Accountant Jobs in Poway, 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-25240504

  • San Diego, CA (21 miles from Poway, CA)
  • 2 hours ago
  • San Diego, CA (21 miles from Poway, CA)
  • 2 hours ago

trial balances, performing review for accounting transactions, preparing and reviewing journal entries for accuracy and validity on general ledger accounts of average difficulty; analyzing, verifying...

Accountant - R&D

  • San Diego, CA (21 miles from Poway, CA)
  • 15 hours ago
  • San Diego, CA (21 miles from Poway, CA)
  • 15 hours ago

Job Description: Job Title: Accountant R&D (4 Openings) Location: Remote Employment Type: Full-Time About the Role We are currently seeking four experienced Accountants with a strong background in Research...

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Revenue Analyst - Hotel del Coronado, A Curio Collection by Hilton

  • Coronado, CA (23 miles from Poway, CA)
  • 22 hours ago
  • Coronado, CA (23 miles from Poway, CA)
  • 22 hours ago

Due to a promotion, the iconic Hotel del Coronado is looking for a Revenue Analyst to join the Revenue Management team! Join one of the last surviving wooden Victorian beach resorts in the world...

Global Financial Systems Accountant

  • San Diego, CA (21 miles from Poway, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • San Diego, CA (21 miles from Poway, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Career Area: Finance Job Description: Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc. When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do - but also...

Senior Accountant

  • San Diego, CA (21 miles from Poway, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • San Diego, CA (21 miles from Poway, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Essential Functions and Responsibilities: Prepare monthly journal entries and account reconciliations Assist with the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements Support the establishment...

Senior Accountant, ERP - San Diego, CA

  • San Diego, CA (21 miles from Poway, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • San Diego, CA (21 miles from Poway, CA)
  • 2 days ago

accounting, including lease accounting, debt and intercompany transactions....

Senior Accountant (ASC 842)

  • San Diego, CA (21 miles from Poway, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • San Diego, CA (21 miles from Poway, CA)
  • 3 days ago

A well-established organization with revenues exceeding $200M is seeking a highly skilled Senior Accountant to join their corporate accounting team....

Senior Accountant

  • Chula Vista, CA (24 miles from Poway, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Chula Vista, CA (24 miles from Poway, CA)
  • 5 days ago

RESPONSIBILITIES Lead the month-end accounting close process by preparing and reviewing journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations, as well as other supporting schedules as required Perform comparative...

Staff Accountant Growing Real Estate Investment Company

  • San Diego, CA (21 miles from Poway, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • San Diego, CA (21 miles from Poway, CA)
  • 5 days ago

Journal Entries & Property Accounting: Prepare JEs for property transactions, rent receivables, payroll liabilities, and depreciation; perform year-end reconciliations and internal audits. 4)....

Staff/Senior Accountant - Hybrid

  • San Diego, CA (21 miles from Poway, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • San Diego, CA (21 miles from Poway, CA)
  • 5 days ago

Responsibilities: Manage full-cycle month-end and quarter-end close, including journal entries, reconciliations, and SAP ledger maintenance....

Senior Tax Accountant - Trusts & Estates

  • San Diego, CA (21 miles from Poway, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • San Diego, CA (21 miles from Poway, CA)
  • 5 days ago

Senior Tax Accountant - Trusts & Estates (Banker's Hill) compensation: DOE employment type: job title: Senior Accountant We are a specialized boutique accounting firm currently seeking a one-of-a-kind...

Staff Accountant

  • Encinitas, CA (16 miles from Poway, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Encinitas, CA (16 miles from Poway, CA)
  • 6 days ago

Job Description: We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Payroll Accountant I with a specialty in Workforce Management to join our team....

Financial Accountant

  • San Diego, CA (21 miles from Poway, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • San Diego, CA (21 miles from Poway, CA)
  • 6 days ago

Job Summary Job Summary The San Diego Unified School District is seeking a Financial Accountant to perform complex professional accounting duties related to the various funds of the District; perform...

Accountant (Accountant)

  • San Diego, CA (21 miles from Poway, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • San Diego, CA (21 miles from Poway, CA)
  • 6 days ago

Similarly, "accountant" should be interpreted, generally, as "accountant and/or auditor.") OR B....

Project Accountant

  • San Diego, CA (21 miles from Poway, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • San Diego, CA (21 miles from Poway, CA)
  • 6 days ago

We have a Accountant opportunity for a construction company in San Diego, CA....

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Salary for Accountant Jobs in Poway, CA

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Highest Education Level

Accountants in Poway, 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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