Senior Staff Accountant

Atherton & Associates

. Monitor and manage financial processes, ensuring alignment with Firm guidelines and internal financial policies .

Posted 11/7/2026full-timeModesto • California • United StatesSenior💰 $33 per hourWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial processes, including account reconciliation, budget creation, and payroll processing, while ensuring compliance with GAAP and internal policies. Strong ability to collaborate with clients and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

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GAAP ProficiencyQuickBooks SuiteFinancial ReportingPayroll ProcessingAccount Reconciliation

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Hard Skills

Financial ReportingAccount ReconciliationBudget CreationPayroll ProcessingSales Tax FilingsAccounting Records MaintenanceFixed Asset TrackingTimekeeping Records ProcessingMonth-End Close TasksData Migration

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsTime ManagementCritical ThinkingProblem SolvingInterpersonal Skills

Tools & Technologies

QuickBooks SuiteMS WordMS Excel

Certifications & Qualifications

CPA License

Industry Keywords

GAAPAccountingFinancial ProcessesClient CollaborationCPA Firm Experience

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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 clients’ accounts payables and receivables
Reconcile sales and inventory reports
Assist in creating budgets
Work collaboratively with clients’ personnel to solve financial and clerical issues
Create, review, and maintain accounting records and records 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 less experienced accountants, delegate assignments, and review their work
Assist clients with accounting setup, including software data migration and chart of accounts setup
Track fixed asset activity and maintain depreciation schedules
Reconcile trial balance and perform other month-end close tasks
Perform special accounting and finance projects as needed

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s in Accounting or relevant field or commensurate experience
3+ years of progressively responsible relevant work experience
GAAP proficiency preferred
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
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

Comp & perks

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