Accountant Jobs in North Metro, 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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Senior Business Tax Accountant - Work From Home

  • Alpharetta, GA (12 miles from North Metro, GA)
  • 14 days ago
  • Alpharetta, GA (12 miles from North Metro, GA)
  • 14 days ago

Must possess active unrestricted credential: EA (Enrolled Agent), CPA (Certified Public Accountant), or Practicing Attorney Minimum of 2 seasons of personal Tax Preparation experience, with a minimum...

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Business Tax Accountant - Work From Home - 3+ Yrs Paid Tax Experience Required

  • Alpharetta, GA (12 miles from North Metro, GA)
  • 19 days ago
  • Alpharetta, GA (12 miles from North Metro, GA)
  • 19 days ago

Overview At Intuit we believe everyone should have the opportunity to prosper, which is why our mission is Powering Prosperity Around the World. Being a mission-driven company includes living our...

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Senior Business Tax Accountant - Work From Home - 3+ Yrs Paid Tax Experience Required

  • Atlanta, GA (21 miles from North Metro, GA)
  • 20 days ago
  • Atlanta, GA (21 miles from North Metro, GA)
  • 20 days ago

Must possess active unrestricted credential: EA (Enrolled Agent), CPA (Certified Public Accountant), or Practicing Attorney Minimum of 2 seasons of personal Tax Preparation experience, with a minimum...

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Business Tax Accountant - Work From Home

  • Alpharetta, GA (12 miles from North Metro, GA)
  • 20 days ago
  • Alpharetta, GA (12 miles from North Metro, GA)
  • 20 days ago

Overview At Intuit we believe everyone should have the opportunity to prosper, which is why our mission is Powering Prosperity Around the World. Being a mission-driven company includes living our...

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Business Tax Consultant - Work From Home - 3+ Yrs Paid Tax Experience Required

  • Atlanta, GA (21 miles from North Metro, GA)
  • 19 days ago
  • Atlanta, GA (21 miles from North Metro, GA)
  • 19 days ago

Overview At Intuit we believe everyone should have the opportunity to prosper, which is why our mission is Powering Prosperity Around the World. Being a mission-driven company includes living our...

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Budget Analyst 1, 2 or 3

  • Decatur, GA (21 miles from North Metro, GA)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Decatur, GA (21 miles from North Metro, GA)
  • 6 hours ago

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Transaction Accountant

  • Atlanta, GA (21 miles from North Metro, GA)
  • 10 hours ago
  • Atlanta, GA (21 miles from North Metro, GA)
  • 10 hours ago

Transaction Accountant **Job Description Summary** The Deal Management team provides a seamless experience to the brokerage community within Cushman & Wakefields Advisory business, primarily focused...

Accountant II

  • Atlanta, GA (21 miles from North Metro, GA)
  • 10 hours ago
  • Atlanta, GA (21 miles from North Metro, GA)
  • 10 hours ago

. + Prepares moderately complex journal entries for entry into the general ledger system on a monthly basis by collecting necessary data, analyzing and/or allocating costs and preparing audit train...

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Senior Accountant, Tax - Partnerships

  • Atlanta, GA (21 miles from North Metro, GA)
  • 10 hours ago
  • Atlanta, GA (21 miles from North Metro, GA)
  • 10 hours ago

Overview At Wipfli, people count At Wipfli, our people are core to everything we do-the catalyst behind our ability to create exceptional impact and extraordinary results. We believe in...

Accountant - Services

  • Atlanta, GA (21 miles from North Metro, GA)
  • 10 hours ago
  • Atlanta, GA (21 miles from North Metro, GA)
  • 10 hours ago

This includes journal entry preparation and review, AP/AR Transactions, financial modeling and reporting, reconciliation preparation and review, lender compliance, and other financial deliverables and...

Tax Accountant

  • Atlanta, GA (21 miles from North Metro, GA)
  • 16 hours ago
  • Atlanta, GA (21 miles from North Metro, GA)
  • 16 hours ago

Habitat for Humanity International (HFHI) is currently seeking a talented professional for the role of a Tax Accountant....

Accountant

  • Atlanta, GA (21 miles from North Metro, GA)
  • 20 hours ago
  • Atlanta, GA (21 miles from North Metro, GA)
  • 20 hours ago

Primary responsibilities will include monthly journal entries and reconciliations....

Staff Accountant - Settlements

  • Atlanta, GA (21 miles from North Metro, GA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Atlanta, GA (21 miles from North Metro, GA)
  • 1 day ago

The role is accountable for timely and accurate creation of invoices, generation of payments, monthly close journal entries and reconciliations, as well as frequent interaction with customers, traders...

Staff Accountant

  • Atlanta, GA (21 miles from North Metro, GA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Atlanta, GA (21 miles from North Metro, GA)
  • 1 day ago

Prepare various journal entries, including coding bank transactions and recording accruals and prepayments....

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Sr. Finance Revenue Analyst

  • Atlanta, GA (21 miles from North Metro, GA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Atlanta, GA (21 miles from North Metro, GA)
  • 1 day ago

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Salary for Accountant Jobs in North Metro, GA

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Highest Education Level

Accountants in North Metro, 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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