Accountant Jobs in Bessemer, AL

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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Inpatient Staff Accountant

  • Irondale, AL (18 miles from Bessemer, AL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Irondale, AL (18 miles from Bessemer, AL)
  • 1 day ago

Responsibilities & Tasks Prepares and posts journal entries for approximately 10 hospitals with training. Performs analytical review of hospitals. Prepares balance sheet reconciliations....

Senior Accountant, General Accounting - Reinsurance Accounting

  • Birmingham, AL (11 miles from Bessemer, AL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Birmingham, AL (11 miles from Bessemer, AL)
  • 1 day ago

The successful candidate will be responsible for a variety of monthly and quarterly accounting tasks, including journal entries for both the general ledger and insurance subledger, preparation of reporting...

Senior Market Accountant

  • Mountain Brook, AL (13 miles from Bessemer, AL)
  • 4 days ago
  • Mountain Brook, AL (13 miles from Bessemer, AL)
  • 4 days ago

Responsibilities Perform month end close procedures including preparing and recording manual journal entries Analyze facility level financial statements, providing insightful analysis relative to financial...

Business Unit Accountant - Fund Accounting Team

  • Hoover, AL (9 miles from Bessemer, AL)
  • 4 days ago
  • Hoover, AL (9 miles from Bessemer, AL)
  • 4 days ago

Performs general accounting tasks that may include, but are not limited to, preparing journal entries, reconciling accounts, and preparing summaries or supporting documentation for reports....

Senior Property Accountant

  • Mountain Brook, AL (13 miles from Bessemer, AL)
  • 5 days ago
  • Mountain Brook, AL (13 miles from Bessemer, AL)
  • 5 days ago

Key Responsibilities Manage the full-cycle accounting process for assigned properties, including journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations....

Business Unit Accountant - Fund Accounting Team

  • Birmingham, AL (11 miles from Bessemer, AL)
  • 5 days ago
  • Birmingham, AL (11 miles from Bessemer, AL)
  • 5 days ago

Performs general accounting tasks that may include, but are not limited to, preparing journal entries, reconciling accounts, and preparing summaries or supporting documentation for reports....

Entry Level Accountant Entry Level Accountant

  • Birmingham, AL (11 miles from Bessemer, AL)
  • 5 days ago
  • Birmingham, AL (11 miles from Bessemer, AL)
  • 5 days ago

Prepare financial statements Perform branch audit evaluations Assemble bank reconciliation and account schedule Prepare journal entries, expense accruals and allocations Participate in a timely and...

Accountant

  • Birmingham, AL (11 miles from Bessemer, AL)
  • 5 days ago
  • Birmingham, AL (11 miles from Bessemer, AL)
  • 5 days ago

entries and month-end close activities....

Sr Tax Accountant

  • Birmingham, AL (11 miles from Bessemer, AL)
  • 6 days ago
  • Birmingham, AL (11 miles from Bessemer, AL)
  • 6 days ago

Peoplesoft, Vertex and Thomson Reuters OneSource experience preferred, but not required Not the right fit?...

Staff Accountant

  • Mountain Brook, AL (13 miles from Bessemer, AL)
  • 6 days ago
  • Mountain Brook, AL (13 miles from Bessemer, AL)
  • 6 days ago

Key Responsibilities: Prepare journal entries and assist with month-end close Reconcile key accounts (cash, AP, AR, payroll) Track and report on project/job costs Collaborate with project managers to...

Accountant, Property Tax

  • Birmingham, AL (11 miles from Bessemer, AL)
  • 6 days ago
  • Birmingham, AL (11 miles from Bessemer, AL)
  • 6 days ago

We're Coming Back Together To Be Together 100% In Office Indirect Tax Accountant About the Job : What You'll Do : Work closely with 3rd party provider to maintain property tax database, timely update...

Property Accountant

  • Birmingham, AL (11 miles from Bessemer, AL)
  • 6 days ago
  • Birmingham, AL (11 miles from Bessemer, AL)
  • 6 days ago

Property Accountant / Real Estate Accountant Step into a high-impact accounting role with a company that owns, develops, and manages commercial real estate across the Southeast....

Management Accountant - Fixed Term Appointment

  • Birmingham, AL (11 miles from Bessemer, AL)
  • 7 days ago
  • Birmingham, AL (11 miles from Bessemer, AL)
  • 7 days ago

The Management Accountant role in the GPA is integral to ensuring transactions are accurately recorded, producing management information, forecasts and supporting the business and GPA clients to make...

Entry Level Accountant

  • Birmingham, AL (11 miles from Bessemer, AL)
  • 8 days ago
  • Birmingham, AL (11 miles from Bessemer, AL)
  • 8 days ago

Prepare financial statements Perform branch audit evaluations Assemble bank reconciliation and account schedule Prepare journal entries, expense accruals and allocations Participate in a timely and...

Staff Accountant

  • Birmingham, AL (11 miles from Bessemer, AL)
  • 8 days ago
  • Birmingham, AL (11 miles from Bessemer, AL)
  • 8 days ago

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Salary for Accountant Jobs in Bessemer, AL

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Highest Education Level

Accountants in Bessemer, AL 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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