Accountant Jobs in La Puente, 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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Corporate Accountant

  • Los Angeles, CA (18 miles from La Puente, CA)
  • 8 hours ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (18 miles from La Puente, CA)
  • 8 hours ago

Prepares journal entries, performs reconciliations, and performs account analysis. Audits various records to verify accuracy....

Corporate Senior Accountant

  • Los Angeles, CA (18 miles from La Puente, CA)
  • 11 hours ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (18 miles from La Puente, CA)
  • 11 hours ago

Review, analyze, and record journal entries required to reflect the monthly & quarterly activity....

Accountant - Business Office Azusa Pacific University

  • Azusa, CA (7 miles from La Puente, CA)
  • 15 hours ago
  • Azusa, CA (7 miles from La Puente, CA)
  • 15 hours ago

Corrects and reconciles account balances to external data; prepares journal entries; resolves problems associated with incorrect entries....

Corporate Accountant

  • Los Angeles, CA (18 miles from La Puente, CA)
  • 22 hours ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (18 miles from La Puente, CA)
  • 22 hours ago

Prepares journal entries, performs reconciliations, and performs account analysis. Audits various records to verify accuracy....

Senior Accountant

  • Costa Mesa, CA (24 miles from La Puente, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Costa Mesa, CA (24 miles from La Puente, CA)
  • 1 day ago

What You'll Need: Bachelors degree in Accounting/Finance, or equivalent. To thrive in this role you will have 5+ years of progressive and relevant accounting experience....

Senior Budget Analyst

  • Los Angeles, CA (18 miles from La Puente, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (18 miles from La Puente, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Senior Budget Analyst Los Angeles, CA Finance Job Type Full-time Description The Senior Budget Analyst works under the direction of the Director of Finance and will be responsible for managing a...

Senior Accountant

  • Long Beach, CA (23 miles from La Puente, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Long Beach, CA (23 miles from La Puente, CA)
  • 1 day ago

What We Need: Obagi is seeking an analytical, organized, and meticulous Senior Accountant to join our small but mighty Finance & Accounting team!...

Lewis Group of Companies Careers - Accountant - Family Office

  • Upland, CA (17 miles from La Puente, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Upland, CA (17 miles from La Puente, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Accountant, Family Office - Upland, CA The Lewis Group of Companies is a collection of separate, independent entities focused on the real estate industry....

Tax Accountant

  • Irvine, CA (22 miles from La Puente, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Irvine, CA (22 miles from La Puente, CA)
  • 1 day ago

About This Role Under the supervision of the Manager, Tax, the Tax Accountant will be accountable for preparing tax filings....

Remote Accountant

  • Los Angeles, CA (18 miles from La Puente, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (18 miles from La Puente, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Reconciling general ledger, journal entries, and bank statements. Preparing and analyzing monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements....

Remote Work

Staff/Senior Accountant

  • Los Angeles, CA (18 miles from La Puente, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (18 miles from La Puente, CA)
  • 1 day ago

the preparation of internal financial reports for management review Provide documentation and support for audits and tax compliance Required Qualifications: Bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance...

Senior Accountant (Corporate Treasury)

  • Rosemead, CA (8 miles from La Puente, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Rosemead, CA (8 miles from La Puente, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Assists in the preparation of month-end close procedures, including journal entries and reconciliations. Mentors and develops junior Treasury associates....

Associate Accountant (Lease) (T)

  • Rosemead, CA (8 miles from La Puente, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Rosemead, CA (8 miles from La Puente, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Assist in month end close activity, preparing and processing uploads and journal entries and P&L scrubs. Verify monthly statements and transactions to verify landlord accounts....

Accountant/Bookkeeper

  • Irvine, CA (22 miles from La Puente, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Irvine, CA (22 miles from La Puente, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Now Hiring for Construction Industry Accountant/Bookkeeper in Irvine, CA Pay: $30ph-$35ph 8am-5pm onsite long-term, temp to hire *must have construction industry accounting experience Ideal candidate...

Plant Accountant

  • San Dimas, CA (9 miles from La Puente, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • San Dimas, CA (9 miles from La Puente, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Degree in Accounting, Business, Finance or related discipline Five years of accounting experience, with increasing responsibility, in water/utility industry preferred Proficient with computerized office...

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Salary for Accountant Jobs in La Puente, CA

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Highest Education Level

Accountants in La Puente, CA 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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