Jobs at Ascend (ascendtogether.com)

The Senior Tax Associate will manage tax engagements focusing on business and individual returns, conduct tax research, and supervise entry-level staff.

Perform and review nonprofit audits and financial statements per GAAP; supervise and mentor junior staff; manage engagements through planning to completion; research technical accounting issues; prepare audit documentation; support business development and professional development activities.

Prepare and review complex tax returns and advisory services, manage and coach tax staff, support client relationships, perform tax planning and consulting projects, and ensure high-quality deliverables.

Provide administrative support for an accounting group: process tax returns via e-filing, scan and organize documents in SharePoint and GoFileRoom, handle calls, maintain client relationships, support other assistants, protect confidential information, and assist team activities as directed.

Provide tax planning and compliance services, review and mentor staff on tax returns, manage client engagements to budget and deadlines, resolve IRS issues, participate in client meetings, and support business development and professional development activities.

Manage and execute tax engagements for privately held and high-net-worth clients, prepare business tax returns and financial statements (including multinational filings), perform tax research and planning, support audits, and handle client proposals, budgeting, staffing, and billing while fostering strong client relationships.

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.

Manage a national client tax portfolio, ensure accurate tax preparation and timely filings, review staff work, research complex tax issues, provide strategic tax advice, mentor team members, and support business development and process improvements.

The Senior Accountant will manage financial reports, prepare journal entries, maintain accounts, assist with budgets, and ensure compliance with GAAP while supporting clients.

Manage a national tax client portfolio, ensure accurate and timely tax filings, review staff work, research complex tax issues, provide strategic tax and risk guidance, mentor team members, and contribute to business development and efficiency improvements.

Manage and review complex federal, state, and multi-state flow-through tax returns; assist with tax planning; research tax law and complex issues; coordinate client engagements; mentor team members and maintain client relationships.

Prepare federal and state (including multistate) tax returns for individuals and entities; apply basic accounting analysis to returns; conduct tax research; support senior staff in engagements; track engagement status; collaborate across teams; receive mentorship and build foundational tax compliance and client communication skills.

As a Tax Manager, you will lead tax engagements, manage client relations, advise on tax matters, and mentor staff. Key responsibilities include reviewing tax returns, resolving complex issues, and developing client strategies.

The Audit Manager will oversee audit engagements for utility clients, manage client relationships, review audit documentation, mentor staff, and ensure compliance with accounting standards.

Manage and review complex federal, state, and local tax engagements for individuals and closely held businesses; serve as primary client advisor; mentor and review staff work; ensure timely, accurate compliance; identify tax planning opportunities; support business development and collaborate with firm leadership to drive client and firm growth.

Manage a portfolio of partnership and S-corporation clients handling tax compliance, federal and California planning, returns, quarterly projections, and year-round tax advice. Serve as primary client advisor, build relationships, supervise and mentor tax staff, and contribute to practice development and business growth across service lines.

Manage day-to-day accounting for a book of clients using cloud platforms; review and mentor client accountants; prepare financial statements and reconciliations; serve as day-to-day client contact; champion cloud and AI tools to improve processes and ensure timely, accurate deliverables.

Manage and execute audit and tax engagements with minimal supervision; lead and review staff work; train and evaluate junior team members; maintain client relationships; ensure compliance with accounting and tax regulations and deliver high-quality, timely services across multiple clients.

The CAAS Manager manages client relationships, advises on financial strategies, mentors staff, and drives departmental growth, focusing on mid-to-large clients.

Prepare and review federal and state tax returns for individuals, partnerships, S corps, and trusts. Oversee staff work, mentor team members, manage client relationships, prepare estimates and projections, research technical tax issues, assist partners with planning, and manage engagement timelines and workflow across multiple clients.