Accountant Jobs in Thornton, 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

Fiduciary Accountant ( Hybrid )

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

Property Accountant

  • Lakewood, CO (14 miles from Thornton, CO)
  • 12 days ago
  • Lakewood, CO (14 miles from Thornton, CO)
  • 12 days ago

degree in Accounting or related field is required 6 months of accounting experience or accounting internship experience necessary Strong knowledge of GAAP necessary Proficiency with MS Office Suite...

Senior Accountant

  • Broomfield, CO (8 miles from Thornton, CO)
  • 1 hour ago
  • Broomfield, CO (8 miles from Thornton, CO)
  • 1 hour ago

The Staff Accountant sits with the Accounting and Finance team, these members share a common desk area....

Remote Work

Accountant

  • Greenwood Village, CO (11 miles from Thornton, CO)
  • 11 hours ago
  • Greenwood Village, CO (11 miles from Thornton, CO)
  • 11 hours ago

coding and approvals, reconciling balance sheet accounts and preparing and posting journal entries....

Property Accountant

  • Englewood, CO (11 miles from Thornton, CO)
  • 11 hours ago
  • Englewood, CO (11 miles from Thornton, CO)
  • 11 hours ago

Qualifications Bachelors degree in Accounting. Minimum of 3 years of progressive accounting experience. Experience with Yardi software is a plus. Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook....

Staff Accountant

  • Denver, CO (12 miles from Thornton, CO)
  • 16 hours ago
  • Denver, CO (12 miles from Thornton, CO)
  • 16 hours ago

Why this job - STAFF ACCOUNTANT: Join a fast-growing fitness company as a Staff Accountant and play a vital role in maintaining accurate financial records and supporting the month-end close process....

Staff Accountant

  • Denver, CO (12 miles from Thornton, CO)
  • 16 hours ago
  • Denver, CO (12 miles from Thornton, CO)
  • 16 hours ago

Responsibilities Process weekly accounts payable transactions, employee expense reports, cash receipts, and related journal entries....

Staff Accountant

  • Denver, CO (12 miles from Thornton, CO)
  • 16 hours ago
  • Denver, CO (12 miles from Thornton, CO)
  • 16 hours ago

Key Responsibilities: Perform general ledger accounting tasks, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and accruals....

Lead Accountant

  • Denver, CO (12 miles from Thornton, CO)
  • 16 hours ago
  • Denver, CO (12 miles from Thornton, CO)
  • 16 hours ago

We are seeking a highly experienced and motivated Lead Accountant (Controller-level) to join our team....

Staff Accountant

  • Littleton, CO (15 miles from Thornton, CO)
  • 16 hours ago
  • Littleton, CO (15 miles from Thornton, CO)
  • 16 hours ago

entries -Reconciling balance sheet accounts -Preparing and reviewing financial statements -Analyzing data sets in Excel; analyzing variances to budgeted and prior period amounts -Preparing recurring...

Staff Accountant

  • Denver, CO (12 miles from Thornton, CO)
  • 16 hours ago
  • Denver, CO (12 miles from Thornton, CO)
  • 16 hours ago

Title: Staff Accountant Reports To: Controller Location: Denver (Hybrid) Description: As the Staff Accountant, you'll support the company's daily financial operations, managing key accounting functions...

Fund Accountant

  • Denver, CO (12 miles from Thornton, CO)
  • 16 hours ago
  • Denver, CO (12 miles from Thornton, CO)
  • 16 hours ago

Company Overview: Paralel Technologies is a growing FinTech firm redefining the relationship between asset managers and their back office. We are the premier trusted partner for asset managers and...

Fund Accountant

  • Denver, CO (12 miles from Thornton, CO)
  • 16 hours ago
  • Denver, CO (12 miles from Thornton, CO)
  • 16 hours ago

Degree (Finance/Accounting) Masters in Accounting preferred CPA or CPA eligible preferred 1+ years of experience (public preferred) In-Office Benefits: Health/ Dental/ Vision 401K Generous PTO policy...

80% Remote Staff Accountant OT PAID!

  • Littleton, CO (15 miles from Thornton, CO)
  • 16 hours ago
  • Littleton, CO (15 miles from Thornton, CO)
  • 16 hours ago

I represent a client hiring a flexible and dynamic staff accountant. This position requires being in the office two days a month. Compensation is up to $64,000....

Remote Work

Project Accountant

  • Littleton, CO (15 miles from Thornton, CO)
  • 16 hours ago
  • Littleton, CO (15 miles from Thornton, CO)
  • 16 hours ago

Aventia has an amazing opportunity for a highly motivated, skilled Project Accountant!...

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Salary for Accountant Jobs in Thornton, CO

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Highest Education Level

Accountants in Thornton, CO 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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