Dayanara Rios Ceja is a Tax Associate at Atherton & Associates, where she supports clients and internal teams through tax return preparation and tax planning. She works with closely held businesses, high-net-worth individuals, and startups, helping deliver accurate, compliant, and timely tax solutions while supporting the firm's commitment to exceptional client service.
In her role, Dayanara specializes in tax return preparation, tax compliance, and tax planning for a diverse range of clients. She contributes to client engagements by supporting senior team members, preparing deliverables, and helping ensure projects move efficiently from planning through completion. Her experience includes working with clients in the agriculture, healthcare, construction, food and beverage, manufacturing, nonprofit, and real estate industries.
Known for her collaborative and detail-oriented approach, Dayanara focuses on understanding each client's unique circumstances while helping deliver practical tax guidance and dependable support. She values teamwork, accuracy, and continuous learning, bringing a thoughtful perspective to both client service and internal firm initiatives.
As an emerging tax professional, Dayanara is committed to building strong technical expertise while helping clients navigate an increasingly complex tax environment. Outside of work, she enjoys hiking, reading, cooking, and spending time with family and friends.