Senior Staff Accountant

Description Located in Modesto, California, Atherton & Associates, LLP is a quality firm founded more than 100 years ago with a strong commitment to providing the highest possible level of service to our clients. We provide a wide variety of services for our clients that include tax planning and preparation, estate planning, accounting, and auditing and general business advisory services. The many large and small family-owned businesses that we serve include the agriculture, food processing, cooperative, real estate, transportation, manufacturing, warehousing, medical, and professional industries. Description Located in Modesto, Atherton & Associates, LLP is a quality firm founded more than 100 years ago with a strong commitment to providing the highest possible level of service to our clients. We provide a wide variety of services for our clients that include tax planning and preparation, estate planning, accounting, and auditing and general business advisory services. The many large and small family-owned businesses that we serve include the agriculture, food processing, cooperative, real estate, transportation, manufacturing, warehousing, medical, and professional industries. Atherton & Associates, LLP is seeking a detail-oriented, experienced Senior Staff Accountant to join our team and contribute to our ongoing growth and continued excellence in service to our clients within our Client Advisory Services (CAS) department. We offer a dynamic, supportive work environment based on teamwork and collaboration. We provide a full suite of services, business accounting solutions, and a depth of resources to meet and exceed the needs and expectations of our clients. About The Job Monitor and manage financial processes, ensuring alignment with Firm guidelines and internal financial policies. Prepare client financial reports weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annually. Manage and 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 in training of less experienced accountants, delegate assignments and review their work. 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 About You Bachelor’s in Accounting or relevant field or commensurate experience 3+ years of progressively responsible relevant work experience GAAP proficiency preferred Software Experience: QuickBooks Suite, including online required; MS Word & Excel Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to handle multiple tasks and projects in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment Critical thinking and problem solving High level of accuracy and attention to detail Excellent written and verbal communication skills Excellent customer service focus and interpersonal skills, ability to effectively collaborate with internal team members and clients. Strong work ethic, integrity, quick learner, holds to the Firm’s core values of Integrity, Commitment, Excellence, Innovation, and Teamwork Nice To Haves Prior experience at a CPA firm is not required, but may help you get your sea legs faster CPA license is desirable, but not a requirement Benefits Competitive salary starting at $68,640 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 Salary Description $33 / Hour #J-18808-Ljbffr Atherton & Associates, LLP. Tax, Assurance & Consulting