Payroll Specialist

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.

Job Summary:

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!