Accountant Jobs in East Hartford, 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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Cost Accountant

  • Stafford, CT (22 miles from East Hartford, CT)
  • 10 hours ago
  • Stafford, CT (22 miles from East Hartford, CT)
  • 10 hours ago

Scope: The Cost accountant/Analyst supports the Finance Business Partner at multiple sites Duties and Responsibilities: Analyze performance metrics inclusive of those above and others to understand...

Payroll / Accountant

  • Simsbury, CT (11 miles from East Hartford, CT)
  • 14 hours ago
  • Simsbury, CT (11 miles from East Hartford, CT)
  • 14 hours ago

The ideal candidate will have strong accounting skills, including proficiency in journal entries, reconciliations, and Excel functions such as pivot tables and VLOOKUP....

Entry-Level Accountant

  • Middletown, CT (15 miles from East Hartford, CT)
  • 15 hours ago
  • Middletown, CT (15 miles from East Hartford, CT)
  • 15 hours ago

In addition to reconciliation duties, this role will assist with journal entries, account analysis, and monthly fluctuation reviews as part of the financial close process....

Staff Accountant (Hybrid)

  • East Berlin, CT (12 miles from East Hartford, CT)
  • 1 day ago
  • East Berlin, CT (12 miles from East Hartford, CT)
  • 1 day ago

Degree in Accounting or Finance\....

Associate Revenue Requirements Analyst

  • East Berlin, CT (12 miles from East Hartford, CT)
  • 1 day ago
  • East Berlin, CT (12 miles from East Hartford, CT)
  • 1 day ago

Role and Scope of Position: The Associate Revenue Requirements Analyst is responsible for the reconciliation of revenues and costs used in various regulatory\-approved tracking mechanisms and the...

Enterprise Accounting, Senior Accountant - Payroll

  • Hartford, CT (2 miles from East Hartford, CT)
  • 1 day ago
  • Hartford, CT (2 miles from East Hartford, CT)
  • 1 day ago

**Minimum Qualifications:** + Bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance + Five (5) years of previous accounting experience in Payroll Accounting + US Citizenship is required to apply + CPA or CPA candidate...

Senior Accountant

  • West Hartford, CT (7 miles from East Hartford, CT)
  • 1 day ago
  • West Hartford, CT (7 miles from East Hartford, CT)
  • 1 day ago

Ensure compliance with Statutory Accounting Principles (SAP) and monitor changes in SAPs and regulatory requirements to assess their impact....

Part-Time Project Accountant

  • Bristol, CT (17 miles from East Hartford, CT)
  • 3 days ago
  • Bristol, CT (17 miles from East Hartford, CT)
  • 3 days ago

PART-TIME PROJECT ACCOUNTANT Location: Bristol, CT JOB DESCRIPTION: CFS is currently working with a client in Bristol, CT to identify a Part-Time Project Accountant to join their growing team....

Accountant

  • Cromwell, CT (12 miles from East Hartford, CT)
  • 3 days ago
  • Cromwell, CT (12 miles from East Hartford, CT)
  • 3 days ago

ACCOUNTANT Location: Cromwell, CT JOB DESCRIPTION: Our client in Middletown is looking for an accountant to join their strong team!...

Cost Accountant

  • Manchester, CT (5 miles from East Hartford, CT)
  • 4 days ago
  • Manchester, CT (5 miles from East Hartford, CT)
  • 4 days ago

Entries Analyzes and develops standard costs and performs cost roll-ups Monitor on-going cycle counts, ensuring accuracy of inventory counts, perform periodic internal audits and ensure SOX compliance...

Accountant, FCM

  • Hartford, CT (2 miles from East Hartford, CT)
  • 4 days ago
  • Hartford, CT (2 miles from East Hartford, CT)
  • 4 days ago

Ready to be pushed beyond what you think youre capable of? At Coinbase, our mission is to increase economic freedom in the world. Its a massive, ambitious opportunity that demands the best of us,...

Enterprise Accounting, Senior Accountant - Intercompany

  • Hartford, CT (2 miles from East Hartford, CT)
  • 4 days ago
  • Hartford, CT (2 miles from East Hartford, CT)
  • 4 days ago

**Minimum Requirements:** + Bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance. + Five (5) years of accounting experience. + US Citizenship is required to apply. + CPA or CPA candidate preferred....

Senior Accountant Senior Accountant

  • Hartford, CT (2 miles from East Hartford, CT)
  • 5 days ago
  • Hartford, CT (2 miles from East Hartford, CT)
  • 5 days ago

Senior Accountant The Hartford 4.5 ( ) Hartford, CT Why you should apply for a job to The Hartford : Ranked as one of the 4.5/5 in overall job satisfaction 4.5/5 in supportive management 76% say women...

Accountant

  • Wallingford, CT (24 miles from East Hartford, CT)
  • 5 days ago
  • Wallingford, CT (24 miles from East Hartford, CT)
  • 5 days ago

Responsibilities include maintaining financial records, reports, and statements, as well as managing accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger. Candidates should have a bachelor's...

Senior Associate, Statutory Reporting Accountant in MA

  • Windsor, CT (5 miles from East Hartford, CT)
  • 5 days ago
  • Windsor, CT (5 miles from East Hartford, CT)
  • 5 days ago

Job Description Senior Associate, Statutory Reporting Accountant Locations : Remote United States We are open to candidates in any time zone within the United States!...

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Salary for Accountant Jobs in East Hartford, CT

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Highest Education Level

Accountants in East Hartford, CT 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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