Accountant Jobs in Saratoga, 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 (11 miles from Saratoga, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA (11 miles from Saratoga, 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....

Accountant II - Planning and Building (County Promotional Only)

  • Redwood City, CA (17 miles from Saratoga, CA)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Redwood City, CA (17 miles from Saratoga, 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 (17 miles from Saratoga, CA)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Redwood City, CA (17 miles from Saratoga, CA)
  • 6 hours ago

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

Senior Global Accountant

  • San Jose, CA (10 miles from Saratoga, CA)
  • 11 hours ago
  • San Jose, CA (10 miles from Saratoga, CA)
  • 11 hours ago

Play a central role in our month-end close, preparing journal entries, account reconciliations, and conducting in-depth flux analysis....

Jr Accountant - Corp Morgan Hill, CA

  • Morgan Hill, CA (24 miles from Saratoga, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Morgan Hill, CA (24 miles from Saratoga, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Making journal entries in the ledger for accounts debited and credited. Preparing balance sheet and income and loss statement at the end of the month....

AP/GL Accountant

  • Menlo Park, CA (15 miles from Saratoga, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Menlo Park, CA (15 miles from Saratoga, CA)
  • 1 day ago

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

AP Accountant

  • Menlo Park, CA (15 miles from Saratoga, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Menlo Park, CA (15 miles from Saratoga, CA)
  • 2 days ago

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

Accountant - I

  • Santa Cruz, CA (14 miles from Saratoga, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Santa Cruz, CA (14 miles from Saratoga, CA)
  • 2 days ago

The County of Santa Cruz is seeking an Accountant I. Are you a Certified Public Accountant seeking new opportunities?...

Senior Accountant

  • Menlo Park, CA (15 miles from Saratoga, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Menlo Park, CA (15 miles from Saratoga, CA)
  • 3 days ago

Prepare and review complex journal entries and account reconciliations, mainly for R&D, as well as clinical trial accruals, cash, receivables, prepayments, and G&A accounts as needed Own and review...

Accountant IV

  • San Jose, CA (10 miles from Saratoga, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • San Jose, CA (10 miles from Saratoga, CA)
  • 4 days ago

Our client, a leader in the data solutions industry, is seeking an Accountant IV to join their team....

Accountant

  • Palo Alto, CA (14 miles from Saratoga, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Palo Alto, CA (14 miles from Saratoga, CA)
  • 4 days ago

Assist in the preparation of basic management information reports.Identify and resolve incorrect journal entries, data anomalies, deviations from established procedures, and unusual issues....

GL Accountant

  • Fremont, CA (21 miles from Saratoga, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Fremont, CA (21 miles from Saratoga, CA)
  • 5 days ago

Employer will accept a bachelors degree (or foreign equivalent) in one of the requisite fields followed by 1 years of experience in the position Accountant, Financial Analyst or related Job Criteria...

Senior Revenue Analyst

  • Santa Clara, CA (8 miles from Saratoga, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Santa Clara, CA (8 miles from Saratoga, CA)
  • 5 days ago

entries, processing of revenue subledger postings, reconciliations and internal reporting to Danaher Partner with business organizations (Sales Operations, Order Management, Contract Lifecycle, IT,...

Accountant Stanford University

  • Stanford, CA (13 miles from Saratoga, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Stanford, CA (13 miles from Saratoga, CA)
  • 5 days ago

Identify and resolve incorrect journal entries, data anomalies, deviations from established procedures, and unusual issues. Collect data and perform research on details of transactions....

Staff Accountant

  • Palo Alto, CA (14 miles from Saratoga, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Palo Alto, CA (14 miles from Saratoga, CA)
  • 6 days ago

RESPONSIBILITIES Assist with monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes, including journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations....

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Salary for Accountant Jobs in Saratoga, CA

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Highest Education Level

Accountants in Saratoga, 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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