Remote Accounting Assistant Jobs in Springfield, MO

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.

Join Abacus! — Where Your Career is Adding Up!
Abacus! is hiring!

We’re an independent, full-service accounting and advisory firm providing accounting, tax, and consulting services to businesses and individuals. As a rapidly growing organization with a strategic vision and dynamic growth plan, we’re looking for professionals who want a meaningful career.
We are seeking a Senior Accountant to join our Accounting Services team in Springfield, MO. This is a client-facing role with responsibility for managing multiple client relationships, overseeing deliverables, and supporting both staff and leadership in a high-volume environment.
This position is well-suited for someone who enjoys variety, can manage competing priorities, and is comfortable navigating ambiguity while maintaining professional standards and client trust.
What to Expect in This Role

Public accounting at Abacus! is demanding. Workloads can be heavy, priorities can shift, and deadlines are firm. While we are actively working toward greater balance and structure, the current environment requires flexibility, resilience, and strong time-management skills.
The current environment requires adaptability, resilience, and strong time-management skills. This is a dynamic role where priorities can evolve and initiative matters. In return, the position offers meaningful responsibility, high visibility, and a genuine opportunity to influence how the firm operates as it continues to grow.
Key Responsibilities

Accounting Quality & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with GAAP, regulatory requirements, and firm policies

• Review and oversee the accuracy of client deliverables

• Conduct account reviews and resolve accounting issues as they arise

Client Relationship Management

• Serve as a primary point of contact for assigned clients

• Manage ongoing client communications and expectations

• Conduct client meetings and address questions or concerns in a timely manner

Account Oversight & Service Delivery

• Manage multiple client accounts and deadlines simultaneously

• Coordinate with accounting, tax, and advisory teams to meet client needs

• Address issues proactively in a fast-paced environment

Business Development & Growth

• Identify opportunities to expand services for existing clients

• Assist with proposals, renewals and client transitions

• Support firm initiatives related to growth, process improvement and scalability

Reporting & Analysis

• Prepare client performance and financial reports

• Analyze financial data for insights to clients

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field

• 3–5 years of public accounting or client-facing experience

• Strong accounting knowledge

• Proficiency in QuickBooks both Online and Desktop

• Strong communication and organizational skills

• Ability to manage multiple clients and deadlines concurrently

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA or progress toward CPA

• Experience with complex client accounts

Work Environment & Schedule

• Full time, salaried, exempt position

• Hybrid based in Springfield, MO

• Occasional client travel

• Standard Monday–Friday schedule, 8 am -5 pm, with additional hours required during peak periods

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation for this role is designed to reflect both core responsibilities and individual contribution. This position is paid on a salary basis using a total compensation model, which includes a base salary plus performance-based incentive pay through the firm’s Balanced Scorecard (BSC) program.
Incentive pay is earned and a portion paid monthly based on individual performance and is included as part of the role’s total compensation.
Compensation is determined based on experience, qualifications, and role alignment.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has supervisory duties of staff accountants. He or she will have the Senior Manager as a supervisor.

Physical & Position Demands

This position requires regular communication, close vision, and the ability to focus on detailed financial information. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
The physical demands described are representative of those necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
This job description does not list all the duties of the job. You may be asked to perform other assignments and duties. You will be evaluated in part based on your performance of the tasks listed in this job description.

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 Disability Insurance

• Ancillary Benefits such as supplemental life insurance and short-term disability options

• Classic Safe Harbor 401(k) Plan with employer contributions

• Opportunities for professional growth, learning, and development including access to Becker and LinkedIn Learning
  

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