Accounting Specialist

Ascend Partner Firms•Colorado Springs, CO

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

Ascend partners with regional, entrepreneurial firms, providing them with resources and support to thrive. This includes access to growth capital, talent acquisition, technology, leadership, and shared back-office services. Ascend itself achieved significant revenue within six months of its January 2023 founding, qualifying as a Top 100 U.S. accounting firm. The role is with BiggsKofford, a boutique accounting firm in Colorado since 1982, with over 50 staff. BiggsKofford focuses on closely held middle-market businesses, offering a full range of services beyond traditional compliance to help clients achieve financial goals. They emphasize a forward-thinking approach, client collaboration across departments, and early-career consultive interactions. The firm is structured as an S-Corp, differing from traditional CPA partnerships. Their culture is guided by core values: solution-oriented, building personal relationships, professionalism, interdependence, and focusing on long-term success and growth. This Accounting Specialist position is an opportunity to contribute to their mission within a supportive environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or proven experience to match
3-5 years progressive accounting experience preferred
Experience with QuickBooks® Online, Bill.com & Expensify a plus
Experience working in a professional office environment
Ability to multi-task, switching between clients throughout any given day
Ability to learn multiple software programs simultaneously and effectively
Excellent Excel, Word and Adobe PDF skills
Self-motivation with attention to deadlines
Organization and time management skills
Verbal and written ability to communicate professionally and effectively

Responsibilities

Maintain balance sheet reconciliations
Prepare month end schedules and reports
Generate month end financial statements
Preparing and processing payroll
Cash flow reporting
Coding and entering accounts payable
Communication with clients and team members
Monitor adherence to controls, regulations, and procedures
Maintain Excel spreadsheets
Provide proactive assistance to team members and department managers in execution of department initiatives
Other duties as required