Audit Senior

About Ascend At Ascend, we understand the struggles that accounting & finance professionals face in traditional public accounting firms – from rigid hierarchies, overwhelming workloads, and the elusive work‑life balance. It’s time for a transformative change. We believe your ambition should not be constrained by outdated practices or opaque career paths. Here, you’re not just a number; you’re a valued member of a community that supports & celebrates your professional & personal fulfillment.

Our mission is to transform the public accounting experience into one where work‑life harmony is a reality, and where your career advancement is supported by a nurturing network and comprehensive resources.

Ascend empowers entrepreneurial CPAs to reach their goals with an innovative growth model that brings our partner firms into the new age. Backed by private equity from people‑focused Alpine Investors, Ascend is building a modern platform for regional accounting firms that enables them to stay independent while having access to resources of a large CPA firm. These resources include growth capital, robust talent acquisition, best‑of‑breed technology, a catalytic leadership system, shared back‑office services, and modernized equity incentives.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure Compliance – Verify adherence to regulations and professional standards.
• Train Junior Staff – Provide guidance and technical instruction to team members.
• Meet Deadlines – Ensure timely completion of engagements and filings.
• Assist with Budget Management – Monitor engagement hours and resources.
• Participate in various initiatives spanning multiple departments.
• Ad‑hoc tasks and special projects as needed.
• Conduct Audit Procedures – Perform detailed testing and substantive procedures.
• Identify Financial Discrepancies – Recognize and resolve accounting issues.
• Prepare & Review Financial Statements – Ensure accuracy and compliance with standards.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• 2+ years relevant accounting/audit experience.
• Desire to work well with others.
• Observant, accurate, and able to thrive in a fast‑paced environment.
• Ability to work within spreadsheets and databases.
• Self‑starter, ability to identify issues and resolve problems in a dynamic and changing environment.
• Sharp, analytical thinking abilities, always seeking to draw connections and identify the "why".
• Dedication and requisite skills to meet critical business deadlines.

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.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Accounting/Auditing and Finance

Accounting