Accountant Jobs in Cupertino, 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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Payroll Accountant

  • Sunnyvale, CA (9 miles from Cupertino, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA (9 miles from Cupertino, CA)
  • 4 days ago

Sunnyvale manufacturing company seeks a self-motivated and detail-oriented Payroll Accountant to perform bi-weekly payroll using ADP Workforce Now system and to handle other accounting tasks....

Staff Accountant

  • Mountain View, CA (8 miles from Cupertino, CA)
  • 7 hours ago
  • Mountain View, CA (8 miles from Cupertino, CA)
  • 7 hours ago

Coordinate month-end and year-end closing activities related to accounts payable, including accruals, reconciliations, and journal entries....

AP Accountant

  • Palo Alto, CA (10 miles from Cupertino, CA)
  • 20 hours ago
  • Palo Alto, CA (10 miles from Cupertino, CA)
  • 20 hours ago

General Ledger Perform monthly account reconciliations and prepare journal entries, as needed. Reconcile monthly grant information with Grants system. Responsible for month-end/quarter-end close....

Senior Accountant

  • Santa Cruz, CA (15 miles from Cupertino, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Santa Cruz, CA (15 miles from Cupertino, CA)
  • 2 days ago

entries for revenues from taxes, apportionments, interest and other sources; prepares journal entries for all payables including payroll, accounts payable and student financial aid disbursements; reconciles...

Senior Accountant- SEC Reporting & Technical Accounting

  • San Jose, CA (11 miles from Cupertino, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • San Jose, CA (11 miles from Cupertino, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Assess and prepare monthly revenue adjustment journal entries for bridging French GAAP to U.S. GAAP....

Revenue Operations Manager (Accountant) (ROMGR01)

  • Santa Clara, CA (8 miles from Cupertino, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Santa Clara, CA (8 miles from Cupertino, CA)
  • 3 days ago

Revenue Operations Manager (Accountant) (ROMGR01) Job Employer Name: NVIDIA CorporationSpiderID: 13826535 Location: Santa Clara, CaliforniaDate Posted: 8/29/2024 Wage:Category: Engineering Job Code:...

Revenue Operations Accountant, Cloud Controllership

  • Sunnyvale, CA (7 miles from Cupertino, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA (7 miles from Cupertino, CA)
  • 3 days ago

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Chartered Accountant (CA). 7 years of experience in accounting or a related function, or 5 years with an advanced degree in accounting, business, or finance....

Regional Accountant Property Management

  • Mountain View, CA (8 miles from Cupertino, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Mountain View, CA (8 miles from Cupertino, CA)
  • 4 days ago

Regional Accountant (South Bay) The Regional Accountant will be situated within an apartment community leasing office, and will provide the following accounting functions to that community and as well...

Senior Financial Accountant

  • Union City, CA (21 miles from Cupertino, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Union City, CA (21 miles from Cupertino, CA)
  • 4 days ago

entries and month end close....

Senior Revenue Analyst, Revenue Operations

  • Santa Clara, CA (8 miles from Cupertino, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Santa Clara, CA (8 miles from Cupertino, CA)
  • 5 days ago

degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA preferred or equivalent military experience required Additional Information The Team You have a passion for numbers, and our organization has a...

Cost Accountant

  • San Jose, CA (11 miles from Cupertino, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • San Jose, CA (11 miles from Cupertino, CA)
  • 6 days ago

About This Role We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Cost Accountant to join our finance team....

Accountant

  • Palo Alto, CA (10 miles from Cupertino, CA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Palo Alto, CA (10 miles from Cupertino, CA)
  • 7 days ago

Client: College Job Title: Accounting Associate Location: Stanford, CA 94305 Duration: 12 Months (Hybrid) Pay Rate: $30.00/hr - $33.00/hr. Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles...

Senior Accountant

  • Redwood City, CA (14 miles from Cupertino, CA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Redwood City, CA (14 miles from Cupertino, CA)
  • 7 days ago

This includes reviewing journal entries, account reconciliations, preparation of disclosure schedules for financial filings, and fluctuation analysis....

Senior General Accountant

  • Palo Alto, CA (10 miles from Cupertino, CA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Palo Alto, CA (10 miles from Cupertino, CA)
  • 8 days ago

Responsibilities will include the following: Perform general accounting functions including preparation of journal entries, account analysis, and reconciliations....

Revenue Analyst - (B4)

  • Santa Clara, CA (8 miles from Cupertino, CA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Santa Clara, CA (8 miles from Cupertino, CA)
  • 8 days ago

Who We Are Applied Materials is the global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. We design, build and service...

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Salary for Accountant Jobs in Cupertino, CA

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Highest Education Level

Accountants in Cupertino, 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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