Client Accounting & Advisory Services Internship Summer 2027

Who We Are

About Ascend

At Ascend we recognize the struggles that accounting & finance professionals face in traditional firmsfrom 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 We believe your ambition should not be constrained by outdated practices or opaque career paths.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 youre 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.

We partner with regional entrepreneurial firms and provide them with the resources and support necessary to thrive in todays dynamic market. This includes access to growth capital robust talent acquisition top-tier technology transformative leadership shared back-office services & more. Founded in January 2023 Ascend attained revenues to sufficiently qualify as a Top 100 U.S. accounting firm within six months of operation.Explore Ascendwhere your career soars without sacrificing your quality of life.

Client Accounting & Advisory Services Internship - Summer 2027

At Sweeney Conrad our foundation of people first begins with our employeesbecause the success of our firm stems from the relationships within it. Weconsider our employees family and foster a positive work culture encouraging a healthybalance between work and life; building a career over having a job; continuingeducation and skill development; and being actively involved in the Puget Soundcommunity where we live work and play.

Were proud of our employees and our culture and have beenrecognized byAccounting Today as one of the Best Accounting Firms to Work For andbyPuget Sound Business Journalas one of Washingtons Best Workplaces.

• Our interns will have the opportunity to work with a wide range of clients and industries enabling them to gain comprehensive exposure to various business sectors. This approach aligns with our commitment to fostering a well-rounded skill set in our interns.
• They will experience the real day-to-day life of a Client Accounting & Advisory Services professional and will have opportunities to learn from senior associates managers and principals how roles change as careers progress.
• Interns will engage in early and frequent interactions with all levels of professionals at Sweeney Conrad including principals and managers. This hands-on experience is crucial for their professional development allowing them to build relationships with key stakeholders within our organization and the clients we serve.
• Our interns will benefit from personalized career development initiatives and mentorship programs wherethey willreflect on both positive outcomes and opportunities for development. This support system is designed to guide interns through theirinternship offering guidance answering questions and aiding in their overall professional growth.
• To enhance their technical skills and leadership capabilities interns will participate in company-sponsored training programs conducted by industry leaders within our international network. These programs are integral to the continuous development of our interns and preparing them for future challenges.

Our interns assist in maintaining and reconciling clients general ledgers processing accounts payable and receivable transactions and supporting month-end and year-end closing activities including journal entries and account reconciliations. Additionally they utilize accounting software and tools to streamline processes and improve efficiency contributing to the success of both the team and the clients they serve. Each intern partners with a mentor who guides them through the internship and answers any questions. While were flexible around academic and extracurricular schedules we expect interns to work 32 hours a week Monday though Conrad interns are truly essential to the success of our business and we seek to hire them as full-time employees after graduation.

To be considered for this internship please ensure you submit your resume transcript and a cover letter along with your application.

The pay range for this role is $35.00 per hour. You will be eligible for statutory benefits such as workers compensation state disability and unemployment insurance as prescribed by law.

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.