Assistant Controller at Ascend Partner Firms

About AscendAt Ascend we recognize the struggles that accounting & finance professionals face in traditional firmsfrom rigid hierarchies and overwhelming workloads to the elusive work-life balance. We believe your ambition should not be constrained by outdated practices or opaque career paths. Here youre not just a number but a valued member of a community that champions both your professional and 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 robust resources.We partner with regional entrepreneurial firms and provide them with the resources and support necessary to thrive in todays dynamic market. This includes access to growth capital robust talent acquisition top-tier technology transformative leadership shared back-office services & more. Founded in January 2023 Ascend attained revenues to sufficiently qualify as a Top 100 U.S. accounting firm within six months of operation.Explore Ascendwhere your career soars without sacrificing your quality of life.About BiggsKofford:BiggsKofford is a boutique accounting firm with approximately 50 staff located in Colorado since 1982. We go beyond traditional compliance work to provide our clients with a full range of services designed to help them achieve their financial goals. We focus on closely held middle-market businesses and our forward-thinking approach helps these entrepreneurs through all phases of their business life cycle including acquisition growth and exit. Clients are served by collaborating across departments and by allowing consultive interactions early in the career of our employees. Part of our uniqueness can be demonstrated by our firm being organized as an S-Corp vs. a traditional CPA partnership.We believe in fostering a work environment where our core values guide everything we do. Our commitment to being solution-oriented building personal relationships maintaining professionalism embracing interdependence and focusing on long-term success and growth is at the heart of our culture. Were looking for individuals who share these values and are excited to contribute to our mission.What We OfferAnnual bonus potential of up to 10% of base salaryGenerous 401k matching contributionFlexible schedulesFully paid health insurance for the individualCareer progression grow at your own paceContinuing education creditsDental InsuranceHealth savings accountLife insuranceVision InsuranceLocation/Flex optionsOpportunity to work from Colorado Springs or DenverSome travel may be required with occasional work from home optionsExpected 40 hours per week with flexible start timesTo be a successful candidate you will have:Bachelors degree in accounting or proven experience to match4 years accounting experience with increasing responsibilitiesTax Experience a plusExperience with QuickBooks Online and preferredExcellent Excel Word and Adobe PDF skillsAbility to multi-task switching between clients throughout any given dayComputer literacy with a strong ability to learn multiple software programs simultaneously and effectivelyVerbal and written ability to communicate professionally and effectivelyExperience working in a professional office environmentSelf-motivation with attention to deadlinesExcellent organization and time management skillsPrimary functions/responsibilities:Proactively maintain day-to-day accounting for multiple clients including accounts receivable accounts payable cost accounting and revenue recognition as necessaryPerform balance sheet reconciliationsPrepare month end schedules and reportsGenerate month end financial statements and provide feedback to department managers on financial performance for assigned clientsPrepare and process payroll as necessaryMonitor cash levels and update Cash flow reporting for assigned clientsCode and enter accounts payable as necessaryCommunicate with clients and team membersMonitor adherence to controls regulations and proceduresProvide proactive assistance to team members and department managers in execution of department initiativeOther duties as requiredThe annual base salary range for this role is $70000 - $90000. This range includes the anticipated low and high end the salary range for this position. Actual compensation may vary based on various factors including experience education and/or skill level.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. Key Skills Accounting Software,Financial Report Writing,GAAP,General Ledger Accounting,Accounting,Sage,Microsoft Dynamics Navision,Account Reconciliation,SOX,Microsoft Dynamics GP,ERP Systems,NetSuite Employment Type : Full Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Monthly Salary Salary: 70000 - 90000