Tax Senior

Ascend Partner Firms•Colorado Springs, CO

3d•$80,000 - $100,000•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 We believe your ambition should not be constrained by outdated practices or opaque career paths.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 non-profit organizations, and our forward-thinking and consultative approach helps our clients thrive through mission sustainability and long-term growth. Clients are served through creating long-term relationships and going above and beyond the typical compliance services of a traditional CPA firm. 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

A BA/BS degree in accounting; Master’s degree a plus
CPA License a plus
Proficiency using Microsoft Office, ProSystems, and Adobe
Good time management and organizational skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Proficiencicy in QuickBooks (at a minimum must have sound knowledge of basic functionality)

Responsibilities

Preparation and review of complex tax advisory services and planning
Engaging in consulting and special projects as assigned by Directors and Clients
Reporting to Directors and Managers and effectively taking directions
Reviewing and managing staff deliverables, including tax returns, tax planning and other areas of compliance for all entity types and individuals
Help manage client relationships as assigned by Directors and Managers
Providing value-added client service
Participating in community involvement activities
Assist in managing, developing and coaching professional tax staff
Strong sense of ownership for delivering unmatched client service and excellent supervisory, team building and team management skills
High company growth and opportunity for advancements and promotion