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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DOC Public Safety Shared Services - Fiscal Compliance CPA

  • Springfield, IL
  • 3 days ago
  • Springfield, IL
  • 3 days ago

Position Overview The Illinois Department of Corrections is looking for a Certified Public Accountant....

Accountant II

  • Springfield, IL
  • 5 days ago
  • Springfield, IL
  • 5 days ago

Note: An advanced degree in accountancy or registration as a Certified Public Accountant may be substituted for one year of professional experience....

Accountant II

  • Springfield, IL
  • 7 days ago
  • Springfield, IL
  • 7 days ago

**What We Look For in a Candidate** **Required** + Bachelors degree in accounting and relevant experience. + Minimum 2 years of related experience and advanced degree preferred. + Must have the ability...

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Senior Accountant

  • Springfield, IL
  • 7 days ago
  • Springfield, IL
  • 7 days ago

**What We Look For in a Candidate** **Required** + Bachelors degree in accounting and relevant experience. + Minimum 5 years of related experience and advanced degree preferred. + Must have the ability...

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Accountant Supervisor

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

Job Requisition ID: 48279 Agency: Department of Public Health Class Title: ACCOUNTANT SUPERVISOR - 00135 Office: Office of Women's Health & Family Services Division: Deputy Director's Office Posting...

Accountant III

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

The Investment Accountant III is responsible for financial reporting, regulatory compliance, and complex reconciliations, ensuring adherence to GAAP and Statutory Accounting Principles (SAP)....

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Accountant

  • Springfield, IL
  • 9 days ago
  • Springfield, IL
  • 9 days ago

We invite qualified applicants to apply for the position of Accountant within the Accounting Division at State Retirement Systems (SRS)....

Accountant 3-Fin

  • Springfield, IL
  • 14 days ago
  • Springfield, IL
  • 14 days ago

Accountant 3-Fin Company: Oracle Location: Springfield, IL Date Posted: 7/1/25, 5:15 AM Job Description When you combine Oracle's #1 ERP financial system with its Best-in-Class Global Controllers Finance...

Obligations Accountant

  • Springfield, IL
  • 14 days ago
  • Springfield, IL
  • 14 days ago

Essential Functions Maintains records, reports and documents for all administrative contract liabilities via a series of accounts payable reports, obligation trackers and accounting journal entries...

Senior Revenue Accountant

  • Springfield, IL
  • 15 days ago
  • Springfield, IL
  • 15 days ago

**About the Role:** Confluent is seeking an experienced, self-motivated Senior Revenue Accountant to join our Revenue Accounting Operations team....

Accountant - Services

  • Springfield, IL
  • 17 days ago
  • Springfield, IL
  • 17 days ago

This includes journal entry preparation and review, AP/AR Transactions, financial modeling and reporting, reconciliation preparation and review, lender compliance, and other financial deliverables and...

Accountant

  • Springfield, IL
  • 18 days ago
  • Springfield, IL
  • 18 days ago

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

Refunds and Recoveries Processor (Accountant)(UMP)

  • Grandview, IL (2 miles from Springfield, IL)
  • 19 days ago
  • Grandview, IL (2 miles from Springfield, IL)
  • 19 days ago

Job Requisition ID: 48084 Start date: 6/27/25 Closing Date: 07/14/2025 Agency: Department of Healthcare and Family Services BPIS: 10033 Class Title: ACCOUNTANT - 00130 Skill Option: UMP Certificate...

Accountant

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

We're looking for an experienced Accountant to provide supervision, direction, and leadership in managing grant contracts, including processing, compliance, and reporting functions....

Project Accountant - Remote, US (Eastern Time Zone Only)

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

at Bowman in Springfield, Illinois, United States Job Description Short Description Bowman has an opportunity for a Project Accountant to join our team remotely (Eastern Time Zone Only)....

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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
28.2%
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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