Tax Senior

<p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>About Ascend</strong></p> <p><span data-teams="true">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 resources,&nbsp;best-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 today’s industry challenges to reach their full potential. For more information, visit <a id="menure2t" class="fui-Link ___1q1shib f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl fyind8e f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv fk6fouc fjoy568 figsok6 f1s184ao f1mk8lai fnbmjn9 f1o700av f13mvf36 f1cmlufx f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1deo86v f1eh06m1 f1iescvh fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f1h8hb77 f1lqvz6u f10aw75t fsle3fq f17ae5zn" href="http://www.ascendtogether.com/" target="_blank">www.ascendtogether.com</a>.</span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>About BiggsKofford:</strong></p> <p>BiggsKofford is a boutique accounting firm, with approximately 50+ staff, located in Colorado since 1982. We go beyond traditional compliance work to provide our clients with a full range of services designed to help them achieve their financial goals. We focus on closely held middle-market businesses and non-profit organizations, and our forward-thinking and consultative approach helps our clients thrive through mission sustainability and long-term growth. Clients are served through creating long-term relationships and going above and beyond the typical compliance services of a traditional CPA firm.</p> <p>We believe in fostering a work environment where our core values guide everything we do. Our commitment to being solution-oriented, building personal relationships, maintaining professionalism, embracing interdependence, and focusing on long-term success and growth is at the heart of our culture. We’re looking for individuals who share these values and are excited to contribute to our mission.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Your duties and responsibilities:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Preparation and review of complex tax advisory services and planning</li> <li>Engaging in consulting and special projects as assigned by Directors and Clients</li> <li>Reporting to Directors and Managers and effectively taking directions</li> <li>Reviewing and managing staff deliverables, including tax returns, tax planning and other areas of compliance for all entity types and individuals</li> <li>Help manage client relationships as assigned by Directors and Managers</li> <li>Providing value-added client service</li> <li>Participating in community involvement activities</li> <li>Assist in managing, developing and coaching professional tax staff</li> <li>Strong sense of ownership for delivering unmatched client service and excellent supervisory, team building and team management skills</li> <li>High company growth and opportunity for advancements and promotion</li> </ul> <p><strong>Location/Flex options</strong></p> <ul> <li>Opportunity to work from Colorado Springs or Denver</li> <li>Some travel may be required with occasional work from home options</li> <li>Expected 40 hours per week with flexible start times</li> </ul> <p><strong>To be a successful candidate, you will have:</strong></p> <ul> <li>A BA/BS degree in accounting; Master’s degree a plus</li> <li>CPA License a plus</li> <li>Proficiency using Microsoft Office, ProSystems, and Adobe</li> <li>Good time management and organizational skills</li> <li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills</li> <li>Proficiencicy in QuickBooks (at a minimum must have sound knowledge of basic functionality)</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><em><span data-contrast="none">The annual base salary range for this role is $80,000-$100,000. This range includes the anticipated low and high end the salary range for this position. Actual compensation may vary based on various factors, including experience, education and/or skill level.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559737&quot;:720,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}">&nbsp;</span></em></p> <p><em>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.</em></p> <p>&nbsp;</p>