Atherton & Associates

Staff Accountant

Atherton & Associates

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Modesto • California • United States

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Salary

💰 $62,000 per year

About the role

  • Monitor financial processes, ensuring alignment with Firm guidelines and internal financial policies
  • Prepare client financial reports weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annually
  • Reconcile the clients’ accounts payables and receivables
  • Reconcile sales and inventory reports
  • Assist in creating budgets
  • Work collaboratively with clients’ personnel to help solve financial and clerical issues
  • Create, review, and maintain accounting records as well as keeping a record of business transactions
  • Process payroll using client-provided timekeeping records
  • Prepare quarterly filings for payroll, mill, and sales tax in accordance with statutory deadlines
  • Assist clients with accounting setup, including software data migration and setting up chart of accounts
  • Track fixed asset activity & maintain depreciation schedule
  • Reconcile trial balance and other tasks for month-end close
  • Perform special accounting and finance projects as needed.

Requirements

  • Conferred or seeking B.A./B.S. degree in Business Administration, concentration in accounting preferred
  • Will also consider mathematics, finance, economics
  • 1 to 2 years relevant accounting experience preferred
  • 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
  • Has a strong conviction and upholds the Firm’s core values of Integrity, Commitment, Excellence, Innovation, and Teamwork.
Benefits
  • Competitive salary starting at $62,000 for entry-level positions
  • Comprehensive medical coverage
  • 401(k) + employer match
  • Health + childcare FSA
  • Seasonal flex days
  • CPA exam perks
  • Team events
  • Vacation, sick + holiday PTO
  • “Dress for Your Day” policy
  • Volunteer opportunities
  • Career Advancement Paths
  • Mentorship
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools
financial reportingaccount reconciliationbudget creationpayroll processingaccounting records maintenancedata migrationchart of accounts setupfixed asset trackingdepreciation schedule maintenancemonth-end close
Soft Skills
project managementanalytical skillsinterpersonal skillsoral communicationwritten communicationclient serviceability to prioritizeadaptabilityteamworkintegrity
Certifications
B.A./B.S. degreeCPA exam eligibility