Accountant Jobs in Mount Vernon, 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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FEMA Disaster Management Accountant

  • Iowa City, IA (20 miles from Mount Vernon, IA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Iowa City, IA (20 miles from Mount Vernon, IA)
  • 1 day ago

**Preferred Qualifications:** Certification such as CPA (Certified Public Accountant), CFE (Certified Fraud Examiner), or CFF (Certified in Financial Forensics)....

Lead Accountant

  • Cedar Rapids, IA (10 miles from Mount Vernon, IA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Cedar Rapids, IA (10 miles from Mount Vernon, IA)
  • 8 days ago

As our next Lead Accountant, you'll play a key role in managing the full lifecycle of our assets-from acquisition to retirement....

Budget Analyst II

  • Cedar Rapids, IA (10 miles from Mount Vernon, IA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Cedar Rapids, IA (10 miles from Mount Vernon, IA)
  • 9 days ago

Researches and prepares journal entries. Identifies problems and issues and provides solutions, recommendations, and alternate options....

Senior Accountant

  • Iowa City, IA (20 miles from Mount Vernon, IA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Iowa City, IA (20 miles from Mount Vernon, IA)
  • 11 days ago

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance 1-2 years of accrual basis accounting working experiences including accounts receivable, journal entries, month-end closing and reconciliation, and bank reconciliation...

Staff Accountant

  • Iowa City, IA (20 miles from Mount Vernon, IA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Iowa City, IA (20 miles from Mount Vernon, IA)
  • 11 days ago

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance 1-2 years of accrual basis accounting working experiences including accounts receivable, journal entries, month-end closing and reconciliation, and bank reconciliation...

Accountant

  • Iowa City, IA (20 miles from Mount Vernon, IA)
  • 17 days ago
  • Iowa City, IA (20 miles from Mount Vernon, IA)
  • 17 days ago

Bachelors degree in accounting or finance. 12 years of experience with accrual-based accounting, including AR, journal entries, month-end close, and bank reconciliations....

Accountant (m/f/d)

  • West Branch, IA (18 miles from Mount Vernon, IA)
  • 18 days ago
  • West Branch, IA (18 miles from Mount Vernon, IA)
  • 18 days ago

POSITION SUMMARY As the Accountant, you will prepare and maintain financial and business transactions, applying accounting principles, which include work that is analytical, evaluative, and advisory...

Senior Accountant- Billing

  • Hiawatha, IA (14 miles from Mount Vernon, IA)
  • 23 days ago
  • Hiawatha, IA (14 miles from Mount Vernon, IA)
  • 23 days ago

SUMMARY: Serves as a member of the Company's Accounting Team, executing and leading direction of accounts receivable management processes that support Company compliance, efficiency and growth....

Accountant Corporate

  • Iowa City, IA (20 miles from Mount Vernon, IA)
  • 24 days ago
  • Iowa City, IA (20 miles from Mount Vernon, IA)
  • 24 days ago

Record routine journal entries and bank transactions accurately and timely. Process accounts payable bills and credit card transactions as needed....

Accountant for Niche Markets

  • Iowa City, IA (20 miles from Mount Vernon, IA)
  • 24 days ago
  • Iowa City, IA (20 miles from Mount Vernon, IA)
  • 24 days ago

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance. 1-2 years of experience with accrual-based accounting, including AR, journal entries, month-end close, and bank reconciliations....

Full-Time Accountant

  • Iowa City, IA (20 miles from Mount Vernon, IA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Iowa City, IA (20 miles from Mount Vernon, IA)
  • 45+ days ago

Bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance. 12 years of experience in accrual-based accounting, including AR, journal entries, month-end close, and bank reconciliations....

Project Accountant

  • Cedar Rapids, IA (10 miles from Mount Vernon, IA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Cedar Rapids, IA (10 miles from Mount Vernon, IA)
  • 45+ days ago

The ideal Project Accountant candidate will possess at least two years of construction accounting experience and solid computer skills....

Senior Accountant - College of Engineering

  • Iowa City, IA (20 miles from Mount Vernon, IA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Iowa City, IA (20 miles from Mount Vernon, IA)
  • 45+ days ago

Initiate complex and/or specialized original and correcting journal entries using GL Journal Entry....

Entry-Level Accountant

  • Iowa City, IA (20 miles from Mount Vernon, IA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Iowa City, IA (20 miles from Mount Vernon, IA)
  • 60+ days ago

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance 1-2 years of accrual basis accounting working experiences including accounts receivable, journal entries, month-end closing and reconciliation, and bank reconciliation...

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Salary for Accountant Jobs in Mount Vernon, IA

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Highest Education Level

Accountants in Mount Vernon, 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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