
Audit/Assurance Associate
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
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