Accountant Jobs in Lanham, 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 (13 miles from Lanham, MD)
  • 5 days ago
  • Arlington, VA (13 miles from Lanham, MD)
  • 5 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 Property Accountant - Real Estate w/Yardi

  • Tysons, VA (19 miles from Lanham, MD)
  • 1 hour ago
  • Tysons, VA (19 miles from Lanham, MD)
  • 1 hour ago

Overview Senior Property Accountant, under the direction of the Accounting Manager, works collaboratively to manage financial aspects of KETTLER Management apartment communities....

Senior Accountant

  • Arlington, VA (13 miles from Lanham, MD)
  • 8 hours ago
  • Arlington, VA (13 miles from Lanham, MD)
  • 8 hours ago

Prepare monthly financial statements and interact with Accountant and Field Office Directors; Responsible for budgetary control for grants and proper expense classification based on grantor guidelines...

Staff Accountant

  • Chstnt Hl Cv, MD (23 miles from Lanham, MD)
  • 1 day ago
  • Chstnt Hl Cv, MD (23 miles from Lanham, MD)
  • 1 day ago

WHO WE ARE As the nation's largest producer of clean, carbon-free energy, Constellation is focused on our purpose: accelerating the transition to a carbon-free future. We have been the leader in...

Technical Accountant Staff

  • Westlake, MD (16 miles from Lanham, MD)
  • 1 day ago
  • Westlake, MD (16 miles from Lanham, MD)
  • 1 day ago

. - This requisition is for a Technical Accountant position within Lockheed Martin's Rotary & Mission Systems (RMS) business area....

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Accountant International Trade

  • Washington, DC (10 miles from Lanham, MD)
  • 2 days ago
  • Washington, DC (10 miles from Lanham, MD)
  • 2 days ago

trade attorneys, company executives, and company officials, including financial and managerial accountants, sales professionals, and product specialists....

Accountant

  • Washington, DC (10 miles from Lanham, MD)
  • 2 days ago
  • Washington, DC (10 miles from Lanham, MD)
  • 2 days ago

Kforce has a client in Washington, DC that is seeking an Accountant....

Accountant

  • Falls Church, VA (17 miles from Lanham, MD)
  • 2 days ago
  • Falls Church, VA (17 miles from Lanham, MD)
  • 2 days ago

Basic Requirement for Accountant, GS-0510-14 position: Degree: Bachelor's degree (or higher degree) in accounting; or a degree in a related field such as business administration, finance, or public...

Senior Tax Accountant/ Tax Supervisor

  • Bethesda, MD (12 miles from Lanham, MD)
  • 2 days ago
  • Bethesda, MD (12 miles from Lanham, MD)
  • 2 days ago

Are you a highly skilled Tax Accountant with extensive public accounting experience and a passion for tackling complex tax returns?...

WGL - Sr Revenue Accountant

  • Washington, DC (10 miles from Lanham, MD)
  • 2 days ago
  • Washington, DC (10 miles from Lanham, MD)
  • 2 days ago

PRIMARY DUTIES Works closely with the Manager of Utility Revenue Accounting on drafting rate case testimony and in answering data requests for rate cases in DC, Maryland and Virginia Performs...

Financial Reporting Accountant

  • McLean, VA (16 miles from Lanham, MD)
  • 2 days ago
  • McLean, VA (16 miles from Lanham, MD)
  • 2 days ago

degree in accounting or finance Familiarity with one or more general ledger and financial reporting tools Keys to Success in this Role: The preferred candidate should have a strong interest in learning...

Senior Accountant

  • Annapolis, MD (17 miles from Lanham, MD)
  • 3 days ago
  • Annapolis, MD (17 miles from Lanham, MD)
  • 3 days ago

**What We Look For in a Candidate** **Required** + Bachelors degree in accounting and relevant experience. + Minimum 5 years of related experience and advanced degree preferred. + Must have the ability...

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Accountant II

  • Annapolis, MD (17 miles from Lanham, MD)
  • 3 days ago
  • Annapolis, MD (17 miles from Lanham, MD)
  • 3 days ago

**What We Look For in a Candidate** **Required** + Bachelors degree in accounting and relevant experience. + Minimum 2 years of related experience and advanced degree preferred. + Must have the ability...

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Senior Accountant, Finance & Accounting Team

  • Alexandria, VA (14 miles from Lanham, MD)
  • 3 days ago
  • Alexandria, VA (14 miles from Lanham, MD)
  • 3 days ago

Senior Accountant, Finance & Accounting Team You're a detail-oriented Senior Accountant, interested in joining our combined nonprofit and corporate finance team consisting of Global Impact, a nonprofit...

AP & AR Accountant

  • Alexandria, VA (14 miles from Lanham, MD)
  • 3 days ago
  • Alexandria, VA (14 miles from Lanham, MD)
  • 3 days ago

AP & AR Accountant will confirm ending escrow balance for each client is correct AP & AR Accountant may be asked to assist with bank reconciliation AP & AP Accountant will complete additional projects...

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Salary for Accountant Jobs in Lanham, MD

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Highest Education Level

Accountants in Lanham, 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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