Accountant Jobs in Orange, 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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Staff Accountant - Commercial Property

Do you have a sharp eye for numbers and experience in real estate accounting? Are you looking to join a stable, well-established company where your attention to detail and financial accuracy will...

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Property Accountant

Do you have a sharp eye for numbers and experience in real estate accounting? Are you looking to join a stable company where your attention to detail and financial accuracy will make a real...

Senior Staff Accountant

  • Orange, CA
  • 4 hours ago
  • Orange, CA
  • 4 hours ago

Local CPA firm seeks a full-time senior staff accountant to be a part of our team. He/she must be highly motivated and able to work independently....

Sales Consultant - CPA Centric

  • Orange, CA
  • 12 hours ago
  • Orange, CA
  • 12 hours ago

Collaborate with key referral sources, including Accountants, Banks, and existing Paychex clients, with the goal of education, consultation and to secure referrals to end user sales....

Staff Accountant

  • Huntington Beach, CA (10 miles from Orange, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Huntington Beach, CA (10 miles from Orange, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Key Duties: Assist AP/AR with invoices, receipts, vouchers, and deposits Prepare journal entries and support month-end close Create reports, including monthly rep commissions Maintain organized records...

Senior Accountant

  • City of Industry, CA (17 miles from Orange, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • City of Industry, CA (17 miles from Orange, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Senior Accountant San Gabriel Valley Salary: $100-112K annually Summary: Addison Group LA is partnering in a search for an exceptional Senior Accountant with well-rounded skills in corporate and operational...

Cost Accountant

  • City of Industry, CA (17 miles from Orange, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • City of Industry, CA (17 miles from Orange, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Responsibilities ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Monitors and analyzes departmental financial accounts, prepares period-end journal entries, and reconciles overhead expenses to ensure accuracy, cost efficiency...

Senior Accountant

  • Irvine, CA (6 miles from Orange, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Irvine, CA (6 miles from Orange, CA)
  • 1 day ago

entries, and accruals Process and manage bi-weekly payroll, including deductions, time tracking, and payroll journal entries Review and monitor AP/AR activity handled by junior accounting staff Maintain...

Senior Fixed Asset Accountant

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

About the Team: The Accounting team at Relativity is responsible for the financial integrity of the entire organization. Our functions include general ledger, accounts payable, payroll, financial...

Accountant/Auditor

  • Santa Ana, CA (2 miles from Orange, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Santa Ana, CA (2 miles from Orange, CA)
  • 1 day ago

entries, auditing accounts, records and subsidiary ledgers, and determining account classifications....

Senior Accountant

  • Walnut, CA (16 miles from Orange, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Walnut, CA (16 miles from Orange, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Senior Accountant, Walnut, CA: Supv & guide the JR ACCTNT in prepar'g ACCTG clos'g, FIN statements, periodic reconciliations of ACCTG records specific to the pharmaceutical IND. Min....

Senior Accountant - Business Office Azusa Pacific University

  • Azusa, CA (24 miles from Orange, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Azusa, CA (24 miles from Orange, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Prepares journal entries, both adjusting and closing entries....

Accountant/Bookkeeper

  • Lake Forest, CA (15 miles from Orange, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Lake Forest, CA (15 miles from Orange, CA)
  • 2 days 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...

Inventory Accountant

  • Long Beach, CA (23 miles from Orange, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Long Beach, CA (23 miles from Orange, CA)
  • 2 days ago

A large gas and oil company in Long Beach, CA is looking for an Inventory Accountant to ensure the accuracy of store inventory....

Project Accountant

  • Irvine, CA (6 miles from Orange, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Irvine, CA (6 miles from Orange, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Project Accountant Vaco $30.00 - $35.00 / hr United States, California, Irvine Jun 05, 2025 Vaco is looking for a Project Accountant to join our client's team in Huntington Beach, CA....

Demographic Data for Orange, CA

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Salary for Accountant Jobs in Orange, CA

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Highest Education Level

Accountants in Orange, 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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