Staff Accountant

At Ascend,
we recognize the challenges that accounting and finance professionals face in traditional firms—rigid hierarchies, overwhelming workloads, and elusive work‑life balance. Our mission is to transform the public accounting experience into a workplace that supports both professional growth and personal fulfillment.

• Maintain balance sheet reconciliations
• Prepare month‑end schedules and reports
• Generate month‑end financial statements
• Prepare and process payroll
• Produce cash‑flow reporting
• Coding and entering accounts payable
• Communicate with clients and team members
• Monitor adherence to controls, regulations, and procedures
• Maintain Excel spreadsheets
• Provide proactive assistance to team members and department managers in executing department initiatives
• Other duties as required

• Opportunity to work hybrid from Colorado Springs
• Some travel may be required with occasional work‑from‑home options
• Expected 40 hours per week with flexible start times

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or equivalent experience
• 3–5 years of progressive accounting experience preferred
• Experience with Quick Books® Online,  & Expensify is a plus
• Experience working in a professional office environment
• Ability to multi-task and switch between clients efficiently
• Rapid learning of multiple software programs
• Excellent Excel, Word, and Adobe PDF skills
• Self‑motivation with strong attention to deadlines
• Superior organization and time‑management skills
• Verbal and written communication skills

The annual base salary range for this role is $60,000 – $75,000. The range includes the anticipated low and high ends; actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, and/or skill level.

At Ascend, we provide a fair and equal employment opportunity for all candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, marital status, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic. Ascend hires and promotes individuals solely based on qualifications for the position to be filled and business needs.