Senior Accounting Advisory Associate

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$70,000.00/yr - $90,000.00/yr

Client-Facing Senior Accountant | Full-Cycle Accounting | Flexible, Balanced Work Environment

Our client, a growing mid-market accounting and advisory firm , is seeking a Senior Accountant to work directly with small to mid-sized businesses across industries including construction, manufacturing, and professional services . In this role, you’ll serve as a trusted advisor to your clients, managing their full-cycle accounting needs while helping them strengthen their financial operations.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced accountant who enjoys hands-on work, client interaction, and variety —all within a supportive culture offering real work-life balance, generous PTO, and clear paths for advancement .

What You’ll Do:

• Manage multiple client engagements, overseeing the full accounting cycle : month-end close, general ledger maintenance, journal entries, reconciliations, AP/AR, payroll, and sales tax
• Serve as the day-to-day contact for clients, ensuring timely, accurate deliverables and proactive communication
• Review financial reports and supporting workpapers to ensure quality and compliance with firm and professional standards
• Identify and investigate accounting variances; provide practical insights and recommendations
• Travel to client sites as needed to strengthen relationships and provide on-site support
• Collaborate with partners to prepare proposals, fee estimates, and service plans
• Help develop team members by delegating work appropriately and offering training and mentorship
• Research complex accounting transactions and summarize findings in management reports
• Take part in other advisory or project-based assignments as needed

Education And Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field
• 3+ year of experience in private or public accounting, with full cycle accounting experience preferred
• CPA preferred
• Strong analytical ability and critical thinking skills
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and Word
• Familiarity with QuickBooks Online, Xero, Sage Intacct, and other accounting ERP systems
• Superior verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team

Ascendo is a certified minority owned staffing firm, and we welcome and celebrate diversity.

Ascendo is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, parental status, military service or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law .

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing

• Industries

  Accounting

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401(k)

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