Accountant Jobs in Highland, 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 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...

Senior Budget Analyst

  • Arlington, VA (21 miles from Highland, MD)
  • 2 days ago
  • Arlington, VA (21 miles from Highland, 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...

EA, CPA, or Tax Attorney

  • Baltimore, MD (20 miles from Highland, MD)
  • 14 hours ago
  • Baltimore, MD (20 miles from Highland, MD)
  • 14 hours ago

A Top Professional Tax firm in the area is looking to add an EA, CPA, or Tax Attorney to their team. This stable and growing firm offers clients valuable knowledge and expertise in tax. Due to the...

Corporate Accountant Manager

  • Pasadena, MD (24 miles from Highland, MD)
  • 14 hours ago
  • Pasadena, MD (24 miles from Highland, MD)
  • 14 hours ago

reporting, internal and external audit assistance, and review Qualifications Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance 7+ years experience in accounting, preferably in a supervisory role Certified Public Accountant...

Senior Accountant, Global Marketplace

  • Arlington, VA (21 miles from Highland, MD)
  • 14 hours ago
  • Arlington, VA (21 miles from Highland, MD)
  • 14 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...

Staff Accountant

  • Hanover, MD (13 miles from Highland, MD)
  • 14 hours ago
  • Hanover, MD (13 miles from Highland, MD)
  • 14 hours ago

The position also prepares and enters monthly journal entries, processes accounts receivable adjustments, and assists with annual audit....

Senior Accountant

  • Bethesda, MD (15 miles from Highland, MD)
  • 15 hours ago
  • Bethesda, MD (15 miles from Highland, MD)
  • 15 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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Family Office Manager/ Senior Accountant

  • Baltimore, MD (20 miles from Highland, MD)
  • 18 hours ago
  • Baltimore, MD (20 miles from Highland, MD)
  • 18 hours ago

A financial services firm in Baltimore, Maryland is expanding its Family Office team and hiring for multiple accounting roles, including Staff Accountant, Senior Accountant, and Manager levels....

Staff Accountant

  • Catonsville, MD (13 miles from Highland, MD)
  • 18 hours ago
  • Catonsville, MD (13 miles from Highland, MD)
  • 18 hours ago

As a staff accountant you will perform journal entries, detailed account analysis, balance sheet reconciliation, and have an active role in the end-of-month process, end-of-year review and audit....

Staff Accountant

  • Washington, DC (19 miles from Highland, MD)
  • 18 hours ago
  • Washington, DC (19 miles from Highland, MD)
  • 18 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 (19 miles from Highland, MD)
  • 19 hours ago
  • Washington, DC (19 miles from Highland, MD)
  • 19 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

  • Baltimore, MD (20 miles from Highland, MD)
  • 20 hours ago
  • Baltimore, MD (20 miles from Highland, MD)
  • 20 hours ago

Assist with month-end closing process including preparing journal entries. Provide support for internal and external audits. Assist with filing of personal property and 990 tax returns....

Staff Accountant

  • Washington, DC (19 miles from Highland, MD)
  • 22 hours ago
  • Washington, DC (19 miles from Highland, MD)
  • 22 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

  • Hanover, MD (13 miles from Highland, MD)
  • 23 hours ago
  • Hanover, MD (13 miles from Highland, MD)
  • 23 hours ago

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

Staff Accountant

  • McLean, VA (19 miles from Highland, MD)
  • 1 day ago
  • McLean, VA (19 miles from Highland, MD)
  • 1 day 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...

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Salary for Accountant Jobs in Highland, MD

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Highest Education Level

Accountants in Highland, 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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