Administrative Assistant

Ascend Partner Firms • Sunrise, FL

21h • Onsite

About The Position

Ascend recognizes the challenges faced by accounting & finance professionals in traditional firms, such as rigid hierarchies, overwhelming workloads, and the difficulty of achieving work-life balance. The company aims to provide an environment where ambition is not limited by outdated practices or unclear career paths, fostering a community that supports both professional and personal fulfillment. Ascend's mission is to create a work-life harmony within the public accounting experience, supported by a nurturing network and resources. Ascend is backed by private equity from Alpine Investors and is developing a platform for regional accounting firms. This platform allows firms to remain independent while leveraging the resources of a Top 25 firm for growth. Ascend offers access to growth capital, talent acquisition and training, quality management resources, advanced technology, AI tools, an offshore captive, shared back-office services, a leadership system, and modernized equity incentives to help firms overcome industry challenges and achieve their full potential.

Requirements

• Relevant experience supporting executives in a professional services environment
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written including excellent grammar and proofreading abilities
• Excellent technology skills including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook and interest in learning additional software packages as needed
• Ability to develop own processes and follow through with them
• Ability to exercise good judgment and decision making
• Ability to anticipate problems and act accordingly
• Time management skills - ability to prioritize and multi-task
• Ability to take initiative, be assertive and maintain confidence
• Professional demeanor
• Organizational skills and detail oriented nature

Nice To Haves

• Tax program knowledge is a plus

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support
• Process tax returns using e-filing process
• Scan and organize documents in SharePoint and GoFileRoom
• Cultivate relationships and maintain contact with company clients
• Function as a backup for other Administrative Assistants within the group and support other team activities as directed
• Handle incoming calls proficiently and follow through regarding issues raised with appropriate parties
• Develop a good working relationship with all levels of staff
• Handle sensitive/confidential information requiring a high level of discretion

Benefits

• Health, Dental, Vision, Short and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Time Off
• FSA & HSA
• Employee Assistant Programs
• 401(k) Matching
• Commuter Benefits
• Parental Leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed