Audit Associate

Who We Are

About Sweeney Conrad

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 communities where we live work and play.

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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 .

About Our Audit Department

Our audit team works exclusively with privately held businesses across a variety of industries including real estate construction manufacturing technology professional services and employee benefit plans.

Audit Associate

As an audit associate youll work alongside experienced professionals who are committed to helping you develop both technically and professionally. From your first year youll have meaningful client interaction gain exposure to a variety of engagements and receive coaching designed to accelerate your career.

Success in this role requires a strong attention to detail while maintaining an understanding of the bigger picture. You are naturally curious ask thoughtful questions and seek to understand the why behind your work. You communicate professionally and effectively with clients and teammates take ownership of your responsibilities and consistently follow through on commitments. The audit associate welcome feedback as an opportunity to learn and improve continuously expand your technical knowledge and apply sound professional judgment. You build trusted client relationships through responsiveness professionalism and reliability and you embrace new technologies and innovative approaches that improve efficiency while delivering high-quality work. We believe the best auditors are naturally curious collaborative and committed to continuous improvement. This position is based in Kirkland Washington.

Specific Duties Will Include

• Participate in financial statement audits reviews and compilations for privately held companies
• Perform audit procedures in accordance with professional standards and firm methodology
• Prepare workpapers that are accurate organized and support engagement conclusions
• Analyze financial information and identify unusual trends risks or inconsistencies.
• Assist in documenting business processes and internal controls
• Work directly with client personnel to obtain information and resolve questions.
• Utilize firm technology to improve audit quality and efficiency
• Collaborate with engagement teams to meet client deadlines while maintaining high-quality work
• Develop an understanding of GAAP GAAS and industry-specific accounting issues
• Participate in internal training coaching and professional development opportunities
• Contribute to a positive team environment by supporting colleagues and sharing knowledge
• Perform other duties as assigned by the department managers

The successful candidate will have

• Bachelors degree in accounting
• CPA eligible or actively pursuing CPA licensure
• Strong intellectual curiosity with a proactive commitment to continuous learning and professional growth
• Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and client needs
• A client-first mindset with excellent interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated experience in managing multiple tasks and in organizing and prioritizing work assignments and ongoing duties
• Ability to communicate effectively and timely in writing and verbally with colleagues clients and other external partners
• Ability to work effectively and collaborate in a diverse team environment

Benefits

The pay range for this role is $78250 - $80000 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.

For employees working 30 or more hours per week we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical dental and vision coverage as well as dependent coverage; Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts; and employer-paid life and disability insurance; and a 401(k) plan with employer match. We also provide flexible time off (PTO) and 13 paid holidays.

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.