Accountant Jobs in Zachary, LA

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.

1-15 of 24 Jobs

Senior Accountant, Financial Reporting

  • Baton Rouge, LA (13 miles from Zachary, LA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA (13 miles from Zachary, LA)
  • 1 day ago

Job Posting End Date: May 22 When you join the team at Unum, you become part of an organization committed to helping you thrive. Here, we work to provide the employee benefits and service...

Accountant, Financial Reporting

  • Baton Rouge, LA (13 miles from Zachary, LA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA (13 miles from Zachary, LA)
  • 1 day ago

Job Posting End Date: May 22 When you join the team at Unum, you become part of an organization committed to helping you thrive. Here, we work to provide the employee benefits and service...

Accountant

  • Baton Rouge, LA (13 miles from Zachary, LA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA (13 miles from Zachary, LA)
  • 2 days ago

Accountant Baton Rouge, LA Description Westaff is recruiting for a Senior Accountant with some lite HR experience (helpful but will train)....

Accountant 1-2

  • Baton Rouge, LA (13 miles from Zachary, LA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA (13 miles from Zachary, LA)
  • 4 days ago

The Department of Justice, Office of Attorney General Liz Murrill, is seeking applications for an Accountant in the Administrative Services Division....

Senior Accountant

  • Baton Rouge, LA (13 miles from Zachary, LA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA (13 miles from Zachary, LA)
  • 6 days ago

Honor Services is seeking a Senior Accountant. A senior accountant plays a key role in a company's financial management and reporting....

Accountant II

  • Baton Rouge, LA (13 miles from Zachary, LA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA (13 miles from Zachary, LA)
  • 7 days ago

This position safeguards Intermountain Healthcare assets through monthly accounting operations and internal controls, and ensures accurate and compliant financial reporting. Initial duties are...

Remote Work

Accountant 1,2,3

  • Baton Rouge, LA (13 miles from Zachary, LA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA (13 miles from Zachary, LA)
  • 8 days ago

degree in accounting, finance, business administration, management, economics, or statistics; OR An advanced degree in accounting, finance, business administration, management, economics, quantitative...

Remote Work

Regional Staff Accountant-Kenner/Baton Rouge

  • Baton Rouge, LA (13 miles from Zachary, LA)
  • 22 days ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA (13 miles from Zachary, LA)
  • 22 days ago

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Prepare and input all month end journal entries. Reconcile all market area specific balance sheet accounts....

Accountant

  • Baton Rouge, LA (13 miles from Zachary, LA)
  • 22 days ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA (13 miles from Zachary, LA)
  • 22 days ago

Applies principles of accounting to analyze financial information and prepare financial reports which may include performing the following duties: Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the...

Accountant

  • Central, LA (13 miles from Zachary, LA)
  • 23 days ago
  • Central, LA (13 miles from Zachary, LA)
  • 23 days ago

entries and account reconciliations, as well as performing flux analysis)....

Payroll Accountant

  • Baton Rouge, LA (13 miles from Zachary, LA)
  • 26 days ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA (13 miles from Zachary, LA)
  • 26 days ago

The Payroll Accountant provides administrative and/or support functions for the LCTCS Payroll Department and the LCTCS Centralized Payroll through Banner....

Senior Revenue Accountant - Contractor

  • Baton Rouge, LA (13 miles from Zachary, LA)
  • 27 days ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA (13 miles from Zachary, LA)
  • 27 days ago

entries, and providing the backup support. + Prepare unbilled accounts receivable and deferred revenue accounting entries and reconciliations to ensure compliance with U.S....

Senior Revenue Accountant

  • Baton Rouge, LA (13 miles from Zachary, LA)
  • 28 days ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA (13 miles from Zachary, LA)
  • 28 days ago

entries, and providing the backup support. + Prepare unbilled accounts receivable and deferred revenue accounting entries and reconciliations to ensure compliance with U.S....

Staff Accountant 1 (Entry Level)

  • Baton Rouge, LA (13 miles from Zachary, LA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA (13 miles from Zachary, LA)
  • 30+ days ago

Job Posting Title: Staff Accountant 1 (Entry Level) Position Type: Professional / Unclassified Department: LSUAM FA - AS - Payroll (Karen Rose Jenkins (00011528)) Work Location: 0204 Thomas D....

Senior Accountant

  • Baton Rouge, LA (13 miles from Zachary, LA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA (13 miles from Zachary, LA)
  • 30+ days ago

Reviews journal entries, balance sheet recs & other reports prepared by junior staff....

Demographic Data for Zachary, LA

Moving to Zachary, LA? Find some basic demographic data about Zachary, LA below.


Local
National
29,432
484
Medium

Accountant Online Courses and Training Opportunities

iHireAccounting curates thousands of courses in order to recommend the best ones to help further your career. If you register for a course using the links on our site, we may receive a small commission.
Ethics for Accountants
Learn all tools & rules of business ethics, get a certificate at the end of the course, boost your CV & keep your boss happy with impressive work. Free accounting course included.This is a...
Excel PivotTables For Accountants
Many business professionals consider PivotTables the most powerful feature in Excel, yet most accounting and financial professionals do not use them in their day-to-day activities. If you are...
Ethics for the Industry Accountant
While ethics training is required by many states, the true value of the CPA license is in understanding how critically important ethical behavior is to one another, our customers, our firms, and...

Title Synonyms

Users interested in this job title also searched for the following job titles


Salary for Accountant Jobs in Zachary, LA

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireAccounting research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Accountant positions.



Highest Education Level

Accountants in Zachary, LA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
54.5%
Master's Degree
28.2%
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%


Other Career Titles

Here are some other career titles that require similar skills



Accountant Related Career Advice Articles

Young accountant enjoying the accounting career she has chosen.
5 Trending Accounting Careers and Specialties

Check out these five accounting career paths and decide whether you'd like to work as a tax accountant, auditor, budget analyst, forensic accountant, or cost accountant.

Read article »
accountant walking through her office and thinking about her career
5 Potential Accountant Career Paths

When mapping out your accountant career path and assessing your accounting skills, there are many types of accounting jobs to consider. Learn more.

Read article »
Accountant posing at desk surrounded by work materials
4 Elements Every Accounting Resume Needs

For professionals in the accounting field, there are a number of tactics to employ that will ensure your document highlights your achievements for maximum impact and presents your credentials effectively.

Read article »