Jobs at Ascend (ascendtogether.com)

Manage and execute tax engagements for privately held and high-net-worth clients, prepare business tax returns and financial statements (including multinational filings), perform tax research and planning, support audits, and handle client proposals, budgeting, staffing, and billing while fostering strong client relationships.

Perform audit, review, and compilation engagement workpapers across industries; document findings, apply audit theory and ASC guidance, participate in planning and risk assessment, communicate with teams and clients, and develop technical accounting and professional skills while working under supervision.

Support tax professionals by preparing individual and fiduciary tax returns (1040/1041), researching tax regulations, assisting with compliance, and performing project and administrative tasks during a January–April internship (minimum 25 hours/week).

The Tax Manager will oversee complex income tax returns, lead client engagements, provide tax planning, manage junior staff, and foster client relationships, primarily focusing on real estate taxation and high-net-worth individuals.

Manage diverse tax engagements for small businesses, corporations, business owners, and high-net-worth individuals. Responsibilities include reviewing complex tax returns, conducting tax planning and research, handling tax authority audits and notices, coordinating concurrent projects, scheduling and mentoring staff, improving processes, counseling employees, and developing new business. The role requires strong client relationships, technical tax knowledge, leadership, prioritization, and collaboration across accounting and advisory practices.

Ascend seeks applicants for future opportunities in accounting, operations, or administrative support across partner firms, encouraging general applications to remain connected with the recruiting team.

Prepare and review tax returns (individuals, corporations, S-corps, partnerships, trusts, estates); correct trial balances and create AJEs; document tax calculations; mentor associates; communicate with clients; ensure compliance with federal, state, and local tax codes; work independently and in teams during busy season to meet deadlines.