Client Accounting & Advisory Services Associate

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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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Client Accounting & Advisory Services Associate

This position is part of our Client Accounting & Advisory Services group, which provides outsourced accounting services for small and medium companies and family offices, with focus on small and medium closely held businesses primarily throughout the Pacific Northwest. This is a full-time hourly role, with overtime generally limited to the month of January. This position reports directly to the Partner of the Client Accounting & Advisory Services Department.

Specific Duties Will Include

• Monthly transactional accounting for accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank reconciliations, and credit card reconciliations in Quick Books Online (QBO)
• Prepare and complete payroll, as well as quarterly and annual payroll tax reporting
• Prepare and complete state and city excise tax filings
• Anticipate client needs and respond timely and professionally to client emails/calls
• Perform other duties as assigned by the department managers

The successful candidate will have

• BA/BS in accounting or related field
• Deep understanding of accounting principles
• Proficient in managing extensive sets of data with ease
• Proficiency in critically assessing and analyzing financial statements
• Strong skills using Quick Books Online (QBO), Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Ability to learn various software applications
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Detail-oriented, organized and able to handle multiple tasks at once

While not required, the following skills would be considered an asset

• CPA designation preferred, but not required
• Experience using , Paychex, and Expensify preferred, but not required
• Familiarity with Slack and  are preferred, but not required

The pay range for this role is $28.00/hr - $44.00/hr this range includes the anticipated low and high end of the pay range for this position. Actual compensation may vary based on various factors, including experience, education, and/or skill level.

For employees working 30 or more hours per week, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, as well as dependent coverage;
Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts; and employer-paid life and disability insurance; and a 401(k) plan with employer match. We also provide flexible time off (PTO) and 13 paid holidays.

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.