Accountant Jobs in Connecticut

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 Tax Accountant in Glastonbury,CT,US

  • Glastonbury, CT
  • 22 hours ago
  • Glastonbury, CT
  • 22 hours ago

Senior Tax Accountant to join our team....

Accountant

  • Windham, CT
  • 22 hours ago
  • Windham, CT
  • 22 hours ago

Duties include managing fixed asset software, posting bi-weekly payroll and benefits activity to the general ledger, preparation of monthly journal entries, posting cash receipts, preparation of bank...

Accountant - Onsite Waterbury

  • Waterbury, CT
  • 22 hours ago
  • Waterbury, CT
  • 22 hours ago

A manufacturing client is looking for an Accountant to sit in Waterbury, CT. This person is going to be responsible for preparing monthly journal entries, B/S reconciliation and variances....

Staff Accountant

  • Cheshire, CT
  • 1 day ago
  • Cheshire, CT
  • 1 day ago

Bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance required 3+ years accounting/finance experience in the manufacturing industry CPA preferred Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with all levels...

Accountant, Tax, Senior, CCM

  • Greenwich, CT
  • 2 days ago
  • Greenwich, CT
  • 2 days ago

Bachelors degree in accounting, finance, economics or business or equivalent work experience. Four (4) to Six (6) years corporate tax experience....

Controller - CPA Required

  • Milford, CT
  • 2 days ago
  • Milford, CT
  • 2 days ago

POSITION TITLE: Controller REPORTS TO: Chief Financial Officer Position Summary: NESCO Resource has a client —a precision manufacturer supporting aerospace, defense, and industrial markets—who is...

Staff Accountant

  • Stamford, CT
  • 2 days ago
  • Stamford, CT
  • 2 days ago

Prepare journal entries and assist with financial statement preparation. Analyze financial data and provide insights or variance analysis....

Property Accountant

  • Hartford, CT
  • 2 days ago
  • Hartford, CT
  • 2 days ago

Input month-end journal entries, Fixed Asset depreciation (using FAS software) as needed, and adjust prepaids/accruals as needed....

Senior Tax Accountant

  • Farmington, CT
  • 2 days ago
  • Farmington, CT
  • 2 days ago

As a Tax Senior Accountant, you will be responsible for the preparation of financial information for our clients, such as business and individual tax returns, with the benefit of gaining exposure to...

Senior Revenue Accountant

  • CT
  • 2 days ago
  • CT
  • 2 days ago

**Job Description** **Senior Revenue Accountant** **Main Responsibilities:** + Review and analyze complex customer contracts to determine appropriate revenue recognition treatment in accordance with...

Medicare/Medicaid Staff Accountant

  • Hartford, CT
  • 2 days ago
  • Hartford, CT
  • 2 days ago

Public Consulting Group LLC (PCG) is a leading public sector solutions implementation and operations improvement firm that partners with health, education, and human services agencies to improve...

Associate Accountant (Hybrid)

  • Berlin, CT
  • 3 days ago
  • Berlin, CT
  • 3 days ago

Performs accounting control activities including account reconciliations, journal entries and close-out reviews Assists with closing activities....

Project Billing Accountant

  • Newington, CT
  • 4 days ago
  • Newington, CT
  • 4 days ago

Hartford-county construction subcontractor is seeking a full-time Project Accountant / Administrator....

Tax Senior Staff Accountant

  • Farmington, CT
  • 4 days ago
  • Farmington, CT
  • 4 days ago

degree in accounting, finance, or a related field 2 3 years of relevant experience Software: CCH Prosystem FX, Axcess Tax, Axcess Document, Axcess Workstream, Thomson Reuters Fixed Assets CS, Checkpoint...

Real Estate and Lease Accountant

  • New Britain, CT
  • 6 days ago
  • New Britain, CT
  • 6 days ago

Processes journal entries and verifies accuracy of journal vouchers, account balances and accounting classifications....

Demographic Data for Connecticut

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Salary for Accountant Jobs in Connecticut

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Highest Education Level

Accountants in Connecticut 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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