Administrative Assistant Company: Confidential Location: Sunrise, FL 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 We believe your ambition should not be constrained by outdated practices or opaque career paths.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.   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, 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 www.ascendtogether.com.  Responsibilities  * Provide administrative support  * Process tax returns using e-filing process * Scan and organize documents in SharePoint and GoFileRoom * Cultivate relationships and maintain contact with company clients  * Function as a backup for other Administrative Assistants within the group and support other team activities as directed * Handle incoming calls proficiently and follow through regarding issues raised with appropriate parties * Develop a good working relationship with all levels of staff * Handle sensitive/confidential information requiring a high level of discretion  Desired Qualifications * Relevant experience supporting executives in a professional services environment * Excellent communication skills both verbal and written including excellent grammar and proofreading abilities * Excellent technology skills including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook and interest in learning additional software packages as needed * Tax program knowledge is a plus * Ability to develop own processes and follow through with them * Ability to exercise good judgment and decision making * Ability to anticipate problems and act accordingly * Time management skills - ability to prioritize and multi-task * Ability to take initiative, be assertive and maintain confidence * Professional demeanor * Organizational skills and detail oriented nature * Handle additional administrative responsibilities as needed Benefits and Perks: * Health, Dental, Vision, Short and Long-Term Disability * Flexible Time Off * FSA & HSA * Employee Assistant Programs * 401(k) Matching * Commuter Benefits * Parental Leave This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the responsibilities and qualifications of the position. It is not an exhaustive list, and additional duties may be assigned as needed.