Accountant Jobs in Santa Cruz, 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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Senior Accountant

  • Santa Clara, CA (22 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 22 hours ago
  • Santa Clara, CA (22 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 22 hours ago

The Senior Accountant will be responsible for reconciling general ledger and bank accounts, posting journal entries, preparing financial statements, ensuring accurate reporting, reviewing cashflow forecasts...

Senior SEC Accountant

  • Santa Clara, CA (22 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 22 hours ago
  • Santa Clara, CA (22 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 22 hours ago

Senior SEC Accountant???? Location: San Francisco (Hybrid) Join a dynamic public biotech company undergoing strategic growth and transformation....

Senior Accountant

  • San Jose, CA (24 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 22 hours ago
  • San Jose, CA (24 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 22 hours ago

Supervision & Mentoring: Supervise and mentor a team of accountants, fostering a culture of accuracy, compliance, and continuous improvement....

Senior Accountant

  • Santa Clara, CA (22 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 22 hours ago
  • Santa Clara, CA (22 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 22 hours ago

Accountant to join their dynamic team....

Senior Corporate Accountant

  • Santa Clara, CA (22 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 22 hours ago
  • Santa Clara, CA (22 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 22 hours ago

We are seeking a Senior Accountant to join our dynamic accounting team at a leading multi-strategy investment firm....

Staff Accountant

  • Santa Clara, CA (22 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 22 hours ago
  • Santa Clara, CA (22 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 22 hours ago

Assist with preparing and maintaining financial records, including journal entries, reconciliations, and general ledger activities....

Senior Fund Accountant

  • Santa Clara, CA (22 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 22 hours ago
  • Santa Clara, CA (22 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 22 hours ago

degree in Accounting or related business degree; CPA and/or MBA preferred 3-5 years of professional experience at a public accounting firm - audit or tax, venture fund, or both Experience with fund...

Technical Accountant

  • San Jose, CA (24 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 22 hours ago
  • San Jose, CA (24 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 22 hours ago

We have an exciting opportunity for a Technical Accountant with the top leading multimedia and creative software company in the world using cutting-edge tools and technologies, including industry-leading...

Accountant

  • San Jose, CA (24 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 22 hours ago
  • San Jose, CA (24 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 22 hours ago

any payment issues Interpret and understand billing/payment activity; Coordinate with A/R Manager for activities such as journal entry, reconciliation, internal invoice processing, etc....

Senior Fund Accountant

  • San Jose, CA (24 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 22 hours ago
  • San Jose, CA (24 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 22 hours ago

We are looking for a qualified candidate to oversee the accounting, operations, and administration of assigned private investment funds managed by a premier Venture Capital firm. The firm also...

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Senior Accountant

  • San Jose, CA (24 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 22 hours ago
  • San Jose, CA (24 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 22 hours ago

Key Responsibilities Financial Management Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual closings Manage intercompany transactions and equity accounting for multiple LLCs and LPs Support audit and tax processes...

Senior Accountant

  • Santa Clara, CA (22 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 22 hours ago
  • Santa Clara, CA (22 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 22 hours ago

The Senior Accountant is responsible for performing complex accounting functions requiring professional knowledge of accounting principles and practices....

Senior Accountant

  • San Jose, CA (24 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 22 hours ago
  • San Jose, CA (24 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 22 hours ago

, intercompany transactions, account reconciliations, and month-end consolidations....

Staff Accountant

  • Santa Clara, CA (22 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 22 hours ago
  • Santa Clara, CA (22 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 22 hours ago

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Staff Accountant to join our growing company....

Staff Accountant (Bilingual Mandarin Speaking)

  • San Jose, CA (24 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 22 hours ago
  • San Jose, CA (24 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 22 hours ago

This is a full-time, on-site role as an Auditor/Accountant at Chen & Fan Accountancy Corporation in San Jose, CA....

Demographic Data for Santa Cruz, CA

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Salary for Accountant Jobs in Santa Cruz, CA

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Highest Education Level

Accountants in Santa Cruz, CA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
54.5%
Master's Degree
28.1%
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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