Accountant Jobs in Cumming, IA

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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Payroll Accountant I

  • Des Moines, IA (12 miles from Cumming, IA)
  • 8 hours ago
  • Des Moines, IA (12 miles from Cumming, IA)
  • 8 hours ago

The Weitz Company is hiring a Payroll Accountant I for our office in downtown Des Moines!...

Accountant - Insurance Operations

  • West Des Moines, IA
  • 1 day ago
  • West Des Moines, IA
  • 1 day ago

reconciliations, journal entries, data analysis and financial reporting....

Accountant II

  • Des Moines, IA (12 miles from Cumming, IA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Des Moines, IA (12 miles from Cumming, IA)
  • 1 day ago

. + Prepares moderately complex journal entries for entry into the general ledger system on a monthly basis by collecting necessary data, analyzing and/or allocating costs and preparing audit train...

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Accountant - Services

  • Des Moines, IA (12 miles from Cumming, IA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Des Moines, IA (12 miles from Cumming, IA)
  • 1 day 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...

Senior Accountant

  • Urbandale, IA (11 miles from Cumming, IA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Urbandale, IA (11 miles from Cumming, IA)
  • 3 days ago

Support the month-end and year-end close processes by preparing journal entries, reconciling accounts, and reviewing financial data for accuracy....

Senior Accountant, Order to Cash

  • Des Moines, IA (12 miles from Cumming, IA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Des Moines, IA (12 miles from Cumming, IA)
  • 5 days ago

Cornerstone OnDemand is seeking a Senior Accountant to join our Order to Cash team. This role will report to the Order to Cash Accounting & Finance Manager....

Accountant I

  • Des Moines, IA (12 miles from Cumming, IA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Des Moines, IA (12 miles from Cumming, IA)
  • 8 days ago

Qualifications You Need to Bring Required: + Bachelors degree in accounting/finance or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience. + A minimum of 2 years of related accounting...

Senior Revenue Accountant

  • Des Moines, IA (12 miles from Cumming, IA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Des Moines, IA (12 miles from Cumming, IA)
  • 11 days ago

Job Summary: The Senior Revenue Accountant provides research, guidance and validation (review of work) on invoicing and revenue recognition for standard and complex customer contracts/agreements....

CPA Licensing Compliance Assistant Director

  • Des Moines, IA (12 miles from Cumming, IA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Des Moines, IA (12 miles from Cumming, IA)
  • 11 days ago

At EY, youll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. And were counting on your...

Accountant

  • West Des Moines, IA
  • 12 days ago
  • West Des Moines, IA
  • 12 days ago

transactions....

Staff Accountant II - Revenue Recognition

  • Urbandale, IA (11 miles from Cumming, IA)
  • 13 days ago
  • Urbandale, IA (11 miles from Cumming, IA)
  • 13 days ago

What you need to have: Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or equivalent experience. Intermediate to advanced proficiency with MS Excel, including pivot tables....

Staff Accountant II - Revenue Reconciliation

  • Urbandale, IA (11 miles from Cumming, IA)
  • 14 days ago
  • Urbandale, IA (11 miles from Cumming, IA)
  • 14 days ago

What you need to have: Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or equivalent experience. Intermediate to advanced proficiency with MS Excel, including pivot tables....

Accountant I Treasury

  • Des Moines, IA (12 miles from Cumming, IA)
  • 14 days ago
  • Des Moines, IA (12 miles from Cumming, IA)
  • 14 days ago

The Weitz Company is hiring an Accountant I to join our treasury team. This role will be responsible for accounting projects related to treasury, accounts payable, and accounts receivable....

Staff Accountant

  • Des Moines, IA (12 miles from Cumming, IA)
  • 18 days ago
  • Des Moines, IA (12 miles from Cumming, IA)
  • 18 days ago

The Waldinger Corporation is seeking a dependable and detailed Staff Accountant to join our Corporate Accounts Receivable team....

Medicare/Medicaid Staff Accountant

  • Des Moines, IA (12 miles from Cumming, IA)
  • 20 days ago
  • Des Moines, IA (12 miles from Cumming, IA)
  • 20 days ago

Qualifications Bachelors Degree in Accounting or related field; Masters degree in accounting or related field preferred Experience with GAAP principles Experience with project accounting....

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Salary for Accountant Jobs in Cumming, IA

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Highest Education Level

Accountants in Cumming, IA 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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