Accountant Jobs in Pacific Palisades, CA

An Accountant is a vital figure in the accounting industry, responsible for preparing, analyzing, and verifying financial documents to provide accurate data for individuals and businesses. Key duties include preparing tax returns, auditing accounts, and producing financial reports, along with consulting on various aspects of business performance, such as costs, revenues, and investments. Accountants also ensure compliance with financial laws and regulations and assist in decision-making processes by providing financial information and recommendations.

Skills required for this role include strong numerical and analytical abilities, attention to detail, excellent communication, and a high level of integrity. A key requirement for becoming an Accountant is a Bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field, but many employers prefer candidates with a Master's degree and/or professional certifications such as Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA). Before becoming an Accountant, a person may serve in roles such as Accounting Assistant, Bookkeeper, or Audit Clerk, which provide valuable hands-on experience in the field.

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Forensic Accountant

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS Selectees who are not FBI financial analysts or forensic accountants are required to attend a mandatory five-week Forensic Accountant Core Training Session (FACTS) held at the...

Senior Business Tax Accountant - Work From Home

  • Los Angeles, CA (18 miles from Pacific Palisades, CA)
  • 12 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (18 miles from Pacific Palisades, CA)
  • 12 days ago

Must possess active unrestricted credential: EA (Enrolled Agent), CPA (Certified Public Accountant), or Practicing Attorney Minimum of 2 seasons of personal Tax Preparation experience, with a minimum...

Remote Work

Business Tax Expert - Work From Home - 3+ Yrs Paid Tax Experience Required

  • Los Angeles, CA (18 miles from Pacific Palisades, CA)
  • 21 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (18 miles from Pacific Palisades, CA)
  • 21 days ago

Must possess active unrestricted credential: EA (Enrolled Agent), CPA (Certified Public Accountant), or Practicing Attorney Minimum of 2 seasons of personal Tax Preparation experience, with a minimum...

Remote Work

Staff Accountant (Real Estate Development/Property Management/Const)

  • Beverly Hills, CA (8 miles from Pacific Palisades, CA)
  • 2 hours ago
  • Beverly Hills, CA (8 miles from Pacific Palisades, CA)
  • 2 hours ago

General Ledger & Financial Reporting: Perform daily accounting activities, including journal entries, reconciliations, and data entry....

Staff Accountant

  • Pasadena, CA (23 miles from Pacific Palisades, CA)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Pasadena, CA (23 miles from Pacific Palisades, CA)
  • 5 hours ago

Preferred Background Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. 3+ years experience in general accounting, ideally with cost accounting and project cost tracking....

Accountant/Payroll Specialist

  • Monterey Park, CA (22 miles from Pacific Palisades, CA)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Monterey Park, CA (22 miles from Pacific Palisades, CA)
  • 5 hours ago

Additional Skills accountant, adp, payroll,...

Senior Accountant

  • Culver City, CA (10 miles from Pacific Palisades, CA)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Culver City, CA (10 miles from Pacific Palisades, CA)
  • 5 hours ago

We are seeking a detail-oriented Senior Accountant to support various financial operations within our client's organization....

Senior Accountant - Retail/Office Owner/Operator

  • Los Angeles, CA (18 miles from Pacific Palisades, CA)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (18 miles from Pacific Palisades, CA)
  • 5 hours ago

degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required AppFolio experience preferred but not required...

Payroll Accountant

  • Long Beach, CA (24 miles from Pacific Palisades, CA)
  • 15 hours ago
  • Long Beach, CA (24 miles from Pacific Palisades, CA)
  • 15 hours ago

PAYROLL ACCOUNTANT Based onsite at Rocket Lab's headquarters in Long Beach, California, the Payroll Accountant is responsible for, but not limited to, maintaining the company payroll records which includes...

Staff Accountant

  • Woodland Hills, CA (7 miles from Pacific Palisades, CA)
  • 15 hours ago
  • Woodland Hills, CA (7 miles from Pacific Palisades, CA)
  • 15 hours ago

Degree in Accounting or Finance, CPA or MBA a plus Strong Excel skills required; Macros experience a plus Strong analytical skills required; along with attention to detail and the ability to effectively...

Accountant

  • Pasadena, CA (23 miles from Pacific Palisades, CA)
  • 19 hours ago
  • Pasadena, CA (23 miles from Pacific Palisades, CA)
  • 19 hours ago

Qualifications: Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field 25 years of accounting experience; manufacturing sector experience preferred Proficiency in SAP and strong skills in Microsoft...

Senior Accountant

  • Los Angeles, CA (18 miles from Pacific Palisades, CA)
  • 19 hours ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (18 miles from Pacific Palisades, CA)
  • 19 hours ago

degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required AppFolio experience preferred but not required...

Inventory & Cost Accountant

  • Carson, CA (24 miles from Pacific Palisades, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Carson, CA (24 miles from Pacific Palisades, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Work is Sweet! 'Quality without Compromise' is not just a motto at See's Candies. It is the most important ingredient in our recipe for success. See's Candies has been in business since 1921 and...

Senior Accountant

  • Calabasas, CA (13 miles from Pacific Palisades, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Calabasas, CA (13 miles from Pacific Palisades, CA)
  • 1 day ago

degree in Accounting or Finance, CPA preferred - 4+ years of comparable experience required - 3+ years experience in financial statement preparation / general ledger accounting experience - Advanced...

Senior Accountant

  • Los Angeles, CA (18 miles from Pacific Palisades, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (18 miles from Pacific Palisades, CA)
  • 1 day ago

What the Senior Accountant will do: Prepare Journal entries and reconciliations across multiple legal entities and currencies in accordance with US GAAP....

Demographic Data for Pacific Palisades, CA

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Salary for Accountant Jobs in Pacific Palisades, CA

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Highest Education Level

Accountants in Pacific Palisades, CA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
54.6%
Master's Degree
28.2%
Associate's Degree
6.8%
High School or GED
4.6%
Vocational Degree or Certification
3.8%
Doctorate Degree
1.0%
Some College
0.7%
Some High School
0.2%


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