Accountant Jobs in San Mateo, 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 (19 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA (19 miles from San Mateo, 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....

General Accountant 4 Oakland, CA Job ID 78696

  • Oakland, CA (15 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Oakland, CA (15 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

degree in Accounting, Finance or related area and at least six years of progressively responsible professional accounting experience....

Interim Senior Cost Accountant

  • Emeryville, CA (18 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 2 hours ago
  • Emeryville, CA (18 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 2 hours ago

Interim Senior Cost Accountant Our client, a manufacturing company, is looking for an Interim Sr....

Senior Accountant II

  • Emeryville, CA (18 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 4 hours ago
  • Emeryville, CA (18 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 4 hours ago

You’ll have the opportunity to work closely with department heads to prepare journal entries and review financial data....

Staff Accountant

  • Oakland, CA (15 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Oakland, CA (15 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 5 hours ago

reserves, monthly accounting close activities, and other finance and accounting projects....

Accountant II - Planning and Building (County Promotional Only)

  • Redwood City, CA (8 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Redwood City, CA (8 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 5 hours ago

Prepare journal entries and reconciliation of general ledger, journals, subsidiary accounts, and bank statements. Compile and prepare general and subsidiary ledgers and supporting schedules....

Senior Accountant Intercompany

  • Redwood City, CA (8 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Redwood City, CA (8 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 6 hours ago

Support month-end and year-end close processes for intercompany transactions. Prepare intercompany eliminations and consolidation....

Senior Accountant

  • San Francisco, CA (15 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 14 hours ago
  • San Francisco, CA (15 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 14 hours ago

degree in Accounting or Finance required Minimum 6 years in accounting field Good knowledge of US GAAP and ability to research accounting treatment for various transactions Ability to work independently...

Senior Tax Accountant

  • San Francisco, CA (15 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • San Francisco, CA (15 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Job Description: Key Responsibilities: Lead diverse tax engagements (corporate, partnership, personal, and trust). Review complex tax returns and supervise Junior staff. Consult with clients and...

Accountant Trainee

  • San Francisco, CA (15 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • San Francisco, CA (15 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Under the close supervision of the Senior Accounting Officer (Supervisor), the Accountant Trainee performs professional accounting duties in the establishment and maintenance of accounts and financial...

AP/GL Accountant

  • Menlo Park, CA (10 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Menlo Park, CA (10 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Prepares and posts journal entries for various AP-related transactions, ensuring proper financial impact in the general ledger....

Accountant

  • Oakland, CA (15 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Oakland, CA (15 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Prepares and posts journal entries; reviews and records outstanding checks and issues notices of stale dated checks....

Part-Time Accountant Needed

  • Hayward, CA (14 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Hayward, CA (14 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Some daily input and accountant reconciliations as well as various regulatory report preparations on a part-time basis. Assisting office administrator as required....

AP Accountant

  • Menlo Park, CA (10 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Menlo Park, CA (10 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Prepares and posts journal entries for various AP-related transactions, ensuring proper financial impact in the general ledger....

Senior Technical Accounting & Financial Reporting Accountant

  • San Francisco, CA (15 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (15 miles from San Mateo, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Support monthly and quarterly close processes by preparing journal entries, performing account reconciliations, and conducting fluctuation analyses....

Demographic Data for San Mateo, CA

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Salary for Accountant Jobs in San Mateo, CA

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Highest Education Level

Accountants in San Mateo, 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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