Audit Staff

Ascend is a company focused on providing resources for regional accounting firms to help them grow. The Audit Staff will assist in client audit engagements, develop knowledge in auditing standards, and supervise associates while interacting with client management.

Responsibilities

• Assist client audit engagements, which include planning executing, directing, and completing financial audits
• Begin to develop advanced knowledge and other special purpose frameworks, where applicable, and financial statement presentation
• Obtain a thorough understanding of generally accepted auditing standards and common audit procedures and techniques
• Supervise, train and mentor associates and interns on audit process
• Research and analyze financial statement and audit related issues
• Acquire a working knowledge of the client’s business
• Proactively interact with key client’s management to gather information, resolve problems, and make recommendations for business and process improvements
• Perform other job-related duties as necessary

Skills

• Bachelor's or Master's degree with major in Accounting
• Experience auditing Banks/Financial Institutions
• CPA License or actively working toward attaining CPA license
• Minimum of 1-2 years of public accounting experience
• U.S. GAAP/GAAS knowledge
• Outstanding communication skills, both oral and written
• Demonstrates an ability to function at a high level in a deadline driven, time-sensitive environment
• Must be a team player
• Highly organized, able to prioritize tasks, responsive and polished communication skills (verbal and written)
• Proficient with business software tools such as CCH Engagement and Microsoft Office applications

Benefits

• Flexible hours & hybrid options to accommodate a work-life balance
• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Unlimited growth potential

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