Senior Staff Accountant

Atherton & Associates, LLP • Sonora, CA

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About The Position

Atherton & Associates, LLP is seeking an experienced, detail-oriented Senior Staff Accountant to join its Client Advisory Services (CAS) department. The firm provides accounting and business solutions to a range of family-owned businesses and offers a dynamic, supportive work environment centered on teamwork and collaboration.

The role monitors and manages client financial processes and records, prepares financial reports, handles account reconciliations and payroll, and supports budgeting, tax filings, month-end close, and accounting-system setup. The Senior Staff Accountant also works with clients to resolve financial and clerical issues, assists with training and reviewing the work of less experienced accountants, and performs special accounting and finance projects as needed.

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 manage multiple tasks and projects in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Critical-thinking and problem-solving skills.
• High 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, ability to learn quickly, and commitment to the firm’s core values.

Nice To Haves

• GAAP proficiency is preferred.
• Prior experience at a CPA firm may be helpful but is not required.
• 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 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 with 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.

Benefits

• Competitive salary starting at $68,640.
• Comprehensive medical coverage.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Health and childcare flexible spending accounts.
• Seasonal flex days.
• CPA exam perks.
• Team events.
• Vacation, sick, and holiday paid time off.
• “Dress for Your Day” policy.
• Volunteer opportunities.
• Career advancement paths.
• Mentorship.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior