Accountant Jobs in Darien, CT

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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“ Staff Accountant Purpose of Position: The Staff Accountant is responsible for the preparation of financial statements, G/L account analysis, journal entries, reconciliations, payroll, and AP....

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Senior Accountant

  • NPAworldwide Recruitment Network
  • Bridgeport, CT (15 miles from Darien, CT)
  • 23 hours ago
  • Bridgeport, CT (15 miles from Darien, CT)
  • 23 hours ago

Prepare journal entries, reconciliations, and month end close schedules. Reconcile billing systems to the general ledger and resolve discrepancies....

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Sr Lease Accountant

  • Barnes & Noble
  • Westbury, NY (20 miles from Darien, CT)
  • 1 day ago
  • Westbury, NY (20 miles from Darien, CT)
  • 1 day ago

Knowledge & Experience Bachelors degree in accounting. Minimum Four years work experience in the accounting field, lease accounting required.. Masters in accounting and/or CPA Preferred....

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Payroll/General Accountant

  • Westchester Community Health Center
  • Mount Vernon, NY (21 miles from Darien, CT)
  • 1 day ago
  • Mount Vernon, NY (21 miles from Darien, CT)
  • 1 day ago

Prepares and Enters Payroll Journal Entries. Filing. Prepares support for Bi-Weekly Federal drawdown. Ensures all payroll year-end adjustments and processes are complete....

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Quickbooks Accountant Full Charge

  • Congers, NY (23 miles from Darien, CT)
  • 1 day ago
  • Congers, NY (23 miles from Darien, CT)
  • 1 day ago

Expanding Rockland County CPA Firm (10 person) is looking to hire an additional Quickbooks Accountant. Must have 10 years of relevant Quickbooks experience....

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Senior Accountant(Temp)

  • Interactive Brokers Group Inc.
  • Greenwich, CT (7 miles from Darien, CT)
  • 1 day ago
  • Greenwich, CT (7 miles from Darien, CT)
  • 1 day ago

What will be your responsibilities within IBKR: Daily accounting monitoring and P&L analysis and reporting for certain entities Month-end close (journal entries, reconciliations, analytical review)...

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Senior Tax Accountant - CPA

  • Goodwin Recruiting
  • Port Chester, NY (10 miles from Darien, CT)
  • 1 day ago
  • Port Chester, NY (10 miles from Darien, CT)
  • 1 day ago

A dynamic CPA firm with over 40 years of success, seeks a seasoned Tax Accountant....

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Major Accounts CPA District Manager

  • ADP
  • Stamford, CT (3 miles from Darien, CT)
  • 2 days ago
  • Stamford, CT (3 miles from Darien, CT)
  • 2 days ago

ADP is hiring a CPA District Manager. The CPA Centric District Manager sells MAS products to new prospects and current clients in the 50-150 employee Company. At ADP we are driven by your success....

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Senior Tax Accountant

  • Kforce
  • Jericho, NY (19 miles from Darien, CT)
  • 2 days ago
  • Jericho, NY (19 miles from Darien, CT)
  • 2 days ago

Summary:As a Senior Tax Accountant, you will develop and maintain solid client relationships while working on challenging assignments....

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Property Accountant

  • Kimco
  • Jericho, NY (19 miles from Darien, CT)
  • 2 days ago
  • Jericho, NY (19 miles from Darien, CT)
  • 2 days ago

Responsibilities: Prepare journal entries, including recurring, accrual, and adjusting entries in support of month-end and quarter-end close Own the preparation and review of balance sheet workpapers...

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Staff Accountant

  • VanguardTemporariesIn
  • Yonkers, NY (22 miles from Darien, CT)
  • 2 days ago
  • Yonkers, NY (22 miles from Darien, CT)
  • 2 days ago

The ideal candidate will be responsible for timely and accurate preparation of financial accounting data in a variety of areas. It is essential that this candidate brings analytical and...

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Senior Accountant

  • Vaco LLC
  • Great Neck, NY (24 miles from Darien, CT)
  • 2 days ago
  • Great Neck, NY (24 miles from Darien, CT)
  • 2 days ago

-Month-end close support including preparation of monthly journal entries, expense accruals, account analysis, and account reconciliations....

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Senior Corporate Accountant

  • Consigli Construction Co , Inc
  • Milford, CT (24 miles from Darien, CT)
  • 4 days ago
  • Milford, CT (24 miles from Darien, CT)
  • 4 days ago

Train, support, and mentor both new and existing Corporate Accountants and Assistant Corporate Accountants, fostering professional development and team collaboration....

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Revenue Cycle Senior Staff Accountant

  • AHRC Nassau
  • Glen Head, NY (18 miles from Darien, CT)
  • 4 days ago
  • Glen Head, NY (18 miles from Darien, CT)
  • 4 days ago

Overview The Revenue Cycle Senior Staff Accountant is a key member of the Revenue Cycle Team within the Accounting Department, responsible for processing, tracking, and recording payments in an accurate...

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Accountant with 5 years experience

  • ZIMMERMAN, TEAGUE & ROSEN PC
  • Great Neck, NY (24 miles from Darien, CT)
  • 4 days ago
  • Great Neck, NY (24 miles from Darien, CT)
  • 4 days ago

We are currently seeking an experienced and highly analytical Senior Tax Accountant / CPA to join our team....

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Highest Education Level

Accountants in Darien, CT 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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