Staff Accountant: CPA Track, Growth & Benefits

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical coverage

401(k) + match

Health + childcare FSA

Seasonal flex days

CPA exam perks

Team events

PTO

Dress for Your Day

Volunteer opportunities

Career advancement

Mentorship

Job summary

Atherton & Associates, LLP in Modesto, California, is seeking motivated individuals to join its Client Accounting Services (CAS) Team. The role focuses on monitoring financial processes, preparing client reports, reconciling accounts, and supporting budgeting and setup tasks for diverse clients.

Ideal candidates are pursuing or have a BA/BS in Business Administration with an accounting focus, and have the coursework to sit for the CPA exam.

Qualifications

• Pursuing or holding a BA/BS degree in Business Administration with accounting focus.
• Adequate semesters to sit for the CPA exam.
• Part-time employment while in school is welcome.
• Strong project management and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor financial processes aligned with firm policies.
• Prepare client financial reports weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annually.
• Reconcile accounts payable and receivable, and sales/inventory reports.
• Process payroll and prepare quarterly payroll, mill, and sales tax filings.
• Assist in budgeting, data migration, and chart of accounts setup; month-end close.

Skills

Leadership

Prioritization

Adaptability

Communication

Client service

Education

BA/BS in Business Administration with accounting focus

Eligibility to sit CPA exam

Tools

Payroll software

Accounting software

Chart of accounts setup

Job description

Atherton & Associates, LLP in Modesto, California, is seeking motivated individuals to join its Client Accounting Services (CAS) Team. The role focuses on monitoring financial processes, preparing client reports, reconciling accounts, and supporting budgeting and setup tasks for diverse clients.

Ideal candidates are pursuing or have a BA/BS in Business Administration with an accounting focus, and have the coursework to sit for the CPA exam.