Atherton & Associates, LLP. Tax, Assurance & Consulting · 5 hours ago
Sr. Staff Accountant
Atherton & Associates, LLP is a quality firm located in Modesto, California, with over 50 years of experience in providing exceptional services to clients. They are seeking a detail-oriented, experienced Senior Staff Accountant to manage financial processes and prepare client financial reports, while contributing to the growth and excellence of their Client Advisory Services department.
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Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's in Accounting or relevant field or commensurate experience
3+ years of progressively responsible relevant work experience
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
Preferred
GAAP proficiency preferred
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
Cafeteria Plan which includes 401K Plan
Health
Dental
Vision
Disability
Life Insurance
Medical and Daycare Reimbursement Plans
Paid time off (sick and vacation accrual)
Holidays
Company
Atherton & Associates, LLP. Tax, Assurance & Consulting
Atherton & Associates, LLP was founded almost a century ago by the merger of two of the area's most successful accounting firms.