Accountant Jobs in Hanover, 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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Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)

Forensic Accountant

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS Selectees who are not FBI financial analysts or forensic accountants are required to attend a mandatory five-week Forensic Accountant Core Training Session (FACTS) held at the...

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Senior Accountant

As the Senior Accountant, you will provide accurate reconciliation of business accounts, this includes bank statements, inventory reconciliations, and auditing quarterly, monthly and yearly accounts...

Revenue Analyst

  • Bethesda, MD (24 miles from Hanover, MD)
  • moments ago
  • Bethesda, MD (24 miles from Hanover, MD)
  • moments ago

Revenue Analyst, Revenue Management Systems Who are we looking for? Choice Hotels, one of the worlds largest lodging franchisors, has an exciting new opportunity as our Revenue Analyst, Revenue...

Staff Accountant

  • Columbia, MD (8 miles from Hanover, MD)
  • 7 hours ago
  • Columbia, MD (8 miles from Hanover, MD)
  • 7 hours ago

degree in Accounting (strongly preferred) or Finance, demonstrating a working knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and financial analysis principles (IFRS knowledge a significant plus...

Accountant

  • Baltimore, MD (10 miles from Hanover, MD)
  • 1 day ago
  • Baltimore, MD (10 miles from Hanover, MD)
  • 1 day ago

Seeking a detail-oriented Accountant to manage financial operations for a custom manufacturing company....

Project Accountant III

  • Columbia, MD (8 miles from Hanover, MD)
  • 1 day ago
  • Columbia, MD (8 miles from Hanover, MD)
  • 1 day ago

Post journal entries and job cost transactions (as needed) on assigned projects. Oversee vendor compliance (COI updates) and maintain credit application documents....

Senior Accountant

  • Baltimore, MD (10 miles from Hanover, MD)
  • 1 day ago
  • Baltimore, MD (10 miles from Hanover, MD)
  • 1 day ago

Accountant!...

Staff Accountant - BGE (Hybrid)

  • Baltimore, MD (10 miles from Hanover, MD)
  • 1 day ago
  • Baltimore, MD (10 miles from Hanover, MD)
  • 1 day ago

Who We Are We're powering a cleaner, brighter future. Exelon is leading the energy transformation, and we're calling all problem solvers, innovators, community builders and change makers. Work...

Tax & Treasury Staff Accountant

  • Rockville, MD (23 miles from Hanover, MD)
  • 2 days ago
  • Rockville, MD (23 miles from Hanover, MD)
  • 2 days ago

and reconciliations; recording intercompany journal entries to clear intercompany transactions; ensuring intercompany accounting policies, processes and operating procedures are clearly defined in...

Staff Accountant

  • Baltimore, MD (10 miles from Hanover, MD)
  • 2 days ago
  • Baltimore, MD (10 miles from Hanover, MD)
  • 2 days ago

Responsibilities Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Prepare and execute journal entries. Perform bank reconciliations. Full Cycle AP Full Cycle AR Perform balance sheet reconciliations....

Healthcare Accountant

  • Beltsville, MD (13 miles from Hanover, MD)
  • 3 days ago
  • Beltsville, MD (13 miles from Hanover, MD)
  • 3 days ago

Responsibilities Maintain the general ledger, including preparing financial schedules and writing journal entries....

Senior Accountant

  • Bethesda, MD (24 miles from Hanover, MD)
  • 3 days ago
  • Bethesda, MD (24 miles from Hanover, MD)
  • 3 days ago

Education and Experience Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required. 2+ years of public accounting experience at a national or large regional accounting firm or related experience...

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Financial Reporting Accountant

  • Hunt Valley, MD (22 miles from Hanover, MD)
  • 3 days ago
  • Hunt Valley, MD (22 miles from Hanover, MD)
  • 3 days ago

(Preferred) Certifications Certified Public Accountant. (Potentially) Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge of U.S....

Budget Analyst III

  • Baltimore, MD (10 miles from Hanover, MD)
  • 3 days ago
  • Baltimore, MD (10 miles from Hanover, MD)
  • 3 days ago

Prepares journal entries as needed. Reviews and approves journal entries prepared by Budget Analyst II. Analyze procedures and internal controls....

Staff Accountant Full-Time CFG Bank Arena

  • Baltimore, MD (10 miles from Hanover, MD)
  • 4 days ago
  • Baltimore, MD (10 miles from Hanover, MD)
  • 4 days ago

Responsibilities Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Prepare and execute journal entries. Perform bank reconciliations. Full Cycle AP Full Cycle AR Perform balance sheet reconciliations....

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Salary for Accountant Jobs in Hanover, MD

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Highest Education Level

Accountants in Hanover, 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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