Atherton & Associates

Audit/Assurance Associate

Atherton & Associates

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: ModestoCaliforniaUnited States

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Salary

💰 $62,000 per year

Tech Stack

About the role

  • 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.

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.
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
audit fieldworkrisk assessmentsfinancial statement analysisdata analysiscloud-based audit platformsresearch technology toolsproblem-solvingproject managementperformance evaluationdiscrepancy identification
Soft Skills
communicationrelationship buildingautonomytime managementadaptabilityleadershiporganizational skillsinterpersonal skillsservice qualityprofessional growth
Certifications
CPA exam eligibility