Ascend Group

• Prepare and submit simple to complex tax returns for various clients.
• Audit all tax forms for completeness and accuracy.
• Provide future tax planning to clients.
• Analyze tax data submitted by the client to maximize the outcome for the client.
• Research new tax trends and regulations.
• Ensure compliance with government tax rules.
• Train and mentor tax interns; Support the growth and development of team members.
• Manage multiple assignments inside an engagement.
• Communicate with Seniors, Supervisors, Managers and Partner on work status and client issues that arise.

Tax Staff

• Lead and support a strong portfolio of auto dealership clients, in addition to engagements across other industries
• Occasional travel to auto dealership industry conferences across the U.S. - typically 3 per year in notable locations (such as Las Vegas, Napa, and Charleston)
• Provide initial and/or final review support for federal, state, and multi-state individual tax returns for corporate business owners and high net worth individuals
• Build client relationships and serve as trusted advisor to effectively deliver superior client services
• Identify opportunities for value-added services and potential cross-selling of other firm services to existing clients
• Exemplary leadership skills and the ability to mentor, train, and develop staff members
• Support partner team in practice development; including attending conferences, networking events, and training and speaking engagements

Senior Tax Manager

• Advise clients on tax strategies to achieve their business objectives while minimizing costs
• Prepare and review complex federal, state, and local tax returns for individuals, partnerships, and corporations across diverse industries
• Serve as the primary client contact for complex tax matters, offering solutions and identifying potential risks or policy changes
• Lead and mentor managers and staff, providing guidance, performance feedback, and career development support
• Manage engagements by ensuring quality, meeting deadlines, and effectively collaborating with team members
• Build lasting relationships with clients and expand your network through active involvement in industry, civic, and social organizations
• Stay ahead of tax regulations and bring innovative, practical solutions to client challenges

• Prepare, review and submit simple to complex tax returns for various clients
• Handle communication from clients and tax authorities, advise clients on tax strategies
• Audit all tax forms for completeness and accuracy
• Provide future tax planning to clients
• Analyze tax data submitted by the client to maximize the outcome for the client
• Research new tax trends and regulations
• Ensure compliance with government tax rules
• Train and mentor tax staff; Support the growth and development of team members
• Manage multiple assignments inside an engagement
• Communicate with Managers and Partner on work status and client issues that arise

Tax Supervisor

• Prepare and submit simple to complex tax returns for various clients
• Handle communication from clients and tax authorities
• Advise clients on tax strategies
• Audit all tax forms for completeness and accuracy
• Provide future tax planning to clients
• Analyze tax data submitted by the client to maximize the outcome for the client
• Research new tax trends and regulations
• Ensure compliance with government tax rules
• Train and mentor tax staff
• Support the growth and development of team members
• Manage multiple assignments inside an engagement
• Communicate with Managers and Partner on work status and client issues that arise

Tax Semi-Senior

• Manage a client list and deliver superior service as a trusted advisor
• Manage client portfolio, ensuring high-quality service
• Prepare, review, and timely file all tax forms with accuracy and compliance
• Provide tax provision preparation, review, and support for complex engagements
• Enhance efficiency across project initiatives
• Mentor and coach team members to drive professional development
• Stay up-to-date with tax regulations, conduct research, and consult on complex tax matters
• Contribute to business development and departmental efficiency enhancements
• Collaborate with members across Opsahl Dawson and Ascend

• Who We Are: Ascend partners with regional entrepreneurial firms, providing resources and support to grow
• About ODC: Opsahl Dawson (ODC) is a CPA firm in SW Washington with 175+ people
• Manage a client portfolio, delivering high-quality service
• Ensure accuracy and compliance of tax preparation, review, and timely filing
• Provide tax provision preparation, review, and support on complex engagements
• Enhance efficiency across project initiatives
• Mentor and coach team members to drive growth
• Stay up-to-date with tax regulations, conduct research, and consult on complex tax matters
• Contribute to business development and departmental efficiency enhancements