[Hiring] Senior Accountant @Ascend Partner Services

Role Description

Ascend is seeking a Senior Accountant to own accurate, timely month-end close execution for an assigned group of Partner Firms. Working within the Ascend Partner Services accounting team, this individual will manage the general ledger, balance sheet reconciliations, and variance commentary for their firms, while serving as a trusted, responsive partner to Partner Firm leadership. The Senior Accountant will also play a hands-on role in integrating newly acquired firms onto Ascend’s accounting standards and in guiding the work of our offshore accounting team. The Senior Accountant will report to an Accounting Manager within the Controller’s organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Month-End Close & General Ledger
  • Execute the month-end close for assigned Partner Firms on an accelerated timeline, including posting journal entries, completing accruals, and preparing supporting workpapers that are accurate on the first pass.
  • Own the trial balance for assigned firms, ensuring every account is complete, supported, and ready for review.
  • Deliver variance commentary with every close, clearly explaining what changed and flagging unusual items to management before being asked.
• Balance Sheet Integrity & Reconciliations
  • Reconcile all assigned balance sheet accounts monthly in FloQast with documented support and reviewer sign-off.
  • Investigate and resolve reconciling exceptions promptly so that no stale or unsupported items are carried forward.
• Audit Readiness & Controls
  • Prepare and deliver audit PBCs for assigned firms by deadline, with organized documentation that keeps reviewer and auditor questions to a minimum.
  • Maintain self-explanatory workpapers and consistent documentation standards that support audit-ready books year-round.
• M&A Integration
  • Support the accounting integration of newly acquired Partner Firms, applying Ascend standards to new entity setups and driving a quick, clean go-live.
  • Train new firm staff on Ascend accounting processes and communicate integration status clearly to the broader team.
• Relationship Management & Team
  • Serve as a responsive, proactive point of contact for assigned Partner Firms, building trust and delivering an exceptional service experience.
  • Guide offshore accounting team members on assigned tasks with clear instructions, timely review, and constructive feedback, ensuring deliverables are accurate and on time.
  • Collaborate across Ascend Partner Services, escalating cross-functional items as needed and contributing to a strong team culture.
• Continuous Improvement
  • Bring a mindset of continuous improvement to the close; identify friction in day-to-day work, fix it, and document and share process improvements with the team on a regular basis.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field from an accredited college or university; CPA or progress toward CPA licensure preferred.
• 3+ years of progressive accounting experience in public accounting, corporate accounting, or a multi-entity environment, with hands-on ownership of the month-end close.
• Strong working knowledge of U.S. GAAP, with exposure to ASC 606 and ASC 842 preferred.
• Experience with close management software (FloQast strongly preferred) and a modern ERP; advanced Excel skills.
• Experience supporting external audits and working in a PE-backed, acquisitive, or high-growth environment is a plus.
• Exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to getting it right the first time.
• Proactive communicator who surfaces issues and wins early, with the ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong organizational, critical thinking, and prioritization skills, with the ability to manage multiple entities and deadlines at once.

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