Accountant Jobs in Middlebury, 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

  • New Haven, CT (18 miles from Middlebury, CT)
  • 1 day ago
  • New Haven, CT (18 miles from Middlebury, CT)
  • 1 day ago

Qualifications Bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance required; CPA or CMA preferred. 47 years of accounting experience with at least 2 years in a manufacturing or cost accounting environment....

Staff Accountant

  • Danbury, CT (21 miles from Middlebury, CT)
  • 1 day ago
  • Danbury, CT (21 miles from Middlebury, CT)
  • 1 day ago

Qualifications Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required. 24 years of accounting experience; healthcare or nonprofit industry preferred....

Senior Tax Accountant Public Accounting Firm

  • Shelton, CT (14 miles from Middlebury, CT)
  • 4 days ago
  • Shelton, CT (14 miles from Middlebury, CT)
  • 4 days ago

Seeking experienced Tax Accountants!...

Accountant

  • Cromwell, CT (23 miles from Middlebury, CT)
  • 4 days ago
  • Cromwell, CT (23 miles from Middlebury, CT)
  • 4 days ago

Responsibilities include: Accountant will prepare journal entries, accruals, and account analyses for monthly close Perform flux reviews and support audit schedules and reporting Reconcile daily and...

Accountant - Torrington

  • Torrington, CT (21 miles from Middlebury, CT)
  • 6 days ago
  • Torrington, CT (21 miles from Middlebury, CT)
  • 6 days ago

Prepare and post journal entries to ensure all business transactions are recorded. Perform reconciliations of bank accounts, inter-company accounts, inventory accounts and other accounts....

Senior Project and Technical Accountant

  • Farmington, CT (19 miles from Middlebury, CT)
  • 7 days ago
  • Farmington, CT (19 miles from Middlebury, CT)
  • 7 days ago

Mission: The Senior Project and Technical Accountant is responsible for overseeing complex project accounting activities and ensuring compliance with US GAAP....

Management Accountant

  • Wallingford, CT (16 miles from Middlebury, CT)
  • 7 days ago
  • Wallingford, CT (16 miles from Middlebury, CT)
  • 7 days ago

transactions, foreign currency accounting, and consolidations where required Assistance with supply chain analysis including PO and budget maintenance Ownership of VAT returns and reporting Supporting...

Corporate Senior Accountant

  • Middletown, CT (24 miles from Middlebury, CT)
  • 7 days ago
  • Middletown, CT (24 miles from Middlebury, CT)
  • 7 days ago

What You Will Be Doing at Woodard & Curran: Complete assigned areas of monthly closing process, including preparation of assigned journal entries and supporting schedules, analysis of indirect costs...

Regional CPA Controller- Connecticut

  • Wolcott, CT (8 miles from Middlebury, CT)
  • 9 days ago
  • Wolcott, CT (8 miles from Middlebury, CT)
  • 9 days ago

REGIONAL CPA CONTROLLER- CONNECTICUT Accounting & Finance $ 120000 - $ 175000 / Year location_on Wolcott, Connecticut work_outline Direct Hire favorite_border JOB ON CANDIDATE PORTAL COPY LINK...

Staff Accountant

  • New Britain, CT (19 miles from Middlebury, CT)
  • 10 days ago
  • New Britain, CT (19 miles from Middlebury, CT)
  • 10 days ago

Staff Accountant POSITION SPECIFICATIONS REPORTS TO Accounting Manager PRIMARY FUNCTION Provides fiscal management assistance by performing a variety of accounting and auditing functions....

Accountant

  • Shelton, CT (14 miles from Middlebury, CT)
  • 13 days ago
  • Shelton, CT (14 miles from Middlebury, CT)
  • 13 days ago

Conduct month-end close activities to include the timely preparation and review of account reconciliations, journal entries, accrual schedules and monthly reporting package, in accordance with GAAP....

Entry-Level Accountant

  • Middletown, CT (24 miles from Middlebury, CT)
  • 14 days ago
  • Middletown, CT (24 miles from Middlebury, CT)
  • 14 days 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....

Senior General Accountant

  • Trumbull, CT (19 miles from Middlebury, CT)
  • 15 days ago
  • Trumbull, CT (19 miles from Middlebury, CT)
  • 15 days ago

Key responsibilities include, but not limited to: Prepare and record month end and general journal entries. Prepare balance sheet account reconciliations....

Senior Accountant

  • West Hartford, CT (24 miles from Middlebury, CT)
  • 15 days ago
  • West Hartford, CT (24 miles from Middlebury, CT)
  • 15 days ago

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

Staff Accountant (Hybrid)

  • Berlin, CT (18 miles from Middlebury, CT)
  • 15 days ago
  • Berlin, CT (18 miles from Middlebury, CT)
  • 15 days ago

Degree in Accounting or Finance....

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Salary for Accountant Jobs in Middlebury, CT

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Highest Education Level

Accountants in Middlebury, 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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