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Accountant Jobs in Dakota, IL

Develop and maintain financial records. Accountants compile and compute business budgets, implement accounts payable and receivable, and develop reports in order to determine ways to slash costs and boost income. They are also in charge of the paying the company’s taxes and completing returns in a timely and accurate manner.

Accountants need a strong technical understanding of software like QuickBooks or SAP Business Suite. They should also be skilled at creating and reading charts/diagrams, interpreting statistics, prioritizing, and multitasking.

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Credentialed Tax Accountant
Intuit - Rockford, IL (21 miles from Dakota, IL)
What you'll bring Must possess active unrestricted credential: EA (Enrolled Agent), CPA (Certified Public Accountant), or Practicing Attorney with strong tax preparation experience and extensive knowledge...
Direct Apply

7 days ago
Seasaonal Senior Tax Accountant
Beech Valley - Rockford, IL (21 miles from Dakota, IL)
Seasaonal Senior Tax Accountant Recruiter Beech Valley Location Rockford Salary Competitive Posted 02 Nov 2020 Closes 30 Nov 2020 Job role Tax Sector Accounting - Public practice Contract type Permanent...
14 days ago
Credentialed Tax Expert - CPA, Enrolled Agent or Practicing Attorney Seasonal Remote
Intuit - Rockford, IL (21 miles from Dakota, IL)
What you'll bring Must possess active unrestricted credential: EA (Enrolled Agent), CPA (Certified Public Accountant), or Practicing Attorney with strong tax preparation experience and extensive knowledge...
Remote Work
Direct Apply

16 days ago
Staff Accountant
Sedona Staffing - Iowa - Dakota, IL
Related Experience: Must Possess Minimum Of 4 Years Related Accounting Clerical Experience; Previous Payroll And General Ledger Experienced Preferred; Foodservice Distribution Or Similar Distribution...
16 days ago
Experienced Tax Accountant - - 3+ tax seasons experience required
Intuit - Freeport, IL (7 miles from Dakota, IL)
Overview If youre a highly motivated individual with a business background and excellent communication skills, we need you to help our customers complete their taxes using TurboTax. Youll advance...
Direct Apply

24 days ago
Experienced Tax Accountant - Remote
Intuit - Freeport, IL (7 miles from Dakota, IL)
Overview If youre a highly motivated individual with a business background and excellent communication skills, we need you to help our customers complete their taxes using TurboTax. Youll advance...
Remote Work
Direct Apply

24 days ago
Experienced Tax Accountant
Intuit - Freeport, IL (7 miles from Dakota, IL)
Overview If youre a highly motivated individual with a business background and excellent communication skills, we need you to help our customers complete their taxes using TurboTax. Youll advance...
Direct Apply

24 days ago
Senior Accountant
Savant Capital Management - Rockford, IL (21 miles from Dakota, IL)
research on generally accepted accounting principles when needed and present findings to Controller or management. * Ensure reconciliations and tasks for the accounting staff have been completed per...
30+ days ago
Senior Accountant Audit
Rockford, IL (21 miles from Dakota, IL)
Our Rockford office is looking for a Senior Accountant to join the team on the audit side!...
30+ days ago
Work From Home Credentialed Tax Expert - CPA
Intuit - Rockford, IL (21 miles from Dakota, IL)
What you'll bring Must possess active unrestricted credential: EA (Enrolled Agent), CPA (Certified Public Accountant), or Practicing Attorney with strong tax preparation experience and extensive knowledge...
Remote Work
Direct Apply

45+ days ago
Credentialed Tax Expert - CPA
Intuit - Rockford, IL (21 miles from Dakota, IL)
What you'll bring Must possess active unrestricted credential: EA (Enrolled Agent), CPA (Certified Public Accountant), or Practicing Attorney with strong tax preparation experience and extensive knowledge...
Direct Apply

60+ days ago
Virtual Active CPA, Enrolled Agent or Tax Attorney - Seasonal Income
Intuit - Rockford, IL (21 miles from Dakota, IL)
What you'll bring Must possess active unrestricted credential: EA (Enrolled Agent), CPA (Certified Public Accountant), or Practicing Attorney with strong tax preparation experience and extensive knowledge...
Direct Apply

60+ days ago
Credentialed Tax Professional - CPA Enrolled Agent or Attorney - Seasonal Remote
Intuit - Rockford, IL (21 miles from Dakota, IL)
What you'll bring Must possess active unrestricted credential: EA (Enrolled Agent), CPA (Certified Public Accountant), or Practicing Attorney with strong tax preparation experience and extensive knowledge...
Remote Work
Direct Apply

90+ days ago

Demographic Data for Dakota, IL

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Salary for Accountant Jobs in Dakota, IL

This is the average annual salary for Accountant jobs in Dakota, IL as reported by the BLS.

$74,575

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Highest Education Level

Accountants in Dakota, IL offer the following education background
  • Bachelor's Degree (54.0%)
  • Master's Degree (27.5%)
  • Associate's Degree (6.9%)
  • High School or GED (5.5%)
  • Vocational or Certification (4.0%)
  • Doctorate Degree (1.0%)
  • Some College (0.8%)
  • Some High School (0.2%)

Average Work Experience

Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Accountants in Dakota, IL
  • 2-4 years (47.2%)
  • Less than 1 year (22.4%)
  • None (7.8%)
  • 1-2 years (7.0%)
  • 6-8 years (6.1%)
  • 4-6 years (5.6%)
  • 10+ years (2.2%)
  • 8-10 years (1.8%)

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