Accountant Jobs

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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Peterson Company Ltd

Senior Tax Accountant

Job Summary Peterson Company Ltd is currently seeking a Senior Tax Accountant with an emphasis in tax preparation and tax review of businesses, individuals and non-profit organizations to join our team...

Strategic Employment Partners

Accountant

Assist with financial statements, bookkeeping, and journal entries. Utilize various accounting software. Occasionally jump in to handle bank reconciliations and other financial tasks as needed....

1891 Financial Life

Staff Accountant

SUMMARY The Staff Accountant is responsible for assigned accounting and financial functions and will create and implement policies and procedures to identify, resolve and document accounting issues....

Seyer Industries Inc

Cost Accountant / Mfg Financial Analyst

Within the framework of Seyer Industries’ policies and procedures, the Cost Accountant is responsible for performing advanced cost ascertainment, analysis, comparison, reconciliation and managerial...

Career Movement

Senior Accountant (Hybrid)

Key Responsibilities: Review and process inbound royalty statements for compliance Manage customer invoicing and AR reconciliations Prepare journal entries, bank deposits, and financial close reports...

Senior Accountant

  • Bowling Green, OH
  • 2 days ago
  • Bowling Green, OH
  • 2 days ago

Senior Accountant Bowling Green State University Salary: Depends on Qualifications Job Type: Full-Time Division: Finance & Administration Opening Date: 02/19/2025 Location: Main Campus (BG), OH Job...

4c of Alameda County

Accountant - Payroll

  • Hayward, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • Hayward, CA
  • 2 days ago

entries for content, coding, and classification Provide monthly reports for Manager, Accounting Provide backup for Accountant - Contract Management and Accountant - Reporting Assist with form 1099...

Project Accountant

  • Arlington, TX
  • 2 days ago
  • Arlington, TX
  • 2 days ago

Project Accountant Job Summary: The Project Accountant will be responsible for all accounting duties related to specific jobs or projects assigned to them....

Do you have a sharp eye for numbers and experience in real estate accounting? Are you looking to join a stable, well-established company where your attention to detail and financial accuracy will...

Taft is seeking an experienced Fiduciary Accountant to join our dynamic team of legal professionals in our Denver office....

WAI Global

Senior Accountant

Preparation of monthly and quarterly journal entries....

HFA

Senior Auditor / Senior Accountant

  • HFA
  • Lakewood, NJ
  • 5 days ago
  • HFA
  • Lakewood, NJ
  • 5 days ago

Holman Frenia Allison, PC, Certified Public Accountants and Consultants (HFA), is headquartered in Central New Jersey....

SlingShot Connections

Senior Accountant ( Hybrid )

Summary: The Senior Accountant has a responsibility in supporting the Accounting Manager in meeting departmental goals and objectives and assisting with the development of work flows, policies, procedures...

Do you have a sharp eye for numbers and experience in real estate accounting? Are you looking to join a stable company where your attention to detail and financial accuracy will make a real...

Staff Accountant

Responsibilites: Preparation of financial statements including trial balances, journal entries and bank reconciliations, Preparation of tax returns such as business, nonprofit, individual, sales, and...

Accountant Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Ethics for Accountants
Learn all tools & rules of business ethics, get a certificate at the end of the course, boost your CV & keep your boss happy with impressive work. Free accounting course included.This is a...
Excel PivotTables For Accountants
Many business professionals consider PivotTables the most powerful feature in Excel, yet most accounting and financial professionals do not use them in their day-to-day activities. If you are...
Generative AI for Accountants
Generative AI for AccountantsThe accounting profession is undergoing a major transformation driven by the rise of Generative AI. This comprehensive course, Generative AI for Accountants, equips...

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Salary for Accountant Jobs Nationwide

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Highest Education Level

Accountants 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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