Assurance Senior Associate

About the role

KSDT is a recognized firm, listed among Forbes Best Accounting and Tax Firms in America and South Florida Business Journal’s Best Places to Work. Despite its growth, KSDT maintains its unique culture, fostering a fun and creative environment that prioritizes work-life balance. The firm seeks individuals who are passionate about career advancement and growth, offering hands-on learning, mentorship, and development opportunities.

About Ascend

At Ascend, we address the challenges faced by accounting and finance professionals in traditional firms, such as rigid hierarchies, overwhelming workloads, and elusive work-life balance. We aim to transform the public accounting experience into one where work-life harmony is a reality and career advancement is supported by a nurturing network and robust resources. Backed by private equity from Alpine Investors, Ascend provides growth capital, talent acquisition, training, quality management resources, technology, AI tools, an offshore captive, shared back-office services, a catalytic leadership system, and modernized equity incentives to help firms grow.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review financial statements for a variety of nonprofit and other clients in accordance with GAAP and applicable standards
• Supervise and mentor associate staff and interns on engagements, reviewing their work for accuracy and completeness
• Perform general audit procedures including coordinating audit closing communications, drafting client correspondence, and resolving open items
• Research technical accounting and auditing issues using firm-approved online tools and authoritative literature
• Affiliate with senior team members in managing client engagements from planning through completion while managing budgets and timelines
• Maintain open, proactive communication with clients to ensure satisfaction and adherence to deadlines
• Prepare and review audit workpapers and documentation in accordance with firm and professional standards
• Broaden technical expertise by reviewing complex client transactions and collaborating with managers on technical conclusions
• Participate in professional development, continuing education, and firm-sponsored training on a regular basis
• Support business development activities and contribute to building positive, lasting client relationships
• Take on additional related duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting
• CPA license or active pursuit of CPA licensure (preferred)
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a public accounting firm
• Demonstrated nonprofit audit experience across a variety of nonprofit entity types
• Experience with nonprofit accounting and ERP software (e.g., Sage Intacct, Blackbaud, or QuickBooks Nonprofit) (plus)
• Proficiency in audit engagement software (e.g., CaseWare, CCH Engagement, or ProSystem fx) (preferred)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate complex accounting matters clearly
• Proven ability to manage multiple engagements and competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and attention-to-detail skills
• Collaborative team player with a positive attitude and eagerness to learn and grow