Accountant Jobs in South San Francisco, 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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Accountant - Payroll

  • Hayward, CA (18 miles from South San Francisco, CA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Hayward, CA (18 miles from South San Francisco, CA)
  • 11 days ago

The Accountant coordinates job duties and responsibilities with the Manager, Accounting and processes payroll in coordination with HR. The Accountant reports directly to the Manager, Accounting....

Project Accountant

  • San Leandro, CA (14 miles from South San Francisco, CA)
  • 25 days ago
  • San Leandro, CA (14 miles from South San Francisco, CA)
  • 25 days ago

Are you a detail-oriented accountant with strong organization skills?...

Accountant Stanford University

  • Stanford, CA (21 miles from South San Francisco, CA)
  • 1 hour ago
  • Stanford, CA (21 miles from South San Francisco, CA)
  • 1 hour ago

Note: This position has been deemed critical by the School of Engineering Dean's Office and is exempt from the hiring freeze. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. All candidates...

Staff Accountant

  • Palo Alto, CA (21 miles from South San Francisco, CA)
  • 20 hours ago
  • Palo Alto, CA (21 miles from South San Francisco, CA)
  • 20 hours ago

We believe the best work is done when collaborating and therefore require in-person presence in our office locations. ] We are seeking a meticulous and highly organized Staff Accountant with a strong...

Accountant

  • Stanford, CA (21 miles from South San Francisco, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Stanford, CA (21 miles from South San Francisco, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Note: This position has been deemed critical by the School of Engineering Dean's Office and is exempt from the hiring freeze. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. All candidates...

Accountant II

  • Emeryville, CA (14 miles from South San Francisco, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Emeryville, CA (14 miles from South San Francisco, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Leading investment company is looking for an Accountant II to join their growing team....

Tax Accountant

  • San Francisco, CA (8 miles from South San Francisco, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • San Francisco, CA (8 miles from South San Francisco, CA)
  • 1 day ago

We are looking for an experienced and proactive Tax Accountant to join our San Francisco-based team....

Accountant

  • Oakland, CA (13 miles from South San Francisco, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Oakland, CA (13 miles from South San Francisco, CA)
  • 1 day ago

\n MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS EITHER PATTERN I\nExperience:\nThe equivalent of one (1) year of full-time experience in the class of Accountant-Auditor in the Alameda County classified service....

Senior Revenue Analyst

  • San Francisco, CA (8 miles from South San Francisco, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • San Francisco, CA (8 miles from South San Francisco, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Strength in Trust OneTrust's mission is to enable organizations to use data and AI responsibly. Our platform simplifies the collection of data with consent and preferences, automates the...

Data Processing Clerk for a local CPA Firm (Full-Time/Part-Time)

  • Millbrae, CA (4 miles from South San Francisco, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Millbrae, CA (4 miles from South San Francisco, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Millbrae local CPA firm is seeking an accounting clerk to perform payroll and data processing tasks. This is an entry-level position, about 40 hours a week, or part-time about 20-25 hours a week,...

Construction Cost Accountant, Full or Part Time, Temp Contractor

  • Oakland, CA (13 miles from South San Francisco, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Oakland, CA (13 miles from South San Francisco, CA)
  • 2 days ago

This is a high-impact, short-term opportunity for a seasoned construction accountant to take ownership of a critical financial closeout....

Accounting, Senior Accountant

  • San Mateo, CA (8 miles from South San Francisco, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • San Mateo, CA (8 miles from South San Francisco, CA)
  • 2 days ago

We are looking for an exceptional senior accountant to join our growing team....

Senior Accountant

  • San Francisco, CA (8 miles from South San Francisco, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (8 miles from South San Francisco, CA)
  • 3 days ago

Our accountants, analysts, and managers balance the bottom line with multiple budget priorities and revenue streams....

Accountant Specialty, Senior

  • Oakland, CA (13 miles from South San Francisco, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Oakland, CA (13 miles from South San Francisco, CA)
  • 3 days ago

accounting principles (SSAP) and generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) Maintain current knowledge of federal regulatory requirements of the Affordable Care Act and applicable regulations...

Grant Accountant

  • San Francisco, CA (8 miles from South San Francisco, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (8 miles from South San Francisco, CA)
  • 3 days ago

Position Summary : National Audubon Society seeks a Grant Accountant to monitor Audubons assigned portfolio of government and foundation grants....

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Salary for Accountant Jobs in South San Francisco, CA

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Highest Education Level

Accountants in South San Francisco, 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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