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At <strong>Ascent CFO Solution</strong>s, we are a leading Fractional CFO services firm dedicated to providing strategic financial leadership and insights to startups and SMEs. Our mission is to empower businesses to achieve financial clarity and sustainable growth. As we continue to expand our services and client base, we're looking for an outstanding <strong>Senior Accountant</strong> to join our dynamic team of fractional financial professionals. In this role, you will serve as a trusted advisor to our diverse portfolio of clients. Your work will be meaningful and exciting, supporting businesses that are going through transformation, growth, process improvement, fundraising, preparing for an exit, and/or looking to acquire other companies.<br><br><strong>Job Description:</strong><br>As a Fractional Sr. Accountant with Ascent CFO Solutions, you will be a strong Accountant, responsible for reconciling account balances and bank statements, maintaining general ledger and preparing month-end close procedures for our clients.  A successful Senior Accountant combines excellent analytical skills with a thorough knowledge of accounting principles to analyze financial reports and forecasts.<br><br>Our clients include cutting-edge startups, scale-ups, and private companies, in addition to VC- and PE-backed companies across a wide range of industries (Technology, SaaS, Professional Services, Construction, Manufacturing, eCommerce, Healthcare, CPG, FinTech, Real Estate, and more). <br><br><strong>Can you picture yourself as a member of our team?</strong><br><br><strong>Primary Responsibilities</strong> for this role:<ul><li>Month end close reconciliations</li><li>Financial reporting</li><li>Manage/track cash flow</li><li>A/P, A/R, P/R and GL closing</li><li>Rolling forecast and budget preparation</li><li>Client onboarding including Chart of Account (COA) and GL clean-up</li><li>Implementing system integration with QuickBooks Online (QBO) including bank, credit card and payroll systems</li></ul><br><strong>The Ideal Candidate</strong> has the following experience:<ul><li>4+ years of experience in accounting </li><li>Bachelor's degree required</li><li>Experience working in a wide range of industries with a preference for smaller, startup environments</li><li>Highly proficient in QuickBooks Online (QBO)</li><li>Tech-Savvy, comfortable learning new cloud tools</li><li>Advanced Excel skills are required</li><li>Experience using payroll, expense reimbursement and bill pay systems (Gusto, etc)</li><li>Understanding of GAAP accounting</li><li>Working knowledge of preparing tax filings such as 1099s and sales tax forms</li><li>The ability to multi-task and juggle multiple clients at once</li><li>Passion for collaboration and providing excellent client service</li></ul><br><strong>Compensation: </strong>$40-50/hour (W2) based on experience<br><br><strong>Hours</strong>: Approximately 25-32 hours/week <br><br><strong>Location:</strong> <strong>Boulder/Denver Metro-</strong>based preferred, Remote role with some in-person meetings/events<p><strong>Why Our Employees Choose Ascent CFO Solutions:</strong></p> <ul> <li>2-Time Winner of Inc. 5000 Fastest-Growing Companies nationwide</li> <li>3-Time Winner of Built In's Best Places to Work</li> <li>Set your own schedule, choose the number of hours you want to work, generally between 25-35+ hours/week, and work remotely (with in-person opportunities)</li> <li>Engage with a wide range of business matters across a variety of industries</li> <li>Connect with highly talented Ascent team members (CFOs, VPs Finance, Controllers, Accounting Managers, and Senior Accountants) who are ready and willing to collaborate and support you on projects</li> <li>Benefit from our strong 12+ year reputation in delivering custom engagements with a high level of accuracy, responsiveness, and expertise</li> <li>Work directly with smart entrepreneurs and business leaders who view you as a trusted partner in their companies</li> </ul> <p><strong>Benefits include:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Employee health, dental and vision insurance</li> <li>401K match</li> <li>Quarterly stipend towards educational or professional development</li> <li>Technology stipend</li> <li>Paid sick time, holiday time & volunteer time</li> <li>Bonus/commission eligibility</li> <li>Mentoring opportunities</li> </ul> <p><strong>Ascent CFO Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We respect and seek to empower each individual and support the diverse cultures, perspectives, skills, and experiences within our workforce.</strong></p> <p> </p>

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