What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accountant position at Ascendo Resources?
Position Summary
We are seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to support complex accounting operations for a regulated client environment. This role is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, and supporting month-end close, reporting, and audits. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced setting.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP
- Support full-cycle month-end and year-end close processes, including journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations
- Perform detailed account reconciliations and variance analysis to ensure accuracy and completeness
- Assist with statutory, regulatory, and management reporting requirements
- Support internal and external audits by preparing schedules, documentation, and responding to audit requests
- Ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting policies, and regulatory requirements
- Partner with finance, operations, and leadership to resolve accounting issues and improve processes
- Assist with implementation and optimization of accounting systems, ERPs, and reporting tools
- Identify and recommend process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (required)
- 5 years of progressive accounting experience
- Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting
- Experience supporting regulated or compliance-driven environments preferred
- Advanced proficiency in Excel; experience with ERP systems required
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
- Excellent written and verbal communication skill