Accountant Jobs in Hayward, 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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Accountant - Payroll

  • Hayward, CA
  • 7 days ago
  • Hayward, CA
  • 7 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...

Senior Business Tax Consultant - Work From Home

  • San Francisco, CA (19 miles from Hayward, CA)
  • 19 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (19 miles from Hayward, CA)
  • 19 days ago

Must possess active unrestricted credential: EA (Enrolled Agent), CPA (Certified Public Accountant), or Practicing Attorney Minimum of 2 seasons of personal Tax Preparation experience, with a minimum...

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Tax Preparer - Work from Home - 2+ Yrs Paid Tax Experience Required

  • San Francisco, CA (19 miles from Hayward, CA)
  • 19 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (19 miles from Hayward, CA)
  • 19 days ago

Overview Earn additional income as a remote Tax Associate - help people file with confidence! Are you an experienced tax professional looking for a flexible, remote opportunity this tax season? If...

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Business Tax Specialist - Work From Home

  • San Francisco, CA (19 miles from Hayward, CA)
  • 11 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (19 miles from Hayward, CA)
  • 11 days ago

Must possess active unrestricted credential: EA (Enrolled Agent), CPA (Certified Public Accountant), or Practicing Attorney Minimum of 2 seasons of personal Tax Preparation experience, with a minimum...

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Tax Accountant - Work from Home - 2+ Yrs Paid Tax Experience Required

  • San Francisco, CA (19 miles from Hayward, CA)
  • 11 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (19 miles from Hayward, CA)
  • 11 days ago

Overview Earn additional income as a remote Tax Associate - help people file with confidence! Are you an experienced tax professional looking for a flexible, remote opportunity this tax season? If...

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Tax Professional - Work from Home

  • San Francisco, CA (19 miles from Hayward, CA)
  • 12 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (19 miles from Hayward, CA)
  • 12 days ago

Overview Earn additional income as a remote Tax Associate - help people file with confidence! Are you an experienced tax professional looking for a flexible, remote opportunity this tax season? If...

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Business Tax Accountant - Work From Home

  • San Francisco, CA (19 miles from Hayward, CA)
  • 17 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (19 miles from Hayward, CA)
  • 17 days ago

Overview At Intuit we believe everyone should have the opportunity to prosper, which is why our mission is Powering Prosperity Around the World. Being a mission-driven company includes living our...

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General Accountant 4 Oakland, CA Job ID 78696

  • Oakland, CA (10 miles from Hayward, CA)
  • 19 days ago
  • Oakland, CA (10 miles from Hayward, CA)
  • 19 days ago

degree in Accounting, Finance or related area and at least six years of progressively responsible professional accounting experience....

General Accountant 5 - Oakland, CA, Job ID 77440

  • Oakland, CA (10 miles from Hayward, CA)
  • 27 days ago
  • Oakland, CA (10 miles from Hayward, CA)
  • 27 days ago

General Ledger Management: Leads the preparation, maintenance, and reconciliation of journal entries and general ledger accounts....

Accountant

  • Palo Alto, CA (16 miles from Hayward, CA)
  • 4 hours ago
  • Palo Alto, CA (16 miles from Hayward, CA)
  • 4 hours 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, General Accounting

  • South San Francisco, CA (18 miles from Hayward, CA)
  • 9 hours ago
  • South San Francisco, CA (18 miles from Hayward, CA)
  • 9 hours ago

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelors degree in accounting or finance with at least 3+ years general accounting experience....

Accountant

  • Mountain View, CA (17 miles from Hayward, CA)
  • 15 hours ago
  • Mountain View, CA (17 miles from Hayward, CA)
  • 15 hours ago

About You Minimum of 1 year of directly related work experience in the Accounting field (new grads with the right can-do attitude will be considered) A Bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA...

Lead Accountant, Property Management

  • San Francisco, CA (19 miles from Hayward, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • San Francisco, CA (19 miles from Hayward, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Ability to effectively train and coach staff level and external accountant(s)....

Senior General Accountant

  • Palo Alto, CA (16 miles from Hayward, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Palo Alto, CA (16 miles from Hayward, CA)
  • 1 day 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 (23 miles from Hayward, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Santa Clara, CA (23 miles from Hayward, CA)
  • 2 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 Hayward, CA

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Highest Education Level

Accountants in Hayward, 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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