Staff Accountant

Atherton & Associates, LLP • Modesto, CA

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About The Position

Atherton & Associates, LLP is seeking a motivated Staff Accountant to join its Client Accounting Services (CAS) Team in Modesto, California. The firm provides accounting, auditing, tax, estate-planning, and business advisory services to family-owned businesses across a range of industries. This role supports client financial operations, reporting, reconciliations, payroll, tax filings, accounting-system setup, and month-end close activities. It also involves collaborating with clients’ personnel to resolve financial and clerical issues and completing special accounting and finance projects as needed.

Requirements

• Conferred or currently pursuing a B.A. or B.S. in Business Administration; an accounting concentration is preferred.
• Adequate semester units to sit for the CPA exam.
• 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 skills and the ability to manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously.
• Strong conviction and commitment to the Firm’s core values of Integrity, Commitment, Excellence, Innovation, and Teamwork.

Nice To Haves

• Accounting concentration in a Business Administration degree.

Responsibilities

• Monitor financial processes to ensure alignment with Firm guidelines and internal financial policies.
• Prepare client financial reports on weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual schedules.
• 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 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 $60,000 for entry-level positions
• 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: Entry Level