Accountant Jobs in Brighton, CO

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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Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP

Estate / Fiduciary Accountant ( Hybrid )

Taft is seeking an experienced Estate/Fiduciary Accountant to join our dynamic team of legal professionals in our Denver office....

Senior Tax Accountant

  • Centennial, CO (22 miles from Brighton, CO)
  • 27 days ago
  • Centennial, CO (22 miles from Brighton, CO)
  • 27 days ago

Brief Description The Senior Tax Accountant is a key role on the BluSky Tax team that primarily supports the indirect tax compliance function and, the direct tax compliance function....

Accountant I - Payroll and Timekeeping

  • Denver, CO (17 miles from Brighton, CO)
  • 1 hour ago
  • Denver, CO (17 miles from Brighton, CO)
  • 1 hour ago

This will cover the duties assigned to the Accountant Is consisting of leave case management system assignments....

Accountant I

  • Denver, CO (20 miles from Brighton, CO)
  • 7 hours ago
  • Denver, CO (20 miles from Brighton, CO)
  • 7 hours ago

Bachelors degree in accounting or closely related field. Preferred: Telecommunications experience. Other telecom industry or job specific certifications....

Accountant

  • Westminster, CO (15 miles from Brighton, CO)
  • 7 hours ago
  • Westminster, CO (15 miles from Brighton, CO)
  • 7 hours ago

**Position Requirement & competencies:** + Bachelors Degree in Accounting or similar (Finance degree may be acceptable with recent and relevant accounting work) + Job related experience for 1-3 year...

Senior Revenue Accountant

  • Denver, CO (16 miles from Brighton, CO)
  • 7 hours ago
  • Denver, CO (16 miles from Brighton, CO)
  • 7 hours ago

**About the Role:** Confluent is seeking an experienced, self-motivated Senior Revenue Accountant to join our Revenue Accounting Operations team....

Senior Accountant

  • Westminster, CO (13 miles from Brighton, CO)
  • 7 hours ago
  • Westminster, CO (13 miles from Brighton, CO)
  • 7 hours ago

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights Required Education/Training & Work Experience: + Graduation from a college/university with a bachelors degree in accounting...

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Alternative Investments Accountant

  • Englewood, CO (23 miles from Brighton, CO)
  • 8 hours ago
  • Englewood, CO (23 miles from Brighton, CO)
  • 8 hours ago

Acting as primary fund accountant on multiple relationships, ensures all fund accounting functions are in completed in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)....

Associate Corporate Accountant

  • Broomfield, CO (14 miles from Brighton, CO)
  • 8 hours ago
  • Broomfield, CO (14 miles from Brighton, CO)
  • 8 hours ago

Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field 1-3 years of relevant Accounting experience Required Skills, Talents, & Experience Enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems experience, Microsoft...

Project Accountant

  • Denver, CO (16 miles from Brighton, CO)
  • 8 hours ago
  • Denver, CO (16 miles from Brighton, CO)
  • 8 hours ago

Davis Partnership Architects has an immediate, full-time, position for a talented and experienced Project Accountant....

IT Accountant

  • Englewood, CO (23 miles from Brighton, CO)
  • 11 hours ago
  • Englewood, CO (23 miles from Brighton, CO)
  • 11 hours ago

Key Responsibilities:? Managing and maintaining financial records, including general ledger accounts and financial statements? Reviewing financial documents and transactions to ensure accuracy and...

Senior Accountant, Kroenke Sports Holdings

  • Denver, CO (16 miles from Brighton, CO)
  • 15 hours ago
  • Denver, CO (16 miles from Brighton, CO)
  • 15 hours ago

Senior Accountant, Kroenke Sports Holdings Kroenke Sports & Entertainment - Manager Denver CO Accounting/Finance other 0 3 days ago In order to be considered for this role, after clicking "Apply Now...

Accountant

  • Englewood, CO (23 miles from Brighton, CO)
  • 20 hours ago
  • Englewood, CO (23 miles from Brighton, CO)
  • 20 hours ago

The accountant will also work to improve internal and external stakeholder experience with Vitrolife Group....

Corporate Accountant

  • Broomfield, CO (14 miles from Brighton, CO)
  • 1 day ago
  • Broomfield, CO (14 miles from Brighton, CO)
  • 1 day ago

degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field Required Skills, Talents & Experience Enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems experience, Microsoft Business Central is a plus Comprehensive knowledge...

Senior Accountant

  • Denver, CO (16 miles from Brighton, CO)
  • 1 day ago
  • Denver, CO (16 miles from Brighton, CO)
  • 1 day ago

Preferred: State licensure as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA). 1 year relevant experience. We improve lives. In big ways through learning, healing, and discovery....

Demographic Data for Brighton, CO

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Salary for Accountant Jobs in Brighton, CO

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Highest Education Level

Accountants in Brighton, CO 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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