Senior CAAS Accountant & Client Advisory Lead

Ascend Partner Firms; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 72,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascend Partner Firms seeks a Senior Accountant in its CAAS practice to oversee monthly accounting operations for a portfolio of client engagements, guiding staff and delivering timely financial statements. You will mentor junior team members, collaborate across service lines, and contribute to advisory initiatives, cloud accounting implementations, and process improvements to enhance client value.

This role emphasizes strong GAAP knowledge, 3-5 years of public accounting experience, and a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 3–5 years of accounting experience, preferably in public accounting, outsourced accounting, bookkeeping, or finance environments.
• Experience preparing and reviewing financial statements and close processes.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and accounting processes.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ability to document complex information clearly.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounting engagements for multiple clients across various industries.
• Lead month-end and year-end close processes and prepare financial statements.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Client communications

Team mentoring

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

QuickBooks

Odoo

SAGE

Job description

Ascend Partner Firms seeks a Senior Accountant in its CAAS practice to oversee monthly accounting operations for a portfolio of client engagements, guiding staff and delivering timely financial statements. You will mentor junior team members, collaborate across service lines, and contribute to advisory initiatives, cloud accounting implementations, and process improvements to enhance client value.

This role emphasizes strong GAAP knowledge, 3-5 years of public accounting experience, and a