Accountant Jobs in North Liberty, 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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Senior Accountant - Finance & Business Operations, College of Liberal Arts & Sciences

  • Iowa City, IA (9 miles from North Liberty, IA)
  • 12 hours ago
  • Iowa City, IA (9 miles from North Liberty, IA)
  • 12 hours ago

Transaction Processing Review, approve, and initiate complex and/or specialized transactions and correct journal entries. Open and close accounts and maintain department chart of accounts....

Accountant

  • Cedar Rapids, IA (14 miles from North Liberty, IA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Cedar Rapids, IA (14 miles from North Liberty, IA)
  • 1 day ago

Summit Schools is seeking a part-time accountant....

Project Operations Accountant Mortenson

  • Cedar Rapids, IA (14 miles from North Liberty, IA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Cedar Rapids, IA (14 miles from North Liberty, IA)
  • 1 day ago

Project Operations Accountant Cedar Rapids, IA, United States | HQ Business Support Project Operations Accountant SUMMARY Mortenson's Data Center Solutions Group is currently seeking a Project Operations...

Cost Accountant

  • Cedar Rapids, IA (14 miles from North Liberty, IA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Cedar Rapids, IA (14 miles from North Liberty, IA)
  • 2 days ago

Oversees weekly, monthly, and year-end financial reporting functions including journal entries and account reconciliations and integrates the data into the corporate financial database....

Project Accountant

  • Cedar Rapids, IA (14 miles from North Liberty, IA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Cedar Rapids, IA (14 miles from North Liberty, IA)
  • 5 days ago

degree in accounting or related field 0-3 years of related experience Necessary attributes Candidate must possess Suffolks Core Values: Passion, Integrity, Hard Work, Professionalism and Caring Ability...

Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

  • Iowa City, IA (9 miles from North Liberty, IA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Iowa City, IA (9 miles from North Liberty, IA)
  • 6 days ago

Dexian is seeking a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) for an opportunity with a client located in Clear Lake or Waverly, Iowa (candidate's choice - relocation assistance offered)....

Senior Accountant - Recreation Sevices University of Iowa

  • Iowa City, IA (9 miles from North Liberty, IA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Iowa City, IA (9 miles from North Liberty, IA)
  • 11 days ago

Initiate complex specialized, and non-routine original and correcting journal entries. Reviews and approves non-routine transactions. Open/close accounts....

Cost Accountant

  • Williamsburg, IA (21 miles from North Liberty, IA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Williamsburg, IA (21 miles from North Liberty, IA)
  • 11 days ago

Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics. 5+ years of relevant experience Cost Accounting experience within a manufacturing environment is preferred....

Project Operations Accountant

  • Cedar Rapids, IA (14 miles from North Liberty, IA)
  • 12 days ago
  • Cedar Rapids, IA (14 miles from North Liberty, IA)
  • 12 days ago

Project Operations Accountant SUMMARY Mortensons Data Center Solutions Group is currently seeking a Project Operations Accountant that will provide accounting, analysis, and financial support to one...

Senior Accountant - Recreation Sevices

  • Iowa City, IA (9 miles from North Liberty, IA)
  • 12 days ago
  • Iowa City, IA (9 miles from North Liberty, IA)
  • 12 days ago

Required Qualifications: Bachelors degree in Accounting or an equivalent combination of education and accounting experience....

Lead Accountant

  • Cedar Rapids, IA (14 miles from North Liberty, IA)
  • 27 days ago
  • Cedar Rapids, IA (14 miles from North Liberty, IA)
  • 27 days ago

The Lead Accountant oversees the preparation and maintenance of accounting records and performance metrics....

Staff Accountant/Production Accountant

  • West Liberty, IA (22 miles from North Liberty, IA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • West Liberty, IA (22 miles from North Liberty, IA)
  • 60+ days ago

Prepare and load journal entries to accrue expense or correct general ledger accounting. Weekly/monthly inventory and work order accounting close functions....

Staff Accountant

  • Iowa City, IA (9 miles from North Liberty, IA)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Iowa City, IA (9 miles from North Liberty, IA)
  • 90+ 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...

Senior Accountant

  • Iowa City, IA (9 miles from North Liberty, IA)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Iowa City, IA (9 miles from North Liberty, IA)
  • 90+ days ago

Bachelors 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 (9 miles from North Liberty, IA)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Iowa City, IA (9 miles from North Liberty, IA)
  • 90+ days ago

Required: 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...

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Salary for Accountant Jobs in North Liberty, IA

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Highest Education Level

Accountants in North Liberty, IA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
54.5%
Master's Degree
28.1%
Associate's Degree
6.9%
High School or GED
4.7%
Vocational Degree or Certification
3.8%
Doctorate Degree
1.0%
Some College
0.7%
Some High School
0.2%


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