Audit/Assurance Associate

Atherton & Associates, LLP•Modesto, CA

1d•$29•Onsite

About The Position

Atherton & Associates, LLP, a quality firm with over 100 years of history in Modesto, California, is seeking entry-level Audit/Assurance Associates to join their team. The firm offers a wide range of services including tax planning and preparation, estate planning, accounting, auditing, and general business advisory services to diverse family-owned businesses in industries such as agriculture, food processing, cooperative, real estate, transportation, manufacturing, warehousing, medical, and professional. Atherton & Associates fosters a culture of legacy and vision, emphasizing elite skills, humble character, strong individuals, and powerhouse teams, with a vision to "Helping the world become more financially savvy, one relationship at a time." The firm's core values are integrity, teamwork, commitment, innovation, and excellence. This role offers unlimited opportunity for advancement and the chance to provide excellent client service.

Requirements

Adequate semester units to sit for the CPA exam.
Conferred or seeking B.A./B.S. degree in Business Administration, concentration in accounting preferred. Will also consider mathematics, finance, economics.
Adequate semester units to sit for the CPA exam.
Will consider part-time employment opportunities for students still in school, junior and senior status.
Ability to lead, prioritize, thrive, and adapt in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Excellent project management, analytical, interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
Superior client service with the ability to manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously (multi-task)
Has a strong conviction and holds to the Firm’s core values of Integrity, Commitment, Excellence, Innovation, and Teamwork.

Responsibilities

Ability to focus on complex tasks, understand the Firm’s comprehensive compliance process and persevere to bring work to completion for review.
Perform audit fieldwork – assist with testing, walkthroughs, and risk assessments that help validate the integrity of financial records.
Analyze financial statements – learn how to spot discrepancies, evaluate performance, and understand the story behind the numbers.
Engage with clients – build relationships with CFOs, controllers, and business owners while gaining communication confidence.
Leverage technology – use cloud-based audit platforms and data tools that streamline workflow and sharpen your tech skills.
Experience a variety of clients – From nonprofits and manufacturers to healthcare groups and real estate firms – you’ll never be stuck in a routine.
Takes responsibility for service quality, thoroughness, and accuracy.
Develops or offers a proposed solution when communicating an issue.
Works autonomously under the pressure of tight deadlines and multiple priorities.
Recognizes the importance of professional growth activities of the firm and starts to develop a peer network.
Ability to organize facts, analyze and interpret information/research according to client circumstances.
Identifies and develops alternatives for issues and consults with engagement team.
Masters the Firm’s software, research technology tools and related products to accomplish work efficiently.
Able to work extended hours as needed during peak busy periods or as needed to meet deadlines.