Accountant Jobs in Oswego, 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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O'Brien Veterinary Group

General Accountant

  • Oak Brook, IL (23 miles from Oswego, IL)
  • 21 hours ago
  • Oak Brook, IL (23 miles from Oswego, IL)
  • 21 hours ago

We are looking for a General Accountant to take ownership of a variety of financial accounting and reporting responsibilities....

Senior Inventory Accountant

  • Oak Brook, IL (23 miles from Oswego, IL)
  • 18 days ago
  • Oak Brook, IL (23 miles from Oswego, IL)
  • 18 days ago

Our client, a leader in the automotive parts industry, is seeking a Senior Inventory Accountant to join their team....

Senior Accountant

  • Downers Grove, IL (18 miles from Oswego, IL)
  • 3 hours ago
  • Downers Grove, IL (18 miles from Oswego, IL)
  • 3 hours ago

If you do not meet all of the Preferred Qualifications, we still encourage you to apply.** **What You Will Need:** + Bachelors degree in accounting + Public accounting experience required. + CPA license...

Staff Accountant

  • Oak Brook, IL (23 miles from Oswego, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Oak Brook, IL (23 miles from Oswego, IL)
  • 2 days ago

Minimum 3 years of accounting experience, including AP, reconciliations, and journal entries. Skills & Competencies: Strong understanding of full-cycle AP processes....

Accountant (Temp)

  • Naperville, IL (12 miles from Oswego, IL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Naperville, IL (12 miles from Oswego, IL)
  • 3 days ago

Develops and provides on-the-job training to the Accountants in any Health Operations Business Units. 10....

Accountant

  • Warrenville, IL (13 miles from Oswego, IL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Warrenville, IL (13 miles from Oswego, IL)
  • 3 days ago

Duties include preparing journal entries, coding invoices/vouchers, reconciling the balance sheet, and analyzing variances....

Senior Corporate Accountant

  • Burr Ridge, IL (21 miles from Oswego, IL)
  • 4 days ago
  • Burr Ridge, IL (21 miles from Oswego, IL)
  • 4 days ago

Bring a big-picture mindset while staying hands-on with journal entries, reconciliations and audit schedules. Minimum Requirements Bachelor's degree in Accounting....

Tax Accountant Small Business and Tax

  • Aurora, IL (9 miles from Oswego, IL)
  • 4 days ago
  • Aurora, IL (9 miles from Oswego, IL)
  • 4 days ago

As a Tax Accountant Small Business and Tax you will apply principles of accounting to analyze financial information and prepare financial reports....

Staff Accountant - Willowbrook, IL (HQ)

  • Willowbrook, IL (21 miles from Oswego, IL)
  • 4 days ago
  • Willowbrook, IL (21 miles from Oswego, IL)
  • 4 days ago

This role is primarily responsible for overseeing our UK entity accounting including the Accounts Payable process, recording journal entries, and managing the prepaid and process....

Senior Property Accountant

  • Westmont, IL (20 miles from Oswego, IL)
  • 4 days ago
  • Westmont, IL (20 miles from Oswego, IL)
  • 4 days ago

JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way. Our people at JLL and JLL Technologies are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology...

Accountant

  • Naperville, IL (12 miles from Oswego, IL)
  • 5 days ago
  • Naperville, IL (12 miles from Oswego, IL)
  • 5 days ago

Develops and provides on-the-job training to the Accountants in any Health Operations Business Units. 7....

Accountant - Hybrid

  • Naperville, IL (12 miles from Oswego, IL)
  • 5 days ago
  • Naperville, IL (12 miles from Oswego, IL)
  • 5 days ago

Develops and provides on-the-job training to the Accountants in any Health Operations Business Units. 7....

Senior Audit Accountant, Technology

  • Naperville, IL (12 miles from Oswego, IL)
  • 7 days ago
  • Naperville, IL (12 miles from Oswego, IL)
  • 7 days ago

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Qualifications: Bachelors degree in accounting or related field required. Must meet the educational requirements to sit for the CPA exam....

Staff Accountant

  • Saint Charles, IL (18 miles from Oswego, IL)
  • 7 days ago
  • Saint Charles, IL (18 miles from Oswego, IL)
  • 7 days ago

Prepares monthly journal entries. Posts intercompany transactions, journal entries and balances intercompany accounts Reconciles bank accounts daily. Reviews A/R and performs collection duties....

Senior Audit Accountant - Construction and Real Estate

  • Naperville, IL (12 miles from Oswego, IL)
  • 7 days ago
  • Naperville, IL (12 miles from Oswego, IL)
  • 7 days ago

audits under Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS), Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB), American Institute of Certified Public Accountants...

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Salary for Accountant Jobs in Oswego, IL

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Highest Education Level

Accountants in Oswego, 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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