Client Accounting & Advisory Associate - Growth & Impact

Ascend; Kirkland (WA); Sur place; USD 39 000 - 61 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off + 13 holidays

Résumé du poste

Ascend is hiring a Client Accounting & Advisory Services Associate in the Pacific Northwest. The role focuses on outsourced accounting for small and medium businesses and family offices, with a heavy emphasis on QBO, payroll, tax reporting, and data analysis.

You will work with senior staff to ensure accurate books and timely client service. The position is full-time, onsite in the Kirkland area, offering benefits and opportunities to grow into greater ownership as processes are improved and

Qualifications

• BA/BS in Accounting or related field
• 1–2 years of experience in client accounting, bookkeeping, or similar role
• Working knowledge of AP/AR, bank/credit card reconciliations, payroll processing, payroll tax reporting, and excise tax filings
• Solid understanding of accounting principles
• Ability to work with large data sets and turn them into clear information
• Strong skills in QuickBooks Online, Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Effective written and verbal communication, with client interaction
• Detail-oriented and organized with deadlines across multiple clients
• Problem-solver mindset and willingness to improve processes

Responsabilités

• Maintain a portfolio of ~15 clients, in a client-facing role
• Perform monthly transactional accounting in QuickBooks Online (QBO) including AP/AR, reconciliations
• Prepare and process payroll and payroll tax reporting
• Prepare and file state and city excise tax returns
• Analyze large volumes of client data for bookkeeping and tax prep
• Keep books clean and accurate across all clients
• Respond to client emails and calls promptly
• Assist with month-end close and grow responsibilities over time
• Evaluate workflows and lead process improvements
• Perform other duties as assigned by department management

Connaissances

QBO proficiency

Excel

Client communication

Attention to detail

Formation

BA/BS in Accounting or related field

CPA designation (asset)

Outils

Bill.com

Paychex

Expensify

Slack

Description du poste

Ascend is hiring a Client Accounting & Advisory Services Associate in the Pacific Northwest. The role focuses on outsourced accounting for small and medium businesses and family offices, with a heavy emphasis on QBO, payroll, tax reporting, and data analysis.

You will work with senior staff to ensure accurate books and timely client service. The position is full-time, onsite in the Kirkland area, offering benefits and opportunities to grow into greater ownership as processes are improved and