Accountant Jobs in Springfield, 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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Senior Income Tax Accountant

  • Fuji Film
  • Springfield, IL
  • 2 days ago
  • Springfield, IL
  • 2 days ago

at Fuji Film in Springfield, Illinois, United States Job Description Position Overview This position is responsible for the preparation and filing of various quarterly and annual corporate income...

Remote

Local Agency Billing Accountant (Accountant Advanced)

  • State of Illinois
  • Springfield, IL
  • 5 days ago
  • Springfield, IL
  • 5 days ago

Position Overview The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) is seeking to hire an Accountant Advanced....

In Person

Senior Revenue Analyst, Technical Accounting

  • Oracle
  • Springfield, IL
  • 8 days ago
  • Springfield, IL
  • 8 days ago

The Revenue Recognition Technical Program Office is a diverse and high-performing team of motivated professionals who apply deep technical accounting and finance expertise to help Oracle...

In Person

Staff Accountant

  • Memorial Health
  • Leland Grove, IL (2 miles from Springfield, IL)
  • 11 days ago
  • Leland Grove, IL (2 miles from Springfield, IL)
  • 11 days ago

To review Memorial's Benefits click here: Benefits - Memorial HR Qualifications Education: Bachelor Degree in accounting or finance required. MBA and/or CPA preferred but not required....

In Person

Principal Technical Accountant

  • Oracle
  • Springfield, IL
  • 30+ days ago
  • Springfield, IL
  • 30+ days ago

As a Principal Technical Accountant in our growing and dynamic Technical Accounting team at Oracle, you will be responsible for understanding the finer details of proposed or executed transactions through...

In Person

Senior Accountant

  • Highmark Health
  • Springfield, IL
  • 45+ days ago
  • Springfield, IL
  • 45+ days ago

Specific duties vary by department and may include, but are not limited to, one or more of the following: preparation of journal entries, fixed asset or inventory accounting, preparation of trial balance...

In Person

International Accountant

  • Brandt
  • Springfield, IL
  • 60+ days ago
  • Springfield, IL
  • 60+ days ago

The International Accountant will report to the Corporate Controller and work closely with others in the accounting department....

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Accountant

  • Fiducial
  • Springfield, IL
  • 60+ days ago
  • Springfield, IL
  • 60+ days ago

Position Overview The Accountant is an experienced accountant who will be given an assigned book of accounts....

In Person

Senior Accountant (Local Government Audit)

  • Sikich Llp
  • Springfield, IL
  • 60+ days ago
  • Springfield, IL
  • 60+ days ago

Additionally, the Senior Accountant may also play an active role in the training, development, and hiring of others. What will you do in this role?...

Hybrid

Staff Accountant

  • City of Springfield, IL
  • Springfield, IL
  • 90+ days ago
  • Springfield, IL
  • 90+ days ago

Oversee Accountant I and II staff in monthly and annual closing activities, including journal entries and system preparation, and provides support to the Chief Accountant during the City's Annual Financial...

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Staff Accountant

  • Potbelly Sandwich Shop
  • Springfield, IL
  • 90+ days ago
  • Springfield, IL
  • 90+ days ago

This includes preparing journal entries, reconciling accounts, identifying insights on developing trends and providing detailed variance analysis....

In Person

Demographic Data for Springfield, IL

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Salary for Accountant Jobs in Springfield, IL

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Highest Education Level

Accountants in Springfield, IL 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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