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About Ascend

Backed by private equity from people-focused Alpine Investors Ascend is building a dynamic platform for regional accounting firms that enables them to stay independent while accessing the resources of a Top 25 firm to help them grow. Ascend provides access to growth capital robust talent acquisition and training leading quality management resourcesbest-of-breed technology AI tools an offshore captive shared back-office services a catalytic leadership system and modernized equity incentives so that firms can surmount todays industry challenges to reach their full potential. For more information visit .

Tax Associate

At Sweeney Conrad our foundation of people first begins with our employeesbecause we know the success of our firm stems from the relationships within it. We consider our employees family and foster a positive work culture encouraging a healthy balance between work and life; building a career over having a job; continuing education and skill development; and being actively involved in the Puget Sound community where we live work and play.

Were proud of our employees and our culture and have been recognized by Accounting Todayas one of the Best Accounting Firms to Work For and byPuget Sound Business Journalas one of Washingtons Best Workplaces. As a rapidly growing midsized firm we offer vast opportunities for both career and personal development as well as the best of both small and large firms:

• Working with a wide variety ofclients and industries while maintaining the opportunity to specialize in areas of interest
• Early and frequent interaction with firm shareholders and clients
• Career development and mentorship from shareholders and client managers
• Company-sponsored technical and intensive leadership training from industry leaders in our international network
• Competitive salaries comprehensive benefits paid time off flexible schedules and reimbursement for continuing education and professional memberships

As trusted advisors and dedicated partners our highly motivated Tax Associates work with other team members to provide closely held companies and high net worth individuals with tax and accounting services (including planning consulting research and compliance) that meet their present needs and help them secure a prosperous future. They also represent Sweeney Conrad in the community and develop referral relationships with professionals in related industries.

Qualified candidates must have:

• One to four years experience in public accounting
• BA/BS in accounting
• CPA eligible
• A desire to be challenged and for career advancement in a rapidly growing leading firm
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Highly organized and detail-oriented

The pay range for this role is $80000 - $95000 per year. This range includes the anticipated low and high end of the pay range for this position. Actual compensation may vary based on various factors including 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.