Accountant Jobs in Potomac, 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 (12 miles from Potomac, MD)
  • 3 days ago
  • Arlington, VA (12 miles from Potomac, MD)
  • 3 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...

WGL - Sr Revenue Accountant

  • Washington, DC (14 miles from Potomac, MD)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Washington, DC (14 miles from Potomac, MD)
  • 5 hours 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 (7 miles from Potomac, MD)
  • 5 hours ago
  • McLean, VA (7 miles from Potomac, MD)
  • 5 hours 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...

Technical Accountant Staff

  • Bethesda, MD (8 miles from Potomac, MD)
  • 7 hours ago
  • Bethesda, MD (8 miles from Potomac, MD)
  • 7 hours ago

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

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Senior Accountant, Finance & Accounting Team

  • Alexandria, VA (17 miles from Potomac, MD)
  • 14 hours ago
  • Alexandria, VA (17 miles from Potomac, MD)
  • 14 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 (17 miles from Potomac, MD)
  • 15 hours ago
  • Alexandria, VA (17 miles from Potomac, MD)
  • 15 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...

Accountant (AP) - (IN-OFFICE - Arlington, VA)

  • Arlington, VA (12 miles from Potomac, MD)
  • 15 hours ago
  • Arlington, VA (12 miles from Potomac, MD)
  • 15 hours ago

The Work: As an Accountant, you will actively work with both corporate departments and the Technical Services groups to provide day to day accounting support and ensure the timely delivery of services...

Project Accountant

  • Arlington, VA (12 miles from Potomac, MD)
  • 15 hours ago
  • Arlington, VA (12 miles from Potomac, MD)
  • 15 hours ago

Project Accountant: Stable Organization About the Organization and Opportunity: Our client is a company headquartered in the Washington DC area They are looking to bring on a Project Accountant to perform...

Staff Accountant

  • West McLean, VA (4 miles from Potomac, MD)
  • 15 hours ago
  • West McLean, VA (4 miles from Potomac, MD)
  • 15 hours ago

PenFed is hiring a (Hybrid) Staff Accountant at our Tysons, Virginia location....

Senior Accountant

  • Springfield, VA (16 miles from Potomac, MD)
  • 15 hours ago
  • Springfield, VA (16 miles from Potomac, MD)
  • 15 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...

Staff Accountant

  • Arlington, VA (12 miles from Potomac, MD)
  • 15 hours ago
  • Arlington, VA (12 miles from Potomac, MD)
  • 15 hours ago

Staff Accountant - Growing Company/Exciting Industry About the Organization and Opportunity: Our client is a company headquartered in the Washington DC area They are looking bring on a Staff Accountant...

Tax Staff Accountant

  • Rockville, MD (6 miles from Potomac, MD)
  • 18 hours ago
  • Rockville, MD (6 miles from Potomac, MD)
  • 18 hours ago

We are searching for a Staff Accountant to join our Tax team!?...

Senior Grants Accountant

  • Washington, DC (14 miles from Potomac, MD)
  • 18 hours ago
  • Washington, DC (14 miles from Potomac, MD)
  • 18 hours ago

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

Staff Accountant, Corporate Accounting

  • Washington, DC (14 miles from Potomac, MD)
  • 18 hours ago
  • Washington, DC (14 miles from Potomac, MD)
  • 18 hours ago

Work with senior accountant(s) and manager(s) to correct errors....

Senior Accountant, Global Marketplace

  • Arlington, VA (12 miles from Potomac, MD)
  • 1 day ago
  • Arlington, VA (12 miles from Potomac, MD)
  • 1 day ago

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

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Salary for Accountant Jobs in Potomac, MD

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Highest Education Level

Accountants in Potomac, 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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