Accountant Jobs in Los Altos, 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 (21 miles from Los Altos, CA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Hayward, CA (21 miles from Los Altos, CA)
  • 9 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...

Payroll Accountant

  • Sunnyvale, CA (8 miles from Los Altos, CA)
  • 14 days ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA (8 miles from Los Altos, CA)
  • 14 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....

Accountant

  • San Jose, CA (14 miles from Los Altos, CA)
  • 5 hours ago
  • San Jose, CA (14 miles from Los Altos, CA)
  • 5 hours 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 (10 miles from Los Altos, CA)
  • 14 hours ago
  • Santa Clara, CA (10 miles from Los Altos, CA)
  • 14 hours 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....

Accounting, Senior Accountant

  • San Mateo, CA (17 miles from Los Altos, CA)
  • 14 hours ago
  • San Mateo, CA (17 miles from Los Altos, CA)
  • 14 hours ago

Work on close activities, including preparation of journal entries, reconciliations....

Accountant

  • San Jose, CA (14 miles from Los Altos, CA)
  • 18 hours ago
  • San Jose, CA (14 miles from Los Altos, CA)
  • 18 hours 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 (14 miles from Los Altos, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • San Jose, CA (14 miles from Los Altos, CA)
  • 1 day ago

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

Director, Cost Accountant

  • San Jose, CA (14 miles from Los Altos, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • San Jose, CA (14 miles from Los Altos, CA)
  • 1 day ago

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

Senior Accountant

  • Palo Alto, CA (5 miles from Los Altos, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Palo Alto, CA (5 miles from Los Altos, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Familiarity with consolidation, intercompany transactions, and foreign currency a plus. Why Join BitGo?...

Technical & SEC Reporting Accountant

  • Fremont, CA (16 miles from Los Altos, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Fremont, CA (16 miles from Los Altos, CA)
  • 1 day ago

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

Temporary Senior Accountant

  • San Jose, CA (14 miles from Los Altos, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • San Jose, CA (14 miles from Los Altos, CA)
  • 2 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....

Senior Accountant (ONSITE)

  • San Jose, CA (14 miles from Los Altos, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • San Jose, CA (14 miles from Los Altos, CA)
  • 3 days ago

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

Sr Accountant

  • San Mateo, CA (17 miles from Los Altos, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • San Mateo, CA (17 miles from Los Altos, CA)
  • 3 days ago

Sr Accountant Recruiter Ursus, Inc....

Senior International Accountant

  • Campbell, CA (12 miles from Los Altos, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Campbell, CA (12 miles from Los Altos, CA)
  • 5 days ago

intercompany transactions....

Senior Accountant - District Office

  • Santa Clara, CA (10 miles from Los Altos, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Santa Clara, CA (10 miles from Los Altos, CA)
  • 5 days ago

Senior Accountant - District Office Job Summary Basic Functions: Under the direction of the Administrator of Business Services, perform professional accounting activities related to the preparation,...

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Salary for Accountant Jobs in Los Altos, CA

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Highest Education Level

Accountants in Los Altos, 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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