Senior Staff Accountant

Atherton & Associates, LLP•Modesto, CA

About The Position

Atherton & Associates, LLP, a Modesto, California accounting firm founded more than 100 years ago, is seeking an experienced, detail-oriented Senior Staff Accountant for its Client Advisory Services (CAS) department. The firm serves family-owned businesses across industries including agriculture, food processing, cooperative, real estate, transportation, manufacturing, warehousing, medical, and professional services. It provides tax planning and preparation, estate planning, accounting, auditing, and general business advisory services. The firm describes its work environment as dynamic and supportive, with an emphasis on teamwork and collaboration. The Senior Staff Accountant monitors financial processes, prepares client reports and tax filings, maintains accounting records, and supports clients with accounting operations and financial issues. The role also assists with budgets, accounting software setup and data migration, month-end close, and special projects. It includes helping train less experienced accountants, delegating assignments, and reviewing their work.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a relevant field, or commensurate experience.
At least 3 years of progressively responsible relevant work experience.
QuickBooks Suite experience, including QuickBooks Online, is required.
Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel.
Strong organizational and time-management skills, including the ability to handle multiple tasks and projects in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
Critical-thinking and problem-solving skills.
High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent customer-service focus and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal team members and clients.
Strong work ethic, integrity, and ability to learn quickly; adherence to the firm’s core values of Integrity, Commitment, Excellence, Innovation, and Teamwork.

Nice To Haves

GAAP proficiency is preferred.
Prior experience at a CPA firm may be helpful but is not required.
A CPA license is desirable but not required.

Responsibilities

Monitor and manage financial processes in alignment with firm guidelines and internal financial policies.
Prepare client financial reports weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annually.
Manage and reconcile clients’ accounts payable and accounts receivable.
Reconcile sales and inventory reports.
Assist in creating budgets.
Work collaboratively with clients’ personnel to resolve financial and clerical issues.
Create, review, and maintain accounting records and records of business transactions.
Process payroll using client-provided timekeeping records.
Prepare quarterly payroll, mill, and sales tax filings in accordance with statutory deadlines.
Assist in training less experienced accountants, delegate assignments, and review their work.
Assist clients with accounting setup, including software data migration and chart-of-accounts setup.
Track fixed-asset activity and maintain depreciation schedules.
Reconcile trial balances and perform other month-end close tasks.
Perform special accounting and finance projects as needed.