Accountant Jobs in New Castle, DE

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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FORENSIC ACCOUNTANT HEADQUARTERS, GS 11/12/13, All Headquarters

  • Wilmington, DE (6 miles from New Castle, DE)
  • 1 day ago
  • Wilmington, DE (6 miles from New Castle, DE)
  • 1 day ago

Mentor and instruct inexperienced Forensic Accountants and Financial Analysts....

Senior Accountant - Remote

  • West Chester, PA (24 miles from New Castle, DE)
  • 2 days ago
  • West Chester, PA (24 miles from New Castle, DE)
  • 2 days ago

Senior Accountant - Remote position with New Era Technology offers you the following: Full Benefits Medical Dental Vision 401K match 29 PTO Days including company holidays The Senior Accountant will...

Remote Work

M&A Tax Accountant CPA - Mergers and Acquisitions

  • Wilmington, DE (6 miles from New Castle, DE)
  • 3 days ago
  • Wilmington, DE (6 miles from New Castle, DE)
  • 3 days ago

Job Description: Vice President Mergers and Acquisitions Representation and Warranty Insurance Underwriting MBA Attorney CPA Accountant Underwriter Underwriting Manager _....

Senior Accountant - Media, PA

  • Media, PA (21 miles from New Castle, DE)
  • 4 days ago
  • Media, PA (21 miles from New Castle, DE)
  • 4 days ago

Reference #: ...6 Back Senior Accountant #ELW-20303 | Posted 02/24/2025 Multiple Locations + 2 more Apply Senior Accountant #ELW-20303 | Posted 02/24/2025 Multiple Locations + 2 more Apply for this...

Senior Accountant

  • Bear, DE (6 miles from New Castle, DE)
  • 7 days ago
  • Bear, DE (6 miles from New Castle, DE)
  • 7 days ago

Position Senior Accountant Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time Location Accounting Description Reybold Group is a rapidly growing company that knows that our success begins and...

Senior Accountant, Order to Cash

  • Wilmington, DE (6 miles from New Castle, DE)
  • 8 days ago
  • Wilmington, DE (6 miles from New Castle, DE)
  • 8 days ago

Cornerstone OnDemand is seeking a Senior Accountant to join our Order to Cash team. This role will report to the Order to Cash Accounting & Finance Manager....

District Accountant

  • Glen Mills, PA (19 miles from New Castle, DE)
  • 8 days ago
  • Glen Mills, PA (19 miles from New Castle, DE)
  • 8 days ago

District Accountant Garnet Valley School District District - Glen Mills, Pennsylvania This job is also posted in Garnet Valley School District Job Details Job ID:5232499 Application Deadline:Jun 29,...

Staff Accountant

  • Newark, DE (6 miles from New Castle, DE)
  • 9 days ago
  • Newark, DE (6 miles from New Castle, DE)
  • 9 days ago

Staff Accountant Newark, DE Description Position Summary: LaMotte Company is looking for a Staff Accountant who is hands-on, detail-oriented, and ambitious wanting to learn and grow professionally....

Technical Accountant

  • Wilmington, DE (6 miles from New Castle, DE)
  • 14 days ago
  • Wilmington, DE (6 miles from New Castle, DE)
  • 14 days ago

Interact with controllership and independent public accountants on accounting policy matters....

French Bilingual Accountant - TurboTax Live

  • Saint Georges, DE (6 miles from New Castle, DE)
  • 14 days ago
  • Saint Georges, DE (6 miles from New Castle, DE)
  • 14 days ago

Overview Intuit est la plateforme technologique financiere mondiale qui favorise la prosperite des personnes et des communautes que nous servons. Avec environ 100 millions de clients dans le monde...

Accountant

  • Pennsville, NJ (4 miles from New Castle, DE)
  • 16 days ago
  • Pennsville, NJ (4 miles from New Castle, DE)
  • 16 days ago

Liaise with Tax Accountants to track tax payments and returns. Requirements: BS degree in Accounting or Finance. CPA certification preferred....

Staff Accountant I- Finance, Full-Time, Bridgeton

  • Bridgeton, NJ (22 miles from New Castle, DE)
  • 17 days ago
  • Bridgeton, NJ (22 miles from New Castle, DE)
  • 17 days ago

MAJOR FUNCTION: Works collaboratively with a team of finance assistants, accountants, senior accountants, and finance department leadership to compile monthly financial statements and other reporting...

Senior Cost Accountant

  • Wilmington, DE (6 miles from New Castle, DE)
  • 18 days ago
  • Wilmington, DE (6 miles from New Castle, DE)
  • 18 days ago

Cost Accountant prepares monthly and quarterly KPIs for plant management and Manufacturing Directors and assists in the development of new KPIs. + The Sr....

Accountant

  • Newark, DE (6 miles from New Castle, DE)
  • 18 days ago
  • Newark, DE (6 miles from New Castle, DE)
  • 18 days ago

Our client in the non-profit sector is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to join their team. As an Accounting Manager, you will be responsible for the day-to-day and routine accounting...

Accountant (Reconciliations/Audits)

  • Wilmington, DE (6 miles from New Castle, DE)
  • 19 days ago
  • Wilmington, DE (6 miles from New Castle, DE)
  • 19 days ago

Accountant (Reconciliations/Audits) at The Siegfried Group, LLP in Wilmington, Delaware, United States Job Description Work with accounting and financial teams and with companies on issues involving...

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Salary for Accountant Jobs in New Castle, DE

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Highest Education Level

Accountants in New Castle, DE 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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