Accountant Jobs in Peoria, 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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Accountant

  • Peoria, IL
  • 3 hours ago
  • Peoria, IL
  • 3 hours ago

Responsible for the creation and data entry of journal entries required as part of the monthly financial closing process....

Senior Accountant

  • Eureka, IL (17 miles from Peoria, IL)
  • 13 hours ago
  • Eureka, IL (17 miles from Peoria, IL)
  • 13 hours ago

Performs general accounting functions such as researching errors, performing adjustment entries, and monitoring general ledger transactions....

Senior Accountant for Mining Technology Enabled Solutions

  • Peoria, IL
  • 5 days ago
  • Peoria, IL
  • 5 days ago

The Mining Technology & Global Sales Support Business Resource team has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Accountant....

Lead Accountant

  • Peoria, IL
  • 12 days ago
  • Peoria, IL
  • 12 days ago

We have an exciting opportunity for a Lead Accountant supporting the Medium Wheel Loaders (MWL) Product Group within Construction Industries (CI)....

Staff Accountant (For- Profit)

  • East Peoria, IL (3 miles from Peoria, IL)
  • 12 days ago
  • East Peoria, IL (3 miles from Peoria, IL)
  • 12 days ago

STAFF ACCOUNTANT (FOR-PROFIT) Springfield, IL, Peoria, IL or Decatur, IL WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN YOU JOIN THE SIKICH FAMILY Team members at Sikich have a lot in common while also being part of a rich and...

Financial Accountant

  • Pekin, IL (10 miles from Peoria, IL)
  • 21 days ago
  • Pekin, IL (10 miles from Peoria, IL)
  • 21 days ago

Essential Job Functions Prepares journal entries and reconciles various accounts Responsible for maintaining accounting structure and close schedules Communicates effectively with internal and external...

Accountant

  • Peoria, IL
  • 27 days ago
  • Peoria, IL
  • 27 days ago

We have an exciting role open within Caterpillar as an Accountant....

District Accountant

  • Morton, IL (10 miles from Peoria, IL)
  • 27 days ago
  • Morton, IL (10 miles from Peoria, IL)
  • 27 days ago

District Accountant JobID: 3245 Position Type: Business Office/Staff Accountant Date Posted: 5/12/2025 Location: District Office Date Available: May 2025   Description: Please see attached job...

District Accountant

  • Morton, IL (10 miles from Peoria, IL)
  • 28 days ago
  • Morton, IL (10 miles from Peoria, IL)
  • 28 days ago

Duties Please review District Accountant position. Salary/Benefits Salary range is $70,000 - $90,000. How to Apply Please apply online at www.morton709.org....

Senior Accountant

  • Morton, IL (10 miles from Peoria, IL)
  • 29 days ago
  • Morton, IL (10 miles from Peoria, IL)
  • 29 days ago

This role will support weekly/monthly accounting activities such as, generating payroll journal entries, posting subledgers, miscellaneous reconciliations and other journal entries....

Senior Accountant (Government Audit)

  • East Peoria, IL (3 miles from Peoria, IL)
  • 90+ days ago
  • East Peoria, IL (3 miles from Peoria, IL)
  • 90+ days ago

Position Summary Reporting to the Manager, the Senior Accountant will : What will you do in this role?...

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Salary for Accountant Jobs in Peoria, IL

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Highest Education Level

Accountants in Peoria, 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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