Jobs at Ascend (ascendtogether.com)

Lead and execute audit engagements including planning, fieldwork, financial statement preparation, risk and internal control assessments, staff review and training, and client consultation to improve controls and processes.

The role involves preparing complex tax advisory services, managing staff deliverables, client relationships, and mentoring professional tax staff within a boutique accounting firm.

The Tax Manager is responsible for managing tax services, building client relationships, supervising team members, and participating in firm growth and business development.

Perform month-end close tasks including balance sheet reconciliations, month-end schedules and financial statements; process payroll; manage cash flow reporting, AP coding/entry, and Excel-based reporting; communicate with clients and team members; monitor controls and assist departmental initiatives.

Lead end-to-end People Operations integrations for acquired firms, including due diligence, HR policy/benefits/compensation harmonization, Workday data migration, change management, retention and onboarding programs, compliance, cross-functional coordination, and reporting on integration KPIs.

Prepare and review tax returns (individuals, corporations, S-corps, partnerships, trusts, estates); correct trial balances and create AJEs; document tax calculations; mentor associates; communicate with clients; ensure compliance with federal, state, and local tax codes; work independently and in teams during busy season to meet deadlines.

The CAAS Senior assists clients with accounting services, interprets financial information, prepares financial statements, manages cash, and trains staff for exceptional client service.

Ascend seeks applicants for future opportunities in accounting, operations, or administrative support across partner firms, encouraging general applications to remain connected with the recruiting team.