Staff Accountant

Atherton & Associates, LLP. Tax, Assurance & Consulting; Modesto (CA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary $60k+ starting

Medical coverage

401(k) with match

Health + childcare FSA

PTO

Job summary

Atherton & Associates, LLP in Modesto, California, seeks serious, motivated individuals to join its Client Accounting Services (CAS) Team. The firm provides tax planning, accounting, auditing, and advisory services to diverse family-owned businesses.

This is an entry-level position with opportunity for CPA-track progression and career growth. Responsibilities include preparing client reports, reconciling accounts, assisting with budgets, payroll processing, and year-end filings.

Qualifications

• Pursuing or completed BA/BS in Accounting or related field.
• Eligibility to sit for the CPA exam is preferred.
• Willingness to work part-time while in school is considered.
• Strong organizational and communication skills are required.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Monitor financial processes per firm policies.
• Prepare client financial reports weekly, monthly, quarterly and annually.
• Reconcile accounts payable and receivable for clients.
• Reconcile sales and inventory reports.
• Assist in budget creation and variance analysis.
• Collaborate with clients to resolve financial issues and improve processes.
• Maintain accounting records and document business transactions.
• Process payroll using client timekeeping data and schedules.
• Prepare quarterly payroll, mill, and sales tax filings on time.
• Assist with chart of accounts setup and software data migration.
• Track fixed asset activity and depreciation schedules.
• Support month-end close and related tasks.

Skills

Accounting

CPA prep

Financial reporting

Payroll processing

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor's in Business Administration (Accounting)

CPA eligibility

Tools

Accounting software

Payroll software

Job description

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, auditing, and general business advisory services. The many large and small family-owned businesses that we serve include agriculture, food processing, cooperative, real estate, transportation, manufacturing, warehousing, medical, and professional industries.

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, auditing, and general business advisory services. The many large and small family-owned businesses that we serve include agriculture, food processing, cooperative, real estate, transportation, manufacturing, warehousing, medical, and professional industries. Atherton & Associates, LLP is seeking serious, motivated individuals to join its Client Accounting Services (CAS) Team and contribute to our ongoing growth and continued excellence in service to our clients. As one of the largest, most respected, and established CPA & consulting firms in the San Joaquin Valley, we offer exceptional career opportunities to individuals looking for growth, development, and advancement. Our vision is “Helping the world become more financially savvy, one relationship at a time.”

About The Job

• 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

About You:

• Conferred or seeking B.A./B.S. degree in Business Administration, concentration in accounting preferred. Students graduating in Fall 2026 are encouraged to apply.
• 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 $60,000 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