Accountant Jobs in Columbia, 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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Accountant Lead ( Hybrid )

  • Mdstad
  • Baltimore, MD (15 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 8 days ago
  • Mdstad
  • Baltimore, MD (15 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 8 days ago

Employees in this classification assign, review, and approve the work of and train lower level Accountants....

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Staff Accountant

  • St. Martin's Home / Little Sisters of the Poor
  • Catonsville, MD (8 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 12 days ago
  • Catonsville, MD (8 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 12 days ago

Import/enter journal entries from subsidiary systems. Monitor all restricted gifts and grants. Review monthly financial trends for consistent reporting....

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Sudina Search, LLC

Project Accountant

Highly valued, thriving construction client is seeking a Project Accountant to manage the accounts of various construction projects by monitoring detailed budgets, overseeing supplier and subcontractor...

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Senior Accountant, A/P & Expenses

  • Johns Hopkins Medicine
  • Baltimore, MD (15 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 2 hours ago
  • Baltimore, MD (15 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 2 hours ago

Prepare and review month-end journal entries, accruals, and adjustments within the required timeframes during the close for your assigned area (s)....

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Payroll Accountant, Senior

  • Booz Allen
  • Washington, DC (22 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 10 hours ago
  • Washington, DC (22 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 10 hours ago

degree in Accounting or Finance Nice If You Have: Experience with Costpoint, Dayforce, or other ERP or payroll systems Knowledge of US GAAP and government cost accounting standards Knowledge of multistate...

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Supervisory Accountant (Staff)

  • Organization of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
  • Arlington, VA (24 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 12 hours ago
  • Arlington, VA (24 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 12 hours ago

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Senior Accountant, Remote

  • Aledade
  • Bethesda, MD (19 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 17 hours ago
  • Bethesda, MD (19 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 17 hours ago

Prepare month-end reporting workbooks related to practice portion expense, including related journal entries and reconciliations....

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Senior Accountant (Remote)

  • LEARN Behavioral
  • Baltimore, MD (15 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 22 hours ago
  • Baltimore, MD (15 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 22 hours ago

This role will support month-end close, analysis and reporting to ensure enterprise financial organizational success and is essential in the preparation and analysis of journal entries and financial...

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Staff Accountant

  • Kforce
  • Baltimore, MD (15 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 22 hours ago
  • Baltimore, MD (15 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 22 hours ago

Responsibilities: Reconciliations: Balance bank statements, Credit Card reconciliations and general ledger accounts daily Month-End Close: Prepare journal entries, accrue expenses, and analyze budget...

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Accountant II

  • Saul Centers
  • Bethesda, MD (19 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 22 hours ago
  • Bethesda, MD (19 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 22 hours ago

Job Requirements (Skills/Abilities) of the Accountant II: Four-year degree in Accounting or Finance. CPA preferred. 2-5 years training as an Accountant, real estate experience preferred....

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2-Year Staff Accountant, Partnership Accounting - Operations

  • Carlyle Group Inc.
  • Washington, DC (22 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 22 hours ago
  • Washington, DC (22 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 22 hours ago

Financial Reporting and Analysis: Prepare detailed partnership expense analyses and corresponding journal entries....

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Accountant II

  • The US Oncology Network
  • Beltsville, MD (11 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 1 day ago
  • Beltsville, MD (11 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 1 day ago

Responsibilities ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: -Maintains general ledger, including preparing financial schedules, preparing journal entries, etc....

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Cost Accountant

  • Office of the Assistant Secretary for Administration and Management
  • Washington, DC (22 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 1 day ago
  • Washington, DC (22 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 1 day ago

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Accountant

  • Immediate Office of the Chief of Naval Operations
  • Washington Navy Yard, DC (22 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 1 day ago
  • Washington Navy Yard, DC (22 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 1 day ago

Similarly, "accountant" should be interpreted, generally, as "accountant and/or auditor.")...

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Staff Accountant

  • Georgetown University
  • Washington, DC (22 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 1 day ago
  • Washington, DC (22 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 1 day ago

as needed Requirements and Qualifications Bachelors Degree in Accounting 2-3 years progressive experience in financial accounting and reporting Ability to understand the Universitys cost center hierarchy...

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Salary for Accountant Jobs in Columbia, MD

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Highest Education Level

Accountants in Columbia, MD offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
54.6%
Master's Degree
28.3%
Associate's Degree
6.8%
High School or GED
4.5%
Vocational Degree or Certification
3.8%
Doctorate Degree
1.0%
Some College
0.7%
Some High School
0.2%


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