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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Payroll Accountant

  • Sunnyvale, CA (21 miles from Livermore, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA (21 miles from Livermore, CA)
  • 6 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....

Senior Global Accountant

  • San Jose, CA (17 miles from Livermore, CA)
  • 11 hours ago
  • San Jose, CA (17 miles from Livermore, CA)
  • 11 hours ago

Play a central role in our month-end close, preparing journal entries, account reconciliations, and conducting in-depth flux analysis....

Jr Accountant - Corp Morgan Hill, CA

  • Morgan Hill, CA (23 miles from Livermore, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Morgan Hill, CA (23 miles from Livermore, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Making journal entries in the ledger for accounts debited and credited. Preparing balance sheet and income and loss statement at the end of the month....

Accountant IV

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

Our client, a leader in the data solutions industry, is seeking an Accountant IV to join their team....

General Ledger & Financial System Accountant (Mid/Senior)

  • Livermore, CA
  • 4 days ago
  • Livermore, CA
  • 4 days ago

Qualifications Bachelors Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience....

GL Accountant

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

Employer will accept a bachelors degree (or foreign equivalent) in one of the requisite fields followed by 1 years of experience in the position Accountant, Financial Analyst or related Job Criteria...

Senior Revenue Analyst

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

entries, processing of revenue subledger postings, reconciliations and internal reporting to Danaher Partner with business organizations (Sales Operations, Order Management, Contract Lifecycle, IT,...

Sr Revenue Analyst - NPI

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

degree in Accounting or Finance, related discipline or equivalent military experience required Big 4 and relevant industry experience preferred 5+ years of progressive experience in revenue accounting...

Accountant

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

Under general direction, a Senior Accountant is responsible for compiling data for financial and fiscal reports; analyzing and reconciling financial transactions and accounts; preparing journal entries...

Accountant #04

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

ACCOUNTANT #04 About the Employer The Alum Rock Union Elementary School District in San Jose is nestled in the beautiful foothills of the Santa Clara Valley in the San Francisco Bay Area....

Accountant

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

Prepare journal entries and account reconciliations for assigned general ledger accounts including cash, credit cards, travel expenses, and outside contractors....

Lead Accountant (ONSITE)

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

Complete monthly reclassifications of journal entries as needed....

Director, Cost Accountant

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

System Implementation & Documentation Lead or support system configurations within SAP S/4HANA and SAP Ariba to collect cost elements and automate journal entries....

Technical & SEC Reporting Accountant

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

Summary: This is a Senior Accountant position within the Technical Accounting and SEC Reporting team at Personalis....

Temporary Senior Accountant

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

Overview of Position: Reporting to the CFO, this position conducts grant and contract invoicing, accounting duties, assists with payroll, and prepares journal entries and bank reconciliations....

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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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