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Payroll Specialist, Client Accounting & Advisory Services

Bowers Accountants & Advisors
Watertown, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 3/20/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/15/2026
Bowers Overview

We're Hiring!

At Bowers Accountants & Advisors, we believe that great business decisions are powered by understanding the numbers behind the business. Our Client Accounting and Advisory services (CAAS) are designed to deliver modern, dynamic solutions for businesses seeking to thrive. As a proud member of the AICPA’s G400, encompassing the Top 300 Firms nationally, 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.

We blend accounting expertise at all levels within a corporate structure with a deep understanding of our clients’ business, making Bowers the trusted partner for clients looking for an outsourced solution to their accounting needs. Our team is driven by a passion. In this role as a member of our CAAS group, you will be providing Accounting Manager-level accounting services, including month-end review and closing of financial records, processing payables and receivables, and various other accounting operations for assigned clients. for helping clients grow, streamline operations, and meet their goals through smarter, data-driven decisions.

Qualifications

  • Associate's degree in Accounting or equivalent years of relevant work experience
  • Payroll experience - Payroll process, 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

Requirements

  • 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, Flexibility in the workplace and More!

EOE

Salary : $22 - $26

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