Accountant Jobs in Agawam, MA

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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Property Accountant

  • Weatogue, CT (18 miles from Agawam, MA)
  • 2 hours ago
  • Weatogue, CT (18 miles from Agawam, MA)
  • 2 hours ago

Requirements Required Education and Experience: Bachelors degree in accounting, Finance or related discipline....

Endownment & Investment Accountant I

  • South Hadley, MA (13 miles from Agawam, MA)
  • 3 hours ago
  • South Hadley, MA (13 miles from Agawam, MA)
  • 3 hours ago

Endownment & Investments Accountant I Job Description: The Endowment & Investments Accountant I is a key member of the Financial Services Department at Mount Holyoke College with an interest in building...

Gift, Designaed & Grant Fund Accountant

  • South Hadley, MA (13 miles from Agawam, MA)
  • 3 hours ago
  • South Hadley, MA (13 miles from Agawam, MA)
  • 3 hours ago

Creates, reviews and approves journal entries for monthly, quarterly and fiscal year-end closing of gift, designated and grant funds....

Senior Accountant

  • Hartford, CT (19 miles from Agawam, MA)
  • 11 hours ago
  • Hartford, CT (19 miles from Agawam, MA)
  • 11 hours ago

Currently, there is one (1) vacancy for this position in the Department of Health and Human Services. Under general supervision, plans, coordinates and supervises a major financial accounting...

Accountant II /DGCE - Westfield State University

  • Westfield, MA (10 miles from Agawam, MA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Westfield, MA (10 miles from Agawam, MA)
  • 5 days ago

Job Description: Campus Title: Accountant II /DGCE State Job Title: Accountant II Department: Student Accounts Job Code: H16X11 FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Funding: 7107-0029 Bargaining Unit: AFSCME Job...

Staff Accountant

  • West Hartford, CT (22 miles from Agawam, MA)
  • 5 days ago
  • West Hartford, CT (22 miles from Agawam, MA)
  • 5 days ago

Ensures routine journal entries are prepared in accordance with monthly and year-end closing calendars....

Senior Revenue Accountant

  • Hartford, CT (19 miles from Agawam, MA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Hartford, CT (19 miles from Agawam, MA)
  • 6 days ago

**About the Role:** Confluent is seeking an experienced, self-motivated Senior Revenue Accountant to join our Revenue Accounting Operations team....

Accountant II /DGCE

  • Westfield, MA (10 miles from Agawam, MA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Westfield, MA (10 miles from Agawam, MA)
  • 6 days ago

Job Description: Campus Title: Accountant II /DGCE State Job Title: Accountant II Department: Student Accounts Job Code: H16X11 FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Funding: 7107-0029 Bargaining Unit: AFSCME Job...

Senior Investment Accountant - Hybrid

  • Bloomfield, CT (15 miles from Agawam, MA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Bloomfield, CT (15 miles from Agawam, MA)
  • 6 days ago

Candidate must have a bachelors degree with accounting concentration and at least three- five years of related experience is preferred....

TPA Sr Accountant

  • Chicopee, MA (6 miles from Agawam, MA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Chicopee, MA (6 miles from Agawam, MA)
  • 7 days ago

Work with and coordinate, on behalf of the SIG's, with an independent accountant, on the yearly audit and tax filings....

Accountant III

  • Westfield, MA (10 miles from Agawam, MA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Westfield, MA (10 miles from Agawam, MA)
  • 7 days ago

In this role, the Accountant III will oversee expense reimbursements, ensuring compliance with the Master Cooperative Agreement....

Budget Analyst (Facilities & Campus Services) (Hybrid Opportunity)

  • Amherst, MA (22 miles from Agawam, MA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Amherst, MA (22 miles from Agawam, MA)
  • 7 days ago

About UMass Amherst The flagship of the Commonwealth, the University of Massachusetts Amherst is a nationally ranked public land-grant research university that seeks to expand educational access,...

Accountant - Services

  • Hartford, CT (19 miles from Agawam, MA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Hartford, CT (19 miles from Agawam, MA)
  • 7 days ago

This includes journal entry preparation and review, AP/AR Transactions, financial modeling and reporting, reconciliation preparation and review, lender compliance, and other financial deliverables and...

Senior Accountant

  • Longmeadow, MA (3 miles from Agawam, MA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Longmeadow, MA (3 miles from Agawam, MA)
  • 11 days ago

Assist with financial statement preparation and analyze financial reports Assist components of the month-end close, including journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations Maintain and analyze the...

Senior Project Accountant II

  • Westfield, MA (10 miles from Agawam, MA)
  • 13 days ago
  • Westfield, MA (10 miles from Agawam, MA)
  • 13 days ago

OVERVIEW We are currently seeking a Senior Project Accountant II for our Water Division in Springfield, MA....

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Salary for Accountant Jobs in Agawam, MA

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Highest Education Level

Accountants in Agawam, MA 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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