Audit Senior

Who We Are

Backed by private equity from people-focused Alpine Investors, Ascend is building a dynamic platform for regional accounting firms that enables them to stay independent while accessing the resources of a Top 25 firm to help them grow. Ascend provides access to growth capital, robust talent acquisition and training, leading quality management resources, best-of-breed technology, AI tools, an offshore captive, shared back-office services, a catalytic leadership system, and modernized equity incentives so that firms can surmount today's industry challenges to reach their full potential.

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The Role

We are looking for a talented Audit Senior to join a dynamic team working with clients in a variety of industries. Our ideal candidate is an enthusiastic team player with a positive attitude who is passionate about client service, professional growth, and leadership. The candidate should possess proficient technical accounting and audit skills and interpersonal skills. A successful candidate has the ability to effectively lead project teams, deliver an excellent customer experience, and drive the professional development of the candidate and their team.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead assurance engagements, including:
  • Assist in defining and developing audit strategy and plan
  • Monitor progress against audit plan, engagement budgets, and deadlines
  • Execute complex audit procedures
  • Review staff working papers
  • Manage day-to-day client relations
• Provide support on process improvements and team initiatives
• Develop and maintain client relationships
• Supervise, mentor, train, and evaluate audit staff

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 2+ years of public accounting experience performing and/or leading attestation engagements
• Ability to effectively lead and be a member of a team, providing support, building and maintaining relationships, and effectively communicating with team members
• Knowledge of US GAAP
• Experience in managing client relationships
• Demonstrates integrity and professionalism
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
• Time management, project management, and organizational skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or working towards CPA designation

Location

At TSS, we've designed a flexible work structure that enables both teamwork and independence, enhancing our employees' work experience while promoting personal well-being.

What We Offer

We hire good people and give them a good place to work. We truly believe that when you succeed, the firm succeeds, and we make sure you have whatever tools you need to make that success possible.

Join our team and enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that supports well-being, health, and ongoing professional growth:

• Unlimited PTO
• Health, Vision, Dental, and voluntary insurance options
• 401(K) and match
• Flexible/Hybrid work schedule
• Performance Bonus
• Annual Community Day + additional 8 community hours
• Holiday donation drives and charity initiatives
• Monthly casual gatherings, annual summer get-together, and annual holiday party locally
• Annual firmwide alignment
• Commitment to professional development
• Equity Program eligibility ager Level, + top performing Managers

How to Apply

Submit your information in the application section directly below! This will include:

• Basic contact information
• Resume/CV and optional cover letter upload
• Work eligibility and compensation
• Voluntary demographic & self-

At Ascend, we provide a fair and equal employment opportunity for all candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, marital status, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic. Ascend hires and promotes individuals solely based on qualifications for the position to be filled and business needs.