Assurance Associate
About KSDT
KSDT has long been recognized as one of Forbes Best Accounting and Tax Firms in America and one of the South Florida Business Journal’s Best Places to Work. Now, with our exciting new partnership with Ascend, we’re stepping into the next phase of growth and opportunity. What hasn’t changed is our culture: the “secret sauce” that sets us apart. We foster a fun and creative environment, keep politics out, and make work-life balance a priority. We seek highly motivated individuals who want not only true career advancement, but also the chance to shape and grow alongside a firm that is scaling rapidly. Our partners and knowledgeable professionals remain accessible for hands-on learning, mentorship, and development.
About Ascend
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 We believe your ambition should not be constrained by outdated practices or opaque career paths.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.
Backed by private equity from people-focused Alpine Investors, Ascend is building a dynamic platform for regional accounting firms that enables them to stay independent while accessing the resources of a Top 25 firm to help them grow. Ascend provides access to growth capital, robust talent acquisition and training, leading quality management resources, best-of-breed technology, AI tools, an offshore captive, shared back-office services, a catalytic leadership system, and modernized equity incentives so that firms can surmount today’s industry challenges to reach their full potential.
For more information, visit www.ascendtogether.com.
Locations
- Miami, FL
- Sunrise, FL
- Boca Raton, FL
Responsibilities
- Prepare financial statements for a variety of clients
- Broaden technical knowledge through review of complex client transactions
- Complete general audit procedures (i.e. coordination of audit closing communications, drafting of client correspondence, resolving open items, etc.)
- Research technical issues using online tools
- Assist Seniors in running client engagements from start to finish, which includes planning, executing, and completing audit projects while managing budget
- Ensure complete client satisfaction through open communication, managing and meeting deadlines
- Attend professional development and continuing education sessions on a regular basis
- Other related duties as assigned
Desired Qualifications
- Bachelors or Masters degree in Accounting
- Actively pursuing school credits to become a CPA
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work effectively in a team setting
- Positive attitude and willingness to learn
- Excellent analytical, organizational, written, and verbal communication skills
- Strong technology skills, including Microsoft Office Suite
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills