Accountant Jobs in Port Tobacco, 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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Staff Accountant - HQ Partially Remote

  • Woodbridge, VA (14 miles from Port Tobacco, MD)
  • 3 hours ago
  • Woodbridge, VA (14 miles from Port Tobacco, MD)
  • 3 hours ago

The Staff Accountant (partially remote position) will be responsible for supporting the Senior Staff Accountants and Financial Analyst of the HQ Finance Department....

Senior Accountant, Finance & Accounting Team

  • Alexandria, VA (22 miles from Port Tobacco, MD)
  • 19 hours ago
  • Alexandria, VA (22 miles from Port Tobacco, MD)
  • 19 hours 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 (22 miles from Port Tobacco, MD)
  • 20 hours ago
  • Alexandria, VA (22 miles from Port Tobacco, MD)
  • 20 hours 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...

Senior Accountant

  • Springfield, VA (23 miles from Port Tobacco, MD)
  • 20 hours ago
  • Springfield, VA (23 miles from Port Tobacco, MD)
  • 20 hours ago

Senior Accountant will complete journal entries Senior Accountant will assist with bank reconciliation Senior Accountant will assist with fiscal year end adjustments Senior Accountant will be responsible...

Senior Government Accountant

  • Springfield, VA (23 miles from Port Tobacco, MD)
  • 2 days ago
  • Springfield, VA (23 miles from Port Tobacco, MD)
  • 2 days 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

  • Alexandria, VA (22 miles from Port Tobacco, MD)
  • 2 days ago
  • Alexandria, VA (22 miles from Port Tobacco, MD)
  • 2 days ago

The Staff Accountant serves as the primary contact for internal staff on bill payments and serves as the primary trainer for staff to use software that pertains to their functions....

Accountant NEW

  • Fort Belvoir, VA (16 miles from Port Tobacco, MD)
  • 2 days ago
  • Fort Belvoir, VA (16 miles from Port Tobacco, MD)
  • 2 days ago

D Accountant Department of Defense View Employer's Profile FOLLOW EMPLOYER Yesterday Top Secret Unspecified Unspecified Finance Fort Belvoir, VA (ON-SITE/OFFICE) Duties The position is located in Defense...

Accountant II

  • Springfield, VA (23 miles from Port Tobacco, MD)
  • 4 days ago
  • Springfield, VA (23 miles from Port Tobacco, MD)
  • 4 days ago

The Controller department is seeking analytical and highly motivated individuals to perform a full range of advanced accounting activities in support of assuring timely and accurate general...

Billing Accountant

  • Alexandria, VA (22 miles from Port Tobacco, MD)
  • 4 days ago
  • Alexandria, VA (22 miles from Port Tobacco, MD)
  • 4 days ago

Overview Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) delivers high-impact, technical solutions to complex national security issues. With over 50 years of business expertise and consistent growth, we...

Senior Federal USSGL Accountant

  • Springfield, VA (23 miles from Port Tobacco, MD)
  • 5 days ago
  • Springfield, VA (23 miles from Port Tobacco, MD)
  • 5 days ago

Senior Federal USSGL Accountant Kearney & Company View Employer's ProfileFOLLOW EMPLOYER Yesterday Dept of Homeland Security Mid Level Career (5+ yrs experience) Finance Springfield, VA (OFF-SITE/HYBRID...

FORENSIC ACCOUNTANT HEADQUARTERS, GS 11/12/13, All Headquarters

  • Quantico, VA (21 miles from Port Tobacco, MD)
  • 7 days ago
  • Quantico, VA (21 miles from Port Tobacco, MD)
  • 7 days ago

Mentor and instruct inexperienced Forensic Accountants and Financial Analysts....

Accountant

  • Fort Belvoir, VA (16 miles from Port Tobacco, MD)
  • 10 days ago
  • Fort Belvoir, VA (16 miles from Port Tobacco, MD)
  • 10 days ago

Serve as the Senior Accountant responsible for designing, developing, operating, and administering accounting operations that involve policy, accounts payable, debt collections, accounts receivable,...

Accountant

  • Fort Belvoir, VA (16 miles from Port Tobacco, MD)
  • 10 days ago
  • Fort Belvoir, VA (16 miles from Port Tobacco, MD)
  • 10 days ago

college-level education, and training that provided professional accounting knowledge AND 24 semester hours (or 36 quarter hours) in accounting/auditing courses or a certificate as Certified Public Accountant...

Client Advisory Service (CAS) Staff I Accountant

  • Alexandria, VA (22 miles from Port Tobacco, MD)
  • 11 days ago
  • Alexandria, VA (22 miles from Port Tobacco, MD)
  • 11 days ago

Who We Are We are a growing public accounting firm (top 25 in Virginia, as measured by the number of CPAs on staff) with a great reputation in the business community, diversified practice and a...

Senior Staff Accountant

  • La Plata, MD (2 miles from Port Tobacco, MD)
  • 13 days ago
  • La Plata, MD (2 miles from Port Tobacco, MD)
  • 13 days ago

Terms of Employment: 12-month Exemption Status: Exempt Salary Scale: AFSCME UB, Grade 20-21 EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required...

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Salary for Accountant Jobs in Port Tobacco, MD

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Highest Education Level

Accountants in Port Tobacco, 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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