Accountant Jobs in Colorado

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 – Job Description Position Summary The Senior Accountant is responsible for overseeing critical accounting functions, including payroll, accounts payable (A/P), accounts receivable...

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Accountant

  • Internal Revenue Service
  • Denver, CO
  • 8 hours ago
  • Denver, CO
  • 8 hours ago

Similarly, "accountant" should be interpreted, generally, as "accountant and/or auditor.")...

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Research Accountant I

  • State of Colorado
  • Denver, CO
  • 18 hours ago
  • Denver, CO
  • 18 hours ago

Minimum Qualifications Bachelors degree in accounting, finance, business administration or the equivalent in experience Two or more years of accounting experience Working knowledge of federal and other...

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General Accountant

  • The Ritz-Carlton
  • Avon, CO
  • 1 day ago
  • Avon, CO
  • 1 day ago

POSITION SUMMARY Check figures, postings, and documents for accuracy. Organize, secure, and maintain all files, records, cash and cash equivalents in accordance with policies and procedures....

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Staff Accountant - REMOTE

  • Outreach, Inc.
  • CO
  • 1 day ago
  • CO
  • 1 day ago

ABOUT THE ROLE: We are seeking a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our Finance team....

Remote Hybrid

Investment Company Accountant

  • US Government Other Agencies and Independent Organizations
  • Denver, CO
  • 1 day ago
  • Denver, CO
  • 1 day ago

Learn more about this agency Summary The Division of Investment Management is seeking a Staff Accountant (Investment Company Accountant)....

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Senior Accountant - Remote Schedule

  • CPI Card Group Inc
  • Littleton, CO
  • 1 day ago
  • Littleton, CO
  • 1 day ago

Overview We are seeking a skilled Senior Accountant with a background in Manufacturing Accounting to join our Accounting team!...

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Senior Accountant

  • State of Colorado
  • Denver, CO
  • 1 day ago
  • Denver, CO
  • 1 day ago

This position also provides technical guidance to other accountants. Supervision Exercised This position does not supervise any employees....

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Staff Accountant

  • Poudre Valley REA, Inc.
  • Fort Collins, CO
  • 1 day ago
  • Fort Collins, CO
  • 1 day ago

Qualifications A bachelors degree in accounting, finance, or a related field is required....

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Project Accountant

  • NEI
  • Lakewood, CO
  • 1 day ago
  • Lakewood, CO
  • 1 day ago

About the Position As a mid-level Project Accountant in the Accounting group, you will be responsible for invoicing, project setup, assisting with ASC 606 revenue recognition, and various other financial...

Remote Hybrid

Accountant II - SAP Concur Administrator

  • State of Colorado
  • Lakewood, CO
  • 1 day ago
  • Lakewood, CO
  • 1 day ago

entries, making general ledger account corrections or assisting with data collection for closing exhibits....

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Cost Accountant

  • Rk Mechanical
  • Denver, CO
  • 1 day ago
  • Denver, CO
  • 1 day ago

Qualifications: Bachelors degree in accounting. 35 years of cost accounting experience in a manufacturing, fabrication, production, or industrial environment....

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Senior Accountant

  • Scout Clean Energy
  • Boulder, CO
  • 2 days ago
  • Boulder, CO
  • 2 days ago

Requirements Work Experience and Skillset: Bachelors degree in accounting. 5-7 years of experience in accounting, preferably in energy, construction, or real estate development....

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Accountant

  • City of Westminster, CO
  • Westminster, CO
  • 2 days ago
  • Westminster, CO
  • 2 days ago

The Accountant is a responsible, professional position in the City's Accounting Division....

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Asset Accountant

  • Metropolitan State University of Denver
  • Denver, CO
  • 2 days ago
  • Denver, CO
  • 2 days ago

, journal entries, data extraction, etc....

Hybrid

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Salary for Accountant Jobs in Colorado

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Highest Education Level

Accountants in Colorado offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
54.6%
Master's Degree
28.3%
Associate's Degree
6.8%
High School or GED
4.5%
Vocational Degree or Certification
3.8%
Doctorate Degree
1.0%
Some College
0.7%
Some High School
0.2%


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