Jobs at Ascend (ascendtogether.com)

Lead and review tax compliance and planning engagements, manage client relationships, resolve IRS issues, supervise and mentor associates, and support business development and professional development activities.

Own a portfolio of business and individual tax clients, overseeing compliance, planning, return review, and client advisory services. Manage engagement budgets, timelines, and scope; lead, assign, and review staff work; mentor team members; identify planning and cross-selling opportunities; and stay current on tax law. The role requires managing client relationships, using tax technology, and building an independent book of clients in a hybrid public accounting environment.

Audit Manager responsible for planning and executing assurance engagements, managing client relationships, reviewing work, applying U.S. GAAP and auditing standards, supervising staff, monitoring budgets and profitability, and supporting business development. The role focuses on auto dealership audits while serving clients across multiple industries. Requires CPA licensure, public accounting experience, engagement leadership, staff development, strong communication, and travel to client sites.

Manage diverse tax engagements for small businesses, corporations, business owners, and high-net-worth individuals. Responsibilities include reviewing complex tax returns, conducting tax planning and research, handling tax authority audits and notices, coordinating concurrent projects, scheduling and mentoring staff, improving processes, counseling employees, and developing new business. The role requires strong client relationships, technical tax knowledge, leadership, prioritization, and collaboration across accounting and advisory practices.

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.

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.