Accountant Jobs in Milton, GA

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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Steamboat Group

Staff Accountant

Job Summary The Staff Accountant is responsible for performing duties timely and accurately to enable the Accounting department to meet monthly close deadlines and financial reporting requirements....

Senior Accountant

  • Alpharetta, GA
  • 20 hours ago
  • Alpharetta, GA
  • 20 hours ago

Compile and analyze financial data to create and record month-end accruals and closing journal entries. Dedicated to continuously improve the automation of the accounting and reporting process....

Staff Accountant

  • Roswell, GA (6 miles from Milton, GA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Roswell, GA (6 miles from Milton, GA)
  • 1 day ago

Job Description Located in Roswell, GA and under the direction of the Accounting Manager, the Staff Accountant is responsible for assisting with the full accounting function within the US and CAN operating...

Staff Accountant

  • Alpharetta, GA
  • 2 days ago
  • Alpharetta, GA
  • 2 days ago

Join Our Regional Controller Team as an Accountant - Advance Your Career in the Hospitality Industry!...

Staff Accountant

  • Marietta, GA (19 miles from Milton, GA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Marietta, GA (19 miles from Milton, GA)
  • 5 days ago

Responsibilities: Prepare journal entries for month end close Responsible for bank reconciliations Supporting expense allocations and employee expense reimbursement management Qualifications: Bachelor's...

Staff Accountant

  • Stone Mountain, GA (24 miles from Milton, GA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Stone Mountain, GA (24 miles from Milton, GA)
  • 5 days ago

Essential Job Functions** + Keep a thorough record of business transactions and enter data from daily work + Prepare cash journals and daily journals + Preform audits + Prepare and coordinate...

Senior Accountant

  • Alpharetta, GA
  • 6 days ago
  • Alpharetta, GA
  • 6 days ago

Skills and Requirements Bachelors degree in accounting; 5-7 years of experience Must be proficient in Microsoft Excel Prior experience of working in an Overseas Shared Services set up is highly desirable...

Accountant II

  • Cumming, GA (12 miles from Milton, GA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Cumming, GA (12 miles from Milton, GA)
  • 6 days ago

Researches general ledger problems and makes corrections as appropriate; prepares monthly journal entries; enters general ledger information into computer....

Finance/Accounting Professional [MULTIPLE POSITIONS]

  • Alpharetta, GA
  • 6 days ago
  • Alpharetta, GA
  • 6 days ago

Review and approve financial statement impacting postings (manual journal entries) and related balance sheet reconciliations....

Staff Accountant

  • Woodstock, GA (8 miles from Milton, GA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Woodstock, GA (8 miles from Milton, GA)
  • 7 days ago

This role plays a key role in the monthly close process by performing journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial analysis under the supervision of senior accounting leadership....

Accountant

  • Alpharetta, GA
  • 7 days ago
  • Alpharetta, GA
  • 7 days ago

Job Duties: Perform monthly financial close activities; journal entry preparation, monthly accruals, Blackline account reconciliations and account analysis as required for the US Lottery System SG&A...

Staff Accountant

  • Stone Mountain, GA (24 miles from Milton, GA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Stone Mountain, GA (24 miles from Milton, GA)
  • 7 days ago

Essential Job Functions Keep a thorough record of business transactions and enter data from daily work Prepare cash journals and daily journals Preform audits Prepare and coordinate deposit...

Accountant

  • Duluth, GA (12 miles from Milton, GA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Duluth, GA (12 miles from Milton, GA)
  • 8 days ago

Job Requirements: Education Requirement Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field....

Senior Accountant - Fleet Services

  • Sandy Springs, GA (14 miles from Milton, GA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Sandy Springs, GA (14 miles from Milton, GA)
  • 9 days ago

Perform general ledger activities such as journal entries for allocations, accruals, prepaid and expense account reclassifications....

Staff Accountant - North Point Volvo

  • Alpharetta, GA
  • 10 days ago
  • Alpharetta, GA
  • 10 days ago

JOB DESCRIPTION The Staff Accountant is responsible for the handling of transactions in multiple sets of books; balancing intepany accounts; preparing journal entries; performing account analysis and...

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Salary for Accountant Jobs in Milton, GA

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Highest Education Level

Accountants in Milton, GA 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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