Accountant Jobs in Fremont, 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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Project Accountant (Hybrid)

  • Finsol Staffing
  • South San Francisco, CA (24 miles from Fremont, CA)
  • 10 days ago
  • South San Francisco, CA (24 miles from Fremont, CA)
  • 10 days ago

Senior Project Accountant Full-service construction firm seeking a Senior Project Accountant to support project managers, oversee project accounting operations, mentor junior staff, and ensure accurate...

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Senior Accountant

  • Kn Properties
  • Half Moon Bay, CA (24 miles from Fremont, CA)
  • 12 days ago
  • Half Moon Bay, CA (24 miles from Fremont, CA)
  • 12 days ago

Reconcile balance sheet general ledger balances and book appropriate journal entries Prepare year-end packages for tax preparer Serve as a trusted information resource and liaison to asset management...

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Senior Accountant (Payroll)- Department of Finance

  • City of San Jose, CA
  • San Jose, CA (16 miles from Fremont, CA)
  • 3 hours ago
  • San Jose, CA (16 miles from Fremont, CA)
  • 3 hours ago

Experience Four (4) years of experience at the working level of a professional accountant....

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Senior Accountant, Corporate Accounting

  • Chan Zuckerberg
  • Redwood City, CA (15 miles from Fremont, CA)
  • 3 hours ago
  • Redwood City, CA (15 miles from Fremont, CA)
  • 3 hours ago

This includes AI-assisted reconciliations, automated journal entry support, or AI-powered analytics. You will be responsible for continuing to build and improve upon these capabilities as we grow....

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Senior Accountant - Comp & Benefits

  • Visa
  • Foster City, CA (15 miles from Fremont, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Foster City, CA (15 miles from Fremont, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Reconcile and prepare journal entries for payroll, equity, stock-based compensation, benefits, and related intercompany activities....

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Staff Accountant

  • 2B Living
  • San Carlos, CA (16 miles from Fremont, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • San Carlos, CA (16 miles from Fremont, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Owner distribution for review by accountants as needed. Other ad hoc tasks as assigned. Requirements: Bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance preferred....

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Port Staff Accountant I

  • Port of Oakland
  • Oakland, CA (19 miles from Fremont, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Oakland, CA (19 miles from Fremont, CA)
  • 2 days ago

. * The Port is currently recruiting for the classification of Port Staff Accountant I....

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Property Accountant

  • Pleasanton, CA (9 miles from Fremont, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Pleasanton, CA (9 miles from Fremont, CA)
  • 2 days ago

- Do you have 2 to 8 years of solid professional experience as a Property Accountant working for a commercial office real estate company?...

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Senior Accountant

  • Patelco Credit Union
  • Dublin, CA (11 miles from Fremont, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Dublin, CA (11 miles from Fremont, CA)
  • 2 days ago

This position requires an organized, technically proficient accountant with an analytical mind and learning agility....

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Staff Accountant

  • LHH
  • Fremont, CA
  • 4 days ago
  • Fremont, CA
  • 4 days ago

Responsibilities: Prepare and post journal entries and maintain general ledger accuracy Support month-end and year-end close processes Perform balance sheet and bank reconciliations and investigate...

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Senior Accountant

  • Visa
  • Foster City, CA (15 miles from Fremont, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Foster City, CA (15 miles from Fremont, CA)
  • 4 days ago

What You'll Do Assist in redesigning financial processes to identify inefficiencies and automating routine tasks such as journal entries and account reconciliations....

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Fund Accountant Consultant (Venture Capital)

  • Addison Group
  • Menlo Park, CA (13 miles from Fremont, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Menlo Park, CA (13 miles from Fremont, CA)
  • 4 days ago

VC firm seeks a Fund Accountant on an interim basis to assist with the in-house fund accounting function for a 6+ month contract duration through 12/31/26....

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Senior Accountant - General Accounting

  • Stanford Medicine Children's Health
  • Menlo Park, CA (13 miles from Fremont, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Menlo Park, CA (13 miles from Fremont, CA)
  • 5 days ago

Under general direction Senior Accountant is responsible for the more complex activities associated with maintaining general ledger accounts and for developing financial statements and reports....

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Senior Accountant (Payroll GL & Fixed Assets)

  • Addison Group
  • Redwood City, CA (15 miles from Fremont, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Redwood City, CA (15 miles from Fremont, CA)
  • 5 days ago

Must have prior payroll accounting/payroll journal entry experience in a complex environment. CPA certification or working towards it is highly desired....

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Staff Accountant

  • Enterprise Mobility
  • San Ramon, CA (14 miles from Fremont, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • San Ramon, CA (14 miles from Fremont, CA)
  • 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...

Hybrid

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Salary for Accountant Jobs in Fremont, CA

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Highest Education Level

Accountants in Fremont, CA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
54.6%
Master's Degree
28.3%
Associate's Degree
6.8%
High School or GED
4.5%
Vocational Degree or Certification
3.8%
Doctorate Degree
1.0%
Some College
0.7%
Some High School
0.2%


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