Accountant Jobs in Georgia

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 Technical Revenue Accountant

  • Genesys
  • GA
  • 2 hours ago
  • GA
  • 2 hours ago

Job Title: Senior Technical Revenue Accountant Location: Remote - USA Summary: Genesys is looking for a passionate Senior Technical Revenue Accountant to join our growing team!...

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Senior Property Accountant

  • Jamestown Properties
  • Atlanta, GA
  • 2 hours ago
  • Atlanta, GA
  • 2 hours ago

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Prepare monthly financial statements for assigned properties including, but not limited to bank reconciliations, journal entries, income/expense accruals, reclasses, variance...

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Senior Tax Accountant

  • Southern Company
  • Atlanta, GA
  • 2 hours ago
  • Atlanta, GA
  • 2 hours ago

The position is responsible for preparing and reviewing income tax calculations, journal entries, reconciliations, tax analyses, and financial reporting deliverables, while partnering with internal...

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Senior Accountant

  • Willdan
  • Alpharetta, GA
  • 2 hours ago
  • Alpharetta, GA
  • 2 hours ago

Summary Willdan is seeking a Senior Accountant to join our team, reporting to the division controller of a growing, publicly traded company....

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Staff Accountant

  • Huber Engineered Materials
  • Atlanta, GA
  • 2 hours ago
  • Atlanta, GA
  • 2 hours ago

Collaborates with colleagues and accounting management to calculate and prepare recurring and non-recurring journal entries, record and reconcile intercompany activity, and completes various account...

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Staff Accountant

  • HEI Hotels & Resorts
  • Atlanta, GA
  • 13 hours ago
  • Atlanta, GA
  • 13 hours ago

Qualifications and Skills Bachelors Degree in Accounting preferred. Accounting and Hotel experience preferred. Strong organizational skills with attention to detail....

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Financial Accountant Senior

  • Elevance Health
  • Atlanta, GA
  • 14 hours ago
  • Atlanta, GA
  • 14 hours ago

Previous work experience with month end close processes, account reconciliation and statutory accounting principles preferred....

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Accountant II

  • Club Car
  • Evans, GA
  • 14 hours ago
  • Evans, GA
  • 14 hours ago

Ability to prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and account analysis. Understanding of internal and external audit processes....

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Property Accountant

  • 6 Degrees Group
  • Atlanta, GA
  • 22 hours ago
  • Atlanta, GA
  • 22 hours ago

Property Accountant Permanent Atlanta GA 6 Degrees Group Our client is a well-established real estate company looking for a detail-oriented Property Accountant to manage the financials for a portfolio...

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Senior Staff Accountant

  • Staff Financial Group
  • Huber, GA
  • 22 hours ago
  • Huber, GA
  • 22 hours ago

Back To Results Senior Staff Accountant Job Description Senior Staff Accountant - Macon, GA Responsibilities Perform month end closing including account analysis and journal entries....

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Accountant

  • Tenet Healthcare Corporation
  • Marietta, GA
  • 1 day ago
  • Marietta, GA
  • 1 day ago

Job Summary Essential Job Functions: Performs various clerical and routine accounting tasks in support of an operating unit, to include posting entries, processing payments, analyzing, verifying...

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Accountant

  • Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers
  • GA
  • 1 day ago
  • GA
  • 1 day ago

Similarly, "accountant" should be interpreted, generally, as "accountant and/or auditor.")...

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Staff Accountant

  • Booster
  • Peachtree Corners, GA
  • 1 day ago
  • Peachtree Corners, GA
  • 1 day ago

What Youll Bring to the Table: Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred Minimum of 2 years of experience in accounting or finance roles Proficiency in accounting software...

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Staff Accountant - Financial Accounting

  • RaceTrac Petroleum
  • Atlanta, GA
  • 1 day ago
  • Atlanta, GA
  • 1 day ago

Completes various month-end close tasks including calculation and preparation of journal entries and balance sheet account reconciliations....

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Staff Accountant II - Financial Accounting

  • RaceTrac Petroleum
  • Atlanta, GA
  • 1 day ago
  • Atlanta, GA
  • 1 day ago

Completes various month-end close tasks including calculation and preparation of journal entries and balance sheet account reconciliations....

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Salary for Accountant Jobs in Georgia

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Highest Education Level

Accountants in Georgia offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
54.6%
Master's Degree
28.3%
Associate's Degree
6.8%
High School or GED
4.5%
Vocational Degree or Certification
3.8%
Doctorate Degree
1.0%
Some College
0.7%
Some High School
0.2%


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