Audit Department Coordinator at Ascend Partner Firms

Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

25 Feb, 26

Salary

60000.0

Posted On

27 Nov, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Accounting, Auditing, Organizational Skills, Communication Skills, Microsoft Office, Audit Software, Document Management, Detail-Oriented, Confidentiality, Client Relations, Time Management, Team Collaboration, Process Improvement, Quality Control, Administrative Support, Billing

Industry

Accounting

Description

About Ascend At Ascend, we recognize the struggles that accounting & finance professionals face in traditional firms—from rigid hierarchies and overwhelming workloads to the elusive work-life balance. We believe your ambition should not be constrained by outdated practices or opaque career paths. Here, you're not just a number but a valued member of a community that champions both your professional and personal fulfillment. Our mission is to transform the public accounting experience into one where work-life harmony is a reality, and where your career advancement is supported by a nurturing network and robust resources. We partner with regional, entrepreneurial firms and provide them with the resources and support necessary to thrive in today's dynamic market. This includes access to growth capital, robust talent acquisition, top-tier technology, transformative leadership, shared back-office services, & more. Founded in January 2023, Ascend attained revenues to sufficiently qualify as a Top 100 U.S. accounting firm within six months of operation. Explore Ascend, where your career soars without sacrificing your quality of life. About BiggsKofford: 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 our forward-thinking approach helps these entrepreneurs through all phases of their business life cycle, including acquisition, growth, and exit. Clients are served by collaborating across departments and by allowing consultive interactions early in the career of our employees. Part of our uniqueness can be demonstrated by our firm being organized as an S-Corp vs. a traditional CPA partnership. 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. To be a successful candidate, you will have: Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration or equivalent work experience. Minimum 2-4 years of experience in an accounting or auditing support role, ideally within a public accounting firm or audit department, preferred but not required. Excellent organizational skills with ability to multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced environment. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; client-facing professionalism. Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook); familiarity with audit software and document management systems is a plus. Ability to work collaboratively across teams and maintain positive relationships internally and externally. Detail-oriented mindset with commitment to accuracy and timely follow-through. High integrity, ability to handle confidential information. Willingness for occasional overtime during busy audit seasons and flexibility for hybrid/remote work when appropriate. Ability to learn quickly in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines Primary functions/responsibilities: Maintain audit engagement schedules: coordinate team calendars, book client meetings, monitor key deadlines (fieldwork start, reporting, deliverables). Serve as primary point of contact for internal audit staff (senior, manager, partner) and external clients regarding logistics, documentation requests, status updates. Track audit deliverables: ensure work-papers and documentation are submitted, reviewed, and archived according to firm policy and professional standards. Assist in report preparation: compile schedules, ensure formatting/consistency, perform basic review for completeness prior to manager/partner review. Maintain audit templates, checklists and departmental process documentation; propose and implement process improvements to promote departmental efficiency. Monitor inspection readiness and quality control: track outstanding issues, follow up on corrective actions, maintain audit file control. Support client billing and engagement cost tracking: capture time / expense information, prepare engagement summaries, assist in invoicing coordination. Provide general administrative support to the Audit team: coordinate travel/meetings, order supplies, manage access and onboarding for new staff. Foster strong internal and client relationships: maintain professional, responsive communications and help deliver an excellent client experience. Uphold confidentiality and professional ethics in handling client and firm financial information. The annual base salary range for this role is $48,000 - $60,000. 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. 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.

Responsibilities

The Audit Department Coordinator will maintain audit engagement schedules, coordinate team calendars, and serve as the primary point of contact for internal audit staff and external clients. They will also track audit deliverables, assist in report preparation, and support client billing and engagement cost tracking.