Accountant Jobs in Seattle, WA

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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Senior Tax Accountant

  • Seattle, WA
  • 16 hours ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 16 hours ago

Experience The minimum requirements for the position are a bachelors degree in accounting, finance, or closely related field of study, plus five years of progressively responsible post-baccalaureate...

Project Accountant

  • Renton, WA (12 miles from Seattle, WA)
  • 20 hours ago
  • Renton, WA (12 miles from Seattle, WA)
  • 20 hours ago

Join Our Team as a Project Accountant! Are you a numbers enthusiast with a passion for project accounting? We have the perfect role for you!...

General Accountant

  • Kent, WA (18 miles from Seattle, WA)
  • 20 hours ago
  • Kent, WA (18 miles from Seattle, WA)
  • 20 hours ago

Pikemann is on the lookout for an experienced General Accountant who thrives on diversity and challenge....

Senior Accountant

  • Seattle, WA
  • 20 hours ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 20 hours ago

We're looking for a Senior Accountant to join a team of accountants at a global wealth management firm to provide high-level support to the firm's clients....

Senior Accountant Financial Reporting

  • Lynnwood, WA (13 miles from Seattle, WA)
  • 20 hours ago
  • Lynnwood, WA (13 miles from Seattle, WA)
  • 20 hours ago

Prepare accounting for stock-based compensation for compliance under ASC 718, including monthly journal entries, month end reporting and stock-based compensation forecasting....

Accountant

  • Seattle, WA
  • 1 day ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 1 day ago

Purpose The Accountant will maintain the general ledger records, oversee cash management, prepare grant invoicing, act as support and subject matter expert for Accounts Payable and Payroll, and assist...

Financial Reporting Accountant

  • Seatac, WA (11 miles from Seattle, WA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Seatac, WA (11 miles from Seattle, WA)
  • 1 day ago

Prepares and records monthly journal entries for assigned functional areas. Provides efficient and accurate reconciliation of assigned balance sheet accounts....

Senior Accountant, Retail Accounting

  • Seattle, WA
  • 1 day ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 1 day ago

Amazons accounting group offers opportunities at the Senior Accountant level in Legal Entity & Intercompany, Accounting Policy & Reporting, Operations and Capital, Transportation, Payments & Merchant...

Accountant

  • Tukwila, WA (4 miles from Seattle, WA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Tukwila, WA (4 miles from Seattle, WA)
  • 1 day ago

. - Reconciliation: Ensuring that financial records match bank statements, intercompany transactions, customer transactions and other financial documents. - Financial Reporting: Preparing financial...

Operational Accountant

  • Seattle, WA
  • 2 days ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 2 days ago

Job Description Trupanion is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Operational Accountant to join our Finance Operations team....

Senior Accountant, Cost Accounting

  • Seattle, WA
  • 2 days ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 2 days ago

City Lights Accounting Division has a temporary opportunity for a Senior Cost Accountant....

Tax Preparer -Staff Accountant

  • Seattle, WA
  • 2 days ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 2 days ago

West Seattle accounting firm seeking Accountant. Prefer Enrolled Agent. With the ability to do bookkeeping when necessary....

Tax Accountant/Staff Accountant

  • Seattle, WA
  • 2 days ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 2 days ago

Tax Accountant/Staff Accountant/ We are looking for a person to join our full service, small business accounting firm....

Senior Systems Accountant, Transfer Pricing Accounting

  • Seattle, WA
  • 2 days ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 2 days ago

As a Senior Systems Accountant, you will identify, design, and deploy technology and process solutions that enable strategic initiatives and operational improvements....

Senior Accountant

  • Seattle, WA
  • 2 days ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 2 days ago

conduct an immediate search for a hybrid Senior Accountant on behalf of our client, a mission-driven community center in Seattle, WA....

Demographic Data for Seattle, WA

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Salary for Accountant Jobs in Seattle, WA

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Highest Education Level

Accountants in Seattle, WA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
54.5%
Master's Degree
28.2%
Associate's Degree
6.9%
High School or GED
4.7%
Vocational Degree or Certification
3.8%
Doctorate Degree
1.0%
Some College
0.7%
Some High School
0.2%


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