Accountant Jobs in Livermore, 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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Senior Technical Accountant, Stock-Based Compensation

  • San Jose, CA (17 miles from Livermore, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • San Jose, CA (17 miles from Livermore, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Reporting to the Director of Technical Accounting, you will be responsible for: Supporting stock-based compensation (SBC) and equity accounting processes, including preparation of journal entries, reconciliations...

Revenue Accountant/Revenue Manager

  • San Jose, CA (17 miles from Livermore, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • San Jose, CA (17 miles from Livermore, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Conduct monthly/quarterly close tasks, including revenue reviews, journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations....

Accountant III/Senior Acct

  • Fremont, CA (19 miles from Livermore, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Fremont, CA (19 miles from Livermore, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Accountant/Senior Accountant Ledgent Finance & Accounting's client is currently seeking an experienced Accountant/Senior Accountant to join their team in California....

Visiting Professor Accounting CPA preferred in San Jose

  • Newark, CA (22 miles from Livermore, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Newark, CA (22 miles from Livermore, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Opportunity: DeVry University focuses on developing long-term relationships with superior instructors who have high professional standards, excellent communication skills, enthusiasm and a...

Staff Accountant

  • San Jose, CA (17 miles from Livermore, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • San Jose, CA (17 miles from Livermore, CA)
  • 3 days ago

You also have demonstrated accounting acumen and experience reviewing and managing trial balances, reconciling accounts, preparing journal entries, and completing month-, quarter-, and year-end processes...

Staff Accountant

  • Sunnyvale, CA (22 miles from Livermore, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA (22 miles from Livermore, CA)
  • 3 days ago

Execute maintenance and corrective journal entries. Acts as liaison between Field Operations, Corporate Accounting, client partners and third-party vendors....

District Accountant

  • Newark, CA (22 miles from Livermore, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Newark, CA (22 miles from Livermore, CA)
  • 3 days ago

For more information about this position, go to the pdf file here Accountant-...14.pdf...

Accountant II

  • San Jose, CA (17 miles from Livermore, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • San Jose, CA (17 miles from Livermore, CA)
  • 4 days ago

This includes but is not limited to drawdowns/return of funds, reporting, general ledger reconciliations, preparing/posting journal entries, and collaboration with Bursar's Office and FASO....

Sr Revenue Analyst - NPI

  • Santa Clara, CA (20 miles from Livermore, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Santa Clara, CA (20 miles from Livermore, CA)
  • 4 days ago

degree in Accounting or Finance, related discipline Big 4 and relevant industry experience preferred 5+ years of progressive experience in revenue accounting and operation in the technology industry...

Accountant II San Jose State University

  • San Jose, CA (17 miles from Livermore, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • San Jose, CA (17 miles from Livermore, CA)
  • 5 days ago

This includes but is not limited to drawdowns/return of funds, reporting, general ledger reconciliations, preparing/posting journal entries, and collaboration with Bursars Office and FASO....

Staff Accountant

  • Santa Clara, CA (20 miles from Livermore, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Santa Clara, CA (20 miles from Livermore, CA)
  • 5 days ago

We are searching for a Staff Accountant to join our team....

Cost Accountant

  • Morgan Hill, CA (23 miles from Livermore, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Morgan Hill, CA (23 miles from Livermore, CA)
  • 6 days ago

Toray Advanced Composites (TAC) is a leading supplier of advanced composite materials for the aerospace, sporting goods, motorsport, and industrial markets. You will find our thermoset composite...

Regional Accountant Property Management Part-time

  • Santa Clara, CA (20 miles from Livermore, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Santa Clara, CA (20 miles from Livermore, CA)
  • 6 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...

Sr Accountant

  • Fremont, CA (19 miles from Livermore, CA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Fremont, CA (19 miles from Livermore, CA)
  • 7 days ago

Essential Responsibilities: Prepare and post monthly journal entries and assist with month-end and year-end close....

Property Accountant

  • Fremont, CA (19 miles from Livermore, CA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Fremont, CA (19 miles from Livermore, CA)
  • 8 days ago

Position Overview Ledgent Finance & Accounting's client is actively seeking a skilled and experienced Senior Property Accountant to join their team in California....

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Salary for Accountant Jobs in Livermore, CA

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Highest Education Level

Accountants in Livermore, 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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