Accountant Jobs in O Fallon, IL

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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Project Accountant

  • Saint Louis, MO (15 miles from O Fallon, IL)
  • 1 hour ago
  • Saint Louis, MO (15 miles from O Fallon, IL)
  • 1 hour ago

Louis, (MO) area, have an opening for a Project Accountant to join their team and support project execution through accurate financial management and collaboration....

Senior Accountant

  • Saint Louis, MO (15 miles from O Fallon, IL)
  • 19 hours ago
  • Saint Louis, MO (15 miles from O Fallon, IL)
  • 19 hours ago

Senior Accountant - Contract-to-Hire Location: St....

Senior Staff Accountant

  • Madison, IL (14 miles from O Fallon, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Madison, IL (14 miles from O Fallon, IL)
  • 1 day ago

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Senior Accountant, Financial Reporting

  • Saint Louis, MO (15 miles from O Fallon, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Saint Louis, MO (15 miles from O Fallon, IL)
  • 1 day ago

Business Unit Overview Feeding the world is what we do – how we do it is unique. We are not your textbook consumer packaged goods company. While others may be slow to make change happen, Post...

Project Accountant

  • Saint Louis, MO (15 miles from O Fallon, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Saint Louis, MO (15 miles from O Fallon, IL)
  • 2 days ago

The Role We Want You For The Project Accountant will display a good working knowledge of accounts payable, accounts receivable and job cost systems....

Accountant

  • Saint Louis, MO (15 miles from O Fallon, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Saint Louis, MO (15 miles from O Fallon, IL)
  • 2 days ago

degree in accounting or related field (or equivalent experience) Minimum 2 years of relevant experience Strong computer proficiency with spreadsheets and accounting software Ability to manage multiple...

Staff Accountant

  • Collinsville, IL (7 miles from O Fallon, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Collinsville, IL (7 miles from O Fallon, IL)
  • 2 days ago

Minimum Qualifications This position requires a Bachelor degree in accounting from an accredited college or university; general knowledge of accounting principles as they relate to fund accounting,...

Financial Leadership Development Program Associate (MBA/CPA)

  • Saint Louis, MO (15 miles from O Fallon, IL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Saint Louis, MO (15 miles from O Fallon, IL)
  • 3 days ago

The Financial Leadership Development Program (FLDP) is one of The Cigna's Group rotational programs for outstanding MBA candidates or experienced CPA's, who aspire to join a growth-oriented...

Settlement Balancing Accountant

  • Saint Louis, MO (15 miles from O Fallon, IL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Saint Louis, MO (15 miles from O Fallon, IL)
  • 3 days ago

We are looking for someone who can utilize settlement systems/data and bank-provided systems to prepare and record general ledger journal entries as well as analyze and research variances while providing...

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GOS Senior Client Accountant

  • Saint Louis, MO (15 miles from O Fallon, IL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Saint Louis, MO (15 miles from O Fallon, IL)
  • 3 days ago

Supervises Accountants and Accounting Coordinators....

Staff Forensic Accountant, Full-Time, REMOTE (St. Louis, Missouri)

  • Saint Louis, MO (15 miles from O Fallon, IL)
  • 4 days ago
  • Saint Louis, MO (15 miles from O Fallon, IL)
  • 4 days ago

Company: Pario Forensic Accounting Inc Staff Forensic Accountant, Full-Time, REMOTE (St....

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Accounting Professional

  • Saint Louis, MO (15 miles from O Fallon, IL)
  • 6 days ago
  • Saint Louis, MO (15 miles from O Fallon, IL)
  • 6 days ago

Kforce's client, a small, well-established CPA firm located in the Saint Louis, (MO) area, is looking for an Accounting Professional to join their team. This role will specialize in small business...

Staff Accountant

  • Clayton, MO (23 miles from O Fallon, IL)
  • 6 days ago
  • Clayton, MO (23 miles from O Fallon, IL)
  • 6 days ago

What youll do: Keep the general ledger clean and up to date Handle daily transactions, reconciliations, and cash activity Own monthly/quarterly closes and prepare journal entries Build and analyze financial...

Senior Accountant (Public Accounting or Consulting exp. req.)

  • Saint Louis, MO (15 miles from O Fallon, IL)
  • 6 days ago
  • Saint Louis, MO (15 miles from O Fallon, IL)
  • 6 days ago

Senior Accountant (Public Accounting or Consulting exp. req.)...

Remote Work

Staff Accountant

  • Saint Louis, MO (15 miles from O Fallon, IL)
  • 6 days ago
  • Saint Louis, MO (15 miles from O Fallon, IL)
  • 6 days ago

Exciting Staff Accountant Opportunity! Responsibilities Record and enter journal entries to reflect all financial activities with precision....

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Salary for Accountant Jobs in O Fallon, IL

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Highest Education Level

Accountants in O Fallon, IL 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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