Accounting Manager

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.

Parsons is seeking an Accounting Manager for a hybrid opportunity in Charlotte, NC. As a Charlotte-area accounting and business-consulting firm, Parsons serves privately owned small and midsize businesses with proactive, personalized accounting, tax and advisory support, alongside attest services provided through its affiliated entities. As a Current member firm, Parsons combines a local, entrepreneurial approach with the resources of a broader platform.

In this role, the Accounting Manager will lead client accounting engagements, provide trusted financial guidance and mentor team members within a collaborative, client-focused team. This opportunity is ideal for an experienced accounting professional who enjoys building strong client relationships, improving accounting processes and helping businesses make informed decisions. You’ll also have opportunities to develop your leadership skills and advance your career as the firm grows.

Responsibilities

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

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

• Review fixed asset registers.

• Review prepaid and accrual schedules.

• Review the month-end close process.

• Review and troubleshoot any issues with bank and credit card reconciliations.

• Review schedules for external auditor requests.

• Supervise and mentor a team of staff and interns within our mentorship program.

• Lead the client on-boarding process, including developing financial reports, chart of accounts, and initial revisions.

• Analyze financial results and make recommendations to client management.

• Reconcile, review and post monthly payroll entries.

• Review annual 1099 forms and annual/quarterly payroll tax returns.

• Review business personal property tax returns.

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

• 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.

• Generate invoices for client services for partner review.

• Start to develop new business relationships with potential clients and company personnel to grow the clientele base and work to foster on-going efforts to obtain additional opportunities for the firm.

Requirements

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

• Prior experience in training and technical review of staff work.

• 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 partner on a client account.

Preferred

• Active CPA License or EA

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

• Knowledge of federal and state payroll tax requirements.

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

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

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

• Seeking opportunities to guide and foster team members towards their technical and career goals.

We are excited to invite talented individuals to join our dynamic team! This position offers a competitive salary range of $100,000.00-$130,000.00 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.