Assistant Controller

Ascend Partner Services LLC•Colorado Springs, CO

33d•$70,000 - $90,000•Hybrid

About The Position

At Ascend, we recognize the struggles that accounting & finance professionals face in traditional firms-from 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 We believe your ambition should not be constrained by outdated practices or opaque career paths.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, you're 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 today's 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 Ascend, where 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. We're looking for individuals who share these values and are excited to contribute to our mission.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in accounting or proven experience to match
4+ years accounting experience with increasing responsibilities
Excellent Excel, Word, and Adobe PDF skills
Ability to multi-task, switching between clients throughout any given day
Computer literacy with a strong ability to learn multiple software programs simultaneously and effectively
Verbal and written ability to communicate professionally and effectively
Experience working in a professional office environment
Self-motivation with attention to deadlines
Excellent organization and time management skills

Nice To Haves

Tax Experience a plus
Experience with QuickBooks Online and Bill.com preferred

Responsibilities

Proactively maintain day-to-day accounting for multiple clients, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, cost accounting, and revenue recognition, as necessary
Perform balance sheet reconciliations
Prepare month end schedules and reports
Generate month end financial statements and provide feedback to department managers on financial performance for assigned clients
Prepare and process payroll, as necessary
Monitor cash levels and update Cash flow reporting for assigned clients
Code and enter accounts payable, as necessary
Communicate with clients and team members
Monitor adherence to controls, regulations and procedures
Provide proactive assistance to team members and department managers in execution of department initiative
Other duties as required

Benefits

Base salary of $70,000-90,000
A work environment built on collaboration, innovation, and trust
Free comprehensive HMO with nominal upcharges for upscaling plans
Dental and vision coverage
Flextime and virtual work options (if applicable)
Competitive 401(k) Plan featuring a company contribution regardless of individual contributions
Paid holidays and paid time off
Modern and participative workplace culture

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