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About Ascend 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 . Jackson Thornton is now a member of Ascend Partner Services, a PE-backed growth partner.  About Jackson Thornton CAAS Jackson Thornton is one of Alabama's oldest and largest accounting firms, with six offices across the state. Our Client Accounting & Advisory Services (CAAS) team pairs technical expertise with a personal touch, acting as an outsourced accounting department for small and mid-sized businesses. We're modernizing quickly: moving client accounting onto modern cloud-based platforms, standing up a dedicated payroll department to own payroll end-to-end, and using AI-enabled tools to automate repetitive work so our people can spend more time advising clients. The Role The Client Accounting Supervisor manages day-to-day accounting for an assigned group of clients and is the first line of review and support for Client Accountants. You'll do hands-on accounting work in a modern, cloud-based tech stack, catch and correct issues before they reach the client, mentor staff, and build the advisory relationships and leadership skills that lead toward a Manager role. This seat is for someone who wants to grow beyond compliance work into a genuine advisor to clients. Key Responsibilities Manage client accounting by ov erseeing general ledger activity, reconciliations, and preparation of financial statements and other deliverables for an assigned group of clients. Review Client Accountants' work for accuracy and completeness before it moves up for final sign-off, with real-time coaching. Be the day-to-day client contact by f ielding questions, resolving routine issues, and identifying opportunities to advise clients on their financials. Own deadlines by e nsuring deliverables across your book are accurate and on time, and flagging risks to the Manager early. Teach and mentor by t raining Client Accountants on accounting fundamentals, firm procedures, and the technology platforms in use. Use and champion technology by w orking daily in modern cloud accounting platforms and AI-enabled workflow tools, and driving opportunities to automate manual work. Solve problems by i dentifying and correcting inaccuracies in client-provided records, and recommending better processes to clients and internally. What You'll Bring Modern platform fluency: Hands-on, working fluency with cloud accounting platforms — Xero and/or QuickBooks Online — and the surrounding app ecosystem (e.g., Dext, Ramp, and similar tools). Ability to work comfortably in a paperless, automated, cloud-first environment and are eager to adopt AI-enabled tools rather than tied to legacy desktop processes. Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field, or equivalent experience. 3–5 years of progressive accounting experience; prior review, lead, or client-facing experience a plus. CPA not required; candidates pursuing a CPA or other credential are encouraged to apply. Problem-solving & advisory instinct with the a bility to identify and correct inaccuracies in client records and guide clients toward better processes and decisions. Payroll awareness and g eneral understanding of payroll concepts is helpful for client conversations, even though processing is handled by Jackson Thornton's dedicated payr