Seasonal Part-Time Tax Supervisor

Located in Modesto, California, Atherton & Associates, LLP is a quality firm founded more than 50 years ago with a strong commitment to providing the highest possible level of service to our clients. We provide a wide variety of services including tax planning and preparation, estate planning, accounting and auditing, and general business advisory services. Our clients include large and small family‑owned businesses in agriculture, food processing, cooperatives, real estate, transportation, manufacturing, warehousing, medical industries, and professional services.

Seasonal Tax Supervisor position (January – April 15). Part‑time assignment offering hands‑on experience during our busiest season. Salary starts at $43 per hour, DOE.

• Builds and maintains client relationships through direct contact at appropriate levels of the organization on assigned engagements, consistently providing timely response to client and internal requests.
• Takes responsibility for service quality, thoroughness, and accuracy, proactively works with client to gather data and follow‑up on open items.
• Stays current on regulatory and industry issues and shares applicable information with others.
• Manages production of quality deliverables on time, in scope and within budget.
• Effectively supervises, trains and develops associates and senior associates.
• Delegates work effectively to ensure deadlines are met.
• Acts as role model and mentor to new and existing team members by creating a positive work environment that fosters open communication among all team members.
• Participates in and represents the Firm in networking events, develops relationships to produce new business.
• Seeks business development opportunities through new or existing contacts.
• Serves a supporting role in marketing programs and campaigns.
• May be assigned as mentor to tax associates and senior tax associates.

• Bachelor’s degree, preferred concentration in Business Administration or Accounting from an accredited college or university. Concentrations in finance, economics, and mathematics will also be considered.
• CPA license in the State of California, helpful but not required.
• A minimum of 4 years in tax preparation (individual, corporate & partnership).
• Effective supervisory and delegation experience with staff in planning, performing, and completing tax engagements.
• Strong technology skills and proficiency with all aspects of Microsoft Office; experience with Pro System fx and Case Ware is a plus.
• Ability to build relationships across lines of business to ensure client service excellence.
• Passionate about developing associates and senior associates through delegation and training.
• 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 (multi‑task).
• Has a strong conviction and holds to the Firm’s core values of integrity, commitment, excellence, innovation, and teamwork.

• Competitive salary
• Flexible working hours that allow for a healthy work‑life balance.

Seniority level:
Mid‑Senior level

Employment type:

Part‑time

Job function:
Accounting / Auditing and Finance