Accounting Manager

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.

Our member firm is hiring for their office based in Charlotte, NC!

Join a growing Charlotte-based CPA firm as an Accounting Manager and become a key leader within a collaborative, client-focused team. This role is ideal for an experienced accounting professional who enjoys building strong client relationships, mentoring team members, and delivering strategic accounting solutions to privately held small- and mid‑sized businesses. You'll oversee client engagements, provide trusted financial guidance, and help develop staff while continuing to grow your own career through leadership opportunities, professional development, and a clear path for advancement.

• 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 onboarding 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 set timelines for 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 ongoing efforts to obtain additional opportunities for the firm.

• 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 Quick Books 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 elevate an issue to the partner on a client account.

• 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…