About this opportunity
Bowers CPAs & Advisors lists this Payroll Specialist opportunity in watertown, New York. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Senior Accountant
At Bowers Accountants & Advisors, powered by CURRENT, we believe that great business decisions are powered by understanding the numbers behind the business. Our Client Accounting and Advisory services (CAAS) are built to provide modern, dynamic solutions for businesses that want to thrive. As a proud member of the AICPA's G400, we have moved to the Top 200 Firms nationwide, earning the No. 165 ranking inside Public Accounting's (IPA) 2026 IPA 500 list. We maintain a robust reputation grounded in integrity. As a forward-thinking, not-your-typical CPA firm, we have offices in Syracuse, Rochester, Watertown, and Ithaca, New York.
Client Accounting and Advisory Services (CAAS) offers outsourced accounting services, including full-service CFO Advisory Services; controller, bookkeeping, vendor bill processing and payment, customer invoicing, payroll processing and tax reporting, and sales tax preparation. If you're ready to be part of a team that's focused on delivering practical, high-impact solutions, we'd love to talk to you. Here, you'll collaborate with innovative thinkers and help businesses make the most of their financial and accounting opportunities. In this role, you will be a member of our CAAS group accountable for providing Senior Accountant-level accounting services, including processing payables and receivables, and various other accounting operations for assigned clients.
Bowers is unable to hire candidates with any current or requests for future sponsorships.
Requirements:
Associate's degree in Accounting or equivalent years of relevant work experience
Payroll experience - payroll processing, tax, and Regulations
Self-starter and willingness to learn
Able to multitask
Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Excel)
Excellent attention to detail
Solid interpersonal and communication skills
Excellent organizational/time management skills
Qualifications:
Process payroll for a designated group of clients accurately and on time
Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local payroll laws and regulations
Handle payroll inquiries from clients in a professional and timely manner
Reconcile payroll-related accounts
Assist with payroll audits and any related documentation as needed
Stay updated on payroll best practices and industry changes to ensure compliance
Pay range: $22.00-$26.00/hour
Benefits: We offer tremendous growth and development opportunities, flexible work schedules, and a comprehensive compensation and benefits package, including Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Long-Term Disability, 401k, Paid Time Off, Volunteer Time Off, Work-Life Balance Culture, and More!
Worksite address
watertown, NY, 13601, US
Who can apply
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