Accountant Jobs in Bethesda, MD

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 Budget Analyst

  • Arlington, VA (6 miles from Bethesda, MD)
  • 7 days ago
  • Arlington, VA (6 miles from Bethesda, MD)
  • 7 days ago

ManTech seeks a motivated, career and customer oriented Senior Budget Analyst to join our team in the Arlington, VA area to provide budget support to our customer and to begin an exciting and...

Hotel Accountant

  • Washington, DC (6 miles from Bethesda, MD)
  • 8 hours ago
  • Washington, DC (6 miles from Bethesda, MD)
  • 8 hours ago

Beacon Hill Financial has partnered with a locally based hotel in the search for a new accountant to join their staff....

Global Accountant

  • Sterling, VA (17 miles from Bethesda, MD)
  • 10 hours ago
  • Sterling, VA (17 miles from Bethesda, MD)
  • 10 hours ago

Duties may include but not limited to preparing journal entries, cash disbursements, cash receipts, bank reconciliations, balance sheet reconciliations and monthly schedules....

Senior Tax Accountant

  • Bethesda, MD
  • 12 hours ago
  • Bethesda, MD
  • 12 hours ago

As a Senior Tax Accountant, you will have the opportunity to develop your skills and expertise in tax accounting, forecasting, and compliance....

Budget Analyst (Senior)

  • McLean, VA (4 miles from Bethesda, MD)
  • 12 hours ago
  • McLean, VA (4 miles from Bethesda, MD)
  • 12 hours ago

Responsibilities OBXtek is staffing for a Senior Budget Analyst for the Project Manager Cyber and Space (PM C&S) System Engineering and Technical Assistance (SETA) support program. Work is on-site...

Senior Budget Analyst G-24

  • Upper Marlboro, MD (22 miles from Bethesda, MD)
  • 17 hours ago
  • Upper Marlboro, MD (22 miles from Bethesda, MD)
  • 17 hours ago

Under the supervision of the Director of Finance and the Court Administrator, the incumbent will assist in various aspects of budget management and play a crucial role in overseeing the budget and...

Budget Analyst

  • Bethesda, MD
  • 22 hours ago
  • Bethesda, MD
  • 22 hours ago

Notify property accountants of changes in assessments and successful appeals....

Part Time Accountant

  • Falls Church, VA (8 miles from Bethesda, MD)
  • 1 day ago
  • Falls Church, VA (8 miles from Bethesda, MD)
  • 1 day ago

This is a part time position. Primary responsibility is to Take Excellent Care Of Our Customers by satisfying each customer's needs, exceeding their expectations, and making every shopping visit a...

Accountant for Outsourced Accounting Team

  • Gaithersburg, MD (11 miles from Bethesda, MD)
  • 1 day ago
  • Gaithersburg, MD (11 miles from Bethesda, MD)
  • 1 day ago

Ready to advance your accounting career with a successful CPA firm offering excellent growth potential? Join our team in Gaithersburg, 5 days a week, where your expertise will be valued, and your...

Real Estate Accountant

  • Arlington, VA (6 miles from Bethesda, MD)
  • 1 day ago
  • Arlington, VA (6 miles from Bethesda, MD)
  • 1 day ago

Job Description The Investment Accounting group is responsible for the accounting and reporting for the client's invested Assets, which includes private equity, hedge funds, commercial residential...

Investment Accountant

  • Arlington, VA (6 miles from Bethesda, MD)
  • 1 day ago
  • Arlington, VA (6 miles from Bethesda, MD)
  • 1 day ago

The Investment Accounting Associate Manager is responsible for the accounting and reporting for a global financial services company's invested asset. These assets total over 330 billion and are...

Senior Accountant - SEC Reporting

  • Reston, VA (13 miles from Bethesda, MD)
  • 1 day ago
  • Reston, VA (13 miles from Bethesda, MD)
  • 1 day ago

CACI is seeking a Senior Accountant to join the SEC Reporting Group within the Corporate Accounting team at our Reston, VA headquarters....

Senior Accountant

  • Arlington, VA (6 miles from Bethesda, MD)
  • 2 days ago
  • Arlington, VA (6 miles from Bethesda, MD)
  • 2 days ago

SUMMARY : National Capital Treatment & Recovery, formerly Phoenix House, a nonprofit substance use treatment facility in Arlington, VA is hiring for a full-time Senior Accountant....

Senior Accountant

  • Fairfax, VA (19 miles from Bethesda, MD)
  • 2 days ago
  • Fairfax, VA (19 miles from Bethesda, MD)
  • 2 days ago

Beacon Hill Financial has partnered with a locally based client in the search for a Senior Accountant to join their team....

Staff Accountant I

  • Washington, DC (6 miles from Bethesda, MD)
  • 2 days ago
  • Washington, DC (6 miles from Bethesda, MD)
  • 2 days ago

Job Summary: The International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) seeks a Staff Accountant I to provide general accounting support in the Finance Department....

Demographic Data for Bethesda, MD

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Salary for Accountant Jobs in Bethesda, MD

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Highest Education Level

Accountants in Bethesda, MD 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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