Accountant Jobs in Glen Echo, 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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Computech Corporation

Senior Accountant

Job Summary: We are seeking a diligent and experienced Senior Accountant to join our finance team....

Senior Budget Analyst

  • Arlington, VA (6 miles from Glen Echo, MD)
  • 2 days ago
  • Arlington, VA (6 miles from Glen Echo, MD)
  • 2 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...

Senior Accountant, Global Marketplace

  • Arlington, VA (6 miles from Glen Echo, MD)
  • 8 hours ago
  • Arlington, VA (6 miles from Glen Echo, MD)
  • 8 hours ago

Amazons accounting group offers opportunities at the Senior Accountant level in Legal Entity & Intercompany, Accounting Policy & Reporting, Operations and Capital, Transportation, Payments & Merchant...

Senior Accountant

  • Bethesda, MD (2 miles from Glen Echo, MD)
  • 8 hours ago
  • Bethesda, MD (2 miles from Glen Echo, MD)
  • 8 hours ago

Accountant Job Description We are seeking a Senior Accountant to perform a high volume of journal entries, ensuring the accuracy and alignment of financial records....

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Staff Accountant

  • Washington, DC (7 miles from Glen Echo, MD)
  • 12 hours ago
  • Washington, DC (7 miles from Glen Echo, MD)
  • 12 hours ago

Job DescriptionJob Purpose:The Staff Accountant will be responsible for maintaining financial records, preparing reports, and ensuring accuracy in financial transactions within Carr Workplaces, supporting...

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Accountant

  • Washington, DC (7 miles from Glen Echo, MD)
  • 13 hours ago
  • Washington, DC (7 miles from Glen Echo, MD)
  • 13 hours ago

based accounting environment Managing general ledger activity including but not limited to completing complex journal entries to properly account for costs and adjustments, completing reconciliations...

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Staff Accountant

  • Manassas, VA (23 miles from Glen Echo, MD)
  • 15 hours ago
  • Manassas, VA (23 miles from Glen Echo, MD)
  • 15 hours ago

Job Summary: We are seeking a diligent and experienced Senior Accountant to join our finance team....

Staff Accountant

  • Washington, DC (7 miles from Glen Echo, MD)
  • 16 hours ago
  • Washington, DC (7 miles from Glen Echo, MD)
  • 16 hours ago

Arlo Hotels an independent lifestyle hotel is now actively seeking a Staff Accountant. Are you someone who is passionate about people, driven by purpose, and clever in your approach?...

Senior Accountant: Government Contracts & Project Cost Accounting

  • Washington, DC (7 miles from Glen Echo, MD)
  • 17 hours ago
  • Washington, DC (7 miles from Glen Echo, MD)
  • 17 hours ago

entry accruals, allocations, intercompany entries, prepaid, fixed assets....

Senior Government Accountant

  • Springfield, VA (13 miles from Glen Echo, MD)
  • 20 hours ago
  • Springfield, VA (13 miles from Glen Echo, MD)
  • 20 hours ago

The accountant will be responsible for the following: The Senior Financial Accountant will support the current Comptroller with accounting functions including cost, payables, receivables, and reporting...

Staff Accountant

  • McLean, VA (2 miles from Glen Echo, MD)
  • 20 hours ago
  • McLean, VA (2 miles from Glen Echo, MD)
  • 20 hours ago

This is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of job duties and the position will perform other duties as assigned. + Prepare journal entries, reconcile sub-ledgers, and complete extracts for report...

Interim Grant Accountant (Healthcare)

  • Washington, DC (7 miles from Glen Echo, MD)
  • 22 hours ago
  • Washington, DC (7 miles from Glen Echo, MD)
  • 22 hours ago

THE HEALTHCARE INITIATIVE Where Talent Meets Opportunity Interim Grant Accountant (Healthcare) Pacific NW Join a dynamic community hospital in Oregon as an Interim Grant Accountant, where you will play...

Accountant

  • Falls Church, VA (7 miles from Glen Echo, MD)
  • 22 hours ago
  • Falls Church, VA (7 miles from Glen Echo, MD)
  • 22 hours ago

A certificate as Certified Public Accountant or a Certified Internal Auditor, obtained through written examination; or 3....

Senior Accountant, Finance and Business Integration - LATAM

  • Arlington, VA (6 miles from Glen Echo, MD)
  • 22 hours ago
  • Arlington, VA (6 miles from Glen Echo, MD)
  • 22 hours ago

Amazon has an immediate opening for a Finance Analyst to join our Finance and Business Integration team. The Finance Analyst role supports and directly influences the launches of some of Amazons...

Certified Public Accountant

  • Mc Lean, VA (4 miles from Glen Echo, MD)
  • 1 day ago
  • Mc Lean, VA (4 miles from Glen Echo, MD)
  • 1 day ago

Generally, the Senior Accountant is the primary decision-maker in all processes and activities related to finances within the organization....

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Salary for Accountant Jobs in Glen Echo, MD

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Highest Education Level

Accountants in Glen Echo, 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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