annual revenue, and Crete PA takes majority stakes with original owners retaining minority equity. The company plans to expand through acquisitions and by using AI tools, backed by Thrive Capital and Bessemer Venture Partners, with the goal of building a nationwide accounting platform that offers capital and shared resources instead of selling or staying under-resourced.

Company Size

11-50

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Tampa, Florida

Founded

2023

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What believers are saying

  • Tax AI processed 7,000 returns in 2025, cutting preparation time 31%.
  • Current now spans nearly 30 firms, 2,000 employees, and over $500 million revenue.
  • Adeptus and RRBB keep acquiring tuck-ins in 2026, proving platform growth momentum.

What critics are saying

  • Alternative practice structures invite regulatory scrutiny if state boards challenge non-attest control.
  • Heavy acquisition integration strains culture; BFJ's 2026 retirement shows succession dependence.
  • Current's existential risk: AI savings commoditize its service layer, shrinking partner loyalty by 2027.

What makes Current unique

  • June 2026 rebrand to Current sharpened its AI-first national accounting platform positioning.
  • Current keeps local brands and leadership while adding shared services, capital, and technology.
  • Thrive Holdings and OpenAI partnership differentiates Current with Tax AI across partner firms.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Paid Vacation
  • Flexible Work Hours
  • Remote Work Options
  • Wellness Program
  • Mental Health Support
  • Conference Attendance Budget
  • Professional Development Budget
  • Hybrid Work Options
  • Stock Options
  • Company Equity

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

31%

1 year growth

35%

2 year growth

48%
Business Wire
Jun 2nd, 2026
Crete Professionals Alliance rebrands as Current, cuts tax prep time by 31% with AI across 7,000 returns

Crete Professionals Alliance has rebranded as Current, a national platform supporting independent accounting firms with nearly 2,000 employees across 30 US firms and over $500 million in annual revenue, ranking among the top 30 accounting firms nationwide. Current provides partner firms with shared services, technology and resources whilst allowing them to retain equity, leadership and local branding. Through its partnership with Thrive Holdings and OpenAI, the company launched Tax AI, which processed 7,000 tax returns last season with 98% accuracy and reduced preparation time by 31%. The platform aims to enable independent firms to compete with large incumbents by providing Fortune 500-calibre advisory services to Main Street businesses. Backed by long-term investors, Current's structure allows sustained investment in technology and employee development focused on topline growth rather than cost extraction.

International Accounting Bulletin
Apr 15th, 2026
Think Advisors' R&D tax credit unit joins Crete Professionals Alliance.

Think Advisors' R&D tax credit unit joins Crete Professionals Alliance. Think Advisors delivers federal and state R&D tax credit services nationwide for eligible businesses across different industries. Think Advisors, a US-based tax consulting practice, has announced that its R&D Tax Credit Services practice has joined the Crete Professionals Alliance, a national network of accounting and advisory companies. The move also covers the R&D (research and development) tax credit practice of Black Line Group, Think's wholly owned subsidiary. Think Advisors delivers federal and state R&D tax credit services nationwide for eligible businesses across different industries. A statement said the partnership adds "tax credit expertise" onto the Crete platform, strengthening the tax solutions that member companies can offer their clients. For Think, the partnership is set to extend the reach of its services across a wider US footprint. Think managing partner David Mayer said: "Its partnership with Crete Professionals Alliance represents a great opportunity for International Accounting Bulletin and an exciting new chapter for its R&D Tax Credit Services practices. "By joining Crete, we have an eye on the future, enhancing the tools and support available to our team while remaining true to the culture, values and personalised service that have defined our R&D Tax Credit Services practices for the last two decades." Within the Crete Professionals Alliance, Think will continue to operate with its existing team and leadership structure. Through the network, it will be linked to more than 40 accounting practices and gain access to shared corporate support functions including human resources, finance, legal and IT services. The arrangement also provides Think with AI-enabled tools and automation platforms designed to support service delivery and business development. Crete Professionals Alliance CEO Steve Stagner said: "International Accounting Bulletin is intentionally building a platform that brings together firms with deep, specialised expertise that can support the broader network. "Think Advisors is a leader in R&D tax credit services, and their capabilities will be a valuable resource for its partner firms and their clients. "This is exactly the type of partnership that strengthens the platform: expanding what we can deliver collectively while helping specialised teams like Think scale their impact." Give your business an edge with its leading industry insights.

Associated Press
Jan 29th, 2026
Reid Advisors doubles revenue to $55M through Crete-backed acquisitions across New York and Southeast

Reid Advisors, a Long Island-based accounting firm, has expanded significantly since joining Crete Professionals Alliance in February 2024, growing its revenue from approximately $25 million to $55 million through strategic acquisitions. The firm completed six acquisitions between January 2025 and January 2026, strengthening its New York presence and entering the Southeast market. Notable additions include Housman & Elezovic, Rosenberg & Manente, MJ Berger, and HKMP in New York, plus McDowell-Perham and Barb & Company in South Carolina, collectively adding approximately $20 million in revenue. Reid leveraged Crete's platform for capital, operational support and technology whilst maintaining local leadership. The expansion demonstrates how Crete's model enables large accounting firms to scale through acquisition whilst preserving client relationships and firm culture.

Cretepa
Aug 26th, 2025
Cabrillo Advisors Joins Crete Professionals Alliance, Expanding National Network and Enhancing Client Capabilities

Crete expands its California footprint and adds valuation services by partnering with San Diego-based Cabrillo Advisors

Business Wire
May 6th, 2024
Crete Professionals Alliance Reimagines Accounting for the 21st Century

Crete Professionals Alliance (“Crete PA”), an alliance of accounting and professional services firms, announced today that it has raised strategic cap