Accountant Jobs in Glastonbury, 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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Senior Accountant

  • Hartford, CT (8 miles from Glastonbury, CT)
  • 12 hours ago
  • Hartford, CT (8 miles from Glastonbury, CT)
  • 12 hours ago

Responsibilities and Accountabilities Assists in Profit & Loss and Balance Sheet Financial Close on a timely basis, while ensuring adherence to GAAP and Statutory Accounting principles....

Senior Accountant, Consolidation and Reporting

  • Windsor, CT (11 miles from Glastonbury, CT)
  • 1 day ago
  • Windsor, CT (11 miles from Glastonbury, CT)
  • 1 day ago

Core Responsibilities: Manage corporate general ledger, including monthly actuals reporting and reconciliation process Lead the monthly consolidation process, ensuring all intercompany transactions...

Accountant

  • Middletown, CT (11 miles from Glastonbury, CT)
  • 2 days ago
  • Middletown, CT (11 miles from Glastonbury, CT)
  • 2 days ago

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES + Records complex and compound journal entries; + Prepares balance sheets and financial statements involving multiple accounts; + Analyzes and interprets accounting records and reports...

Accountant

  • Rocky Hill, CT (6 miles from Glastonbury, CT)
  • 3 days ago
  • Rocky Hill, CT (6 miles from Glastonbury, CT)
  • 3 days ago

Minimum Qualifications Bachelors degree in accounting, finance, or relevant major required. Microsoft Office, specifically in Microsoft Word and Excel, experience required....

Accountant (Hybrid) - #250710-0026AR-001

  • Middletown, CT (11 miles from Glastonbury, CT)
  • 3 days ago
  • Middletown, CT (11 miles from Glastonbury, CT)
  • 3 days ago

You will also be responsible for reconciling monthly surplus revenue, utilizing Microsoft Excel by applying advanced formulas and balancing accounts, and preparing journal entries....

Associate Accountant

  • Middletown, CT (11 miles from Glastonbury, CT)
  • 3 days ago
  • Middletown, CT (11 miles from Glastonbury, CT)
  • 3 days ago

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS + Experience with professional accounting principles and practices including governmental accounting; + Experience preparing journal entries and spreadsheet journals; + Experience...

Senior Management Accountant - Retail & Channels

  • Cheshire, CT (22 miles from Glastonbury, CT)
  • 3 days ago
  • Cheshire, CT (22 miles from Glastonbury, CT)
  • 3 days ago

Manage and develop a team of three (1 Management Accountant, 2 Assistant Management Accountants), supporting training and alignment with business goals....

Assistant Management Accountant - Retail & Channels

  • Cheshire, CT (22 miles from Glastonbury, CT)
  • 3 days ago
  • Cheshire, CT (22 miles from Glastonbury, CT)
  • 3 days ago

Job Title: Assistant Management Accountant - Retail & Channels Location: Runcorn Salary: Competitive Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, 9am - 5:15pm. 37.5 hours per week....

Associate Accountant (Hybrid) - #250710-0941AR-001

  • Middletown, CT (11 miles from Glastonbury, CT)
  • 4 days ago
  • Middletown, CT (11 miles from Glastonbury, CT)
  • 4 days ago

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Experience with professional accounting principles and practices including governmental accounting; Experience preparing journal entries and spreadsheet journals; Experience...

Staff Accountant

  • Plainville, CT (15 miles from Glastonbury, CT)
  • 5 days ago
  • Plainville, CT (15 miles from Glastonbury, CT)
  • 5 days ago

Insight Global is seeking a Staff Accountant to join a full-service engineering consulting company located in Plainville, CT....

Accountant II

  • Hartford, CT (8 miles from Glastonbury, CT)
  • 7 days ago
  • Hartford, CT (8 miles from Glastonbury, CT)
  • 7 days ago

**What We Look For in a Candidate** **Required** + Bachelors degree in accounting and relevant experience. + Minimum 2 years of related experience and advanced degree preferred. + Must have the ability...

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Senior Accountant

  • Hartford, CT (8 miles from Glastonbury, CT)
  • 7 days ago
  • Hartford, CT (8 miles from Glastonbury, CT)
  • 7 days ago

**What We Look For in a Candidate** **Required** + Bachelors degree in accounting and relevant experience. + Minimum 5 years of related experience and advanced degree preferred. + Must have the ability...

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Senior Accountant - Investment Accounting

  • Hartford, CT (8 miles from Glastonbury, CT)
  • 7 days ago
  • Hartford, CT (8 miles from Glastonbury, CT)
  • 7 days ago

Sr Accountant - FA08BE Were determined to make a difference and are proud to be an insurance company that goes well beyond coverages and policies....

Staff Accountant

  • Hartford, CT (8 miles from Glastonbury, CT)
  • 8 days ago
  • Hartford, CT (8 miles from Glastonbury, CT)
  • 8 days ago

Ensures the timely closure of the month-end and year-end closing process for assigned areas to include but not limited to, monthly journal entries, general account reconciliations.Assists with general...

Property Accountant

  • Weatogue, CT (17 miles from Glastonbury, CT)
  • 9 days ago
  • Weatogue, CT (17 miles from Glastonbury, CT)
  • 9 days ago

Requirements Required Education and Experience: Bachelors degree in accounting, Finance or related discipline....

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Salary for Accountant Jobs in Glastonbury, CT

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Highest Education Level

Accountants in Glastonbury, 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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