Accountant Jobs in Boston, 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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Staff Accountant

  • Boston, MA
  • 3 hours ago
  • Boston, MA
  • 3 hours ago

The Staff Accountant ensures the financial information and customer AR balances of Boston Beer are properly and accurately processed, reconciled, and analyzed in a timely and accurate manner to allow...

Staff Accountant

  • Quincy, MA (8 miles from Boston, MA)
  • 14 hours ago
  • Quincy, MA (8 miles from Boston, MA)
  • 14 hours ago

Degree in Accounting Preferred 1- 2 years of experience in similar role Understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) Advanced MS Excel knowledge (familiarity with formulas, VLOOKUPs...

Staff Accountant

  • Natick, MA (15 miles from Boston, MA)
  • 15 hours ago
  • Natick, MA (15 miles from Boston, MA)
  • 15 hours ago

Key Responsibilities: Staff Accountant will prepare and post journal entries and maintain general ledger accuracy Perform account reconciliations and ensure timely resolution of discrepancies Process...

Expense Management Accountant

  • Waltham, MA (10 miles from Boston, MA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Waltham, MA (10 miles from Boston, MA)
  • 1 day ago

We are seeking a highly analytical and strategic Procurement Specialist - Travel and Event Management to lead the management of corporate travel services and events. This role is critical in...

Senior Accountant (Contractor)

  • Boston, MA
  • 1 day ago
  • Boston, MA
  • 1 day ago

Key Responsibilities - Provide day-to-day oversight of core accounting activitiesmonth-end close, reconciliations, journal entries, reporting, audit support, and payroll touchpointsensuring complete...

Tax Accountant

  • Whitman, MA (20 miles from Boston, MA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Whitman, MA (20 miles from Boston, MA)
  • 1 day ago

Tax Accountant A Top CPA firm in the area is looking to add a Tax Accountant to their team. This stable and growing firm offers their clients valuable knowledge and expertise in tax....

Senior Revenue Accountant

  • Burlington, MA (12 miles from Boston, MA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Burlington, MA (12 miles from Boston, MA)
  • 1 day ago

What you bring: 4-6 years of accounting experience; Saas accounting and ASC 606 experience preferred Bachelors degree in Accounting; CPA preferred Solid knowledge of general accounting principles and...

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Accountant III

  • Bedford, MA (14 miles from Boston, MA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Bedford, MA (14 miles from Boston, MA)
  • 1 day ago

Responsibilities Full-cycle GAAP/IFRS accounting Monthly, Quarterly and Annual journal entries Analyze financial statement accounts, identify unusual trends or erroneous entries, and verify accuracy...

Accountant

  • Boston, MA
  • 1 day ago
  • Boston, MA
  • 1 day ago

will: Assist with the monthly close; processing accounts receivables, accounts payables, and cash management activities Maintain bank accounts and prepare monthly reconciliations Perform journal entries...

Staff Accountant

  • Boston, MA
  • 1 day ago
  • Boston, MA
  • 1 day ago

STAFF ACCOUNTANT Location: Boston, MA JOB DESCRIPTION: Are you a finance expert with a passion for the arts?...

Senior Accountant With Npo

  • Boston, MA
  • 1 day ago
  • Boston, MA
  • 1 day ago

Qualifications for the Senior Accountant: Bachelors' degree in Accounting or Finance, or experience equivalent 5+ years' experience in an accounting role Non-profit accounting is a major plus...

Staff Accountant

  • Marlborough, MA (24 miles from Boston, MA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Marlborough, MA (24 miles from Boston, MA)
  • 1 day ago

Essential Job Responsibilities: Maintain and reconcile balance sheet accounts, general ledger and prepare journal entries for multiple subsidiaries in accordance with GAAP....

Senior Cost Accountant - MFG Exp Required

  • Norwood, MA (13 miles from Boston, MA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Norwood, MA (13 miles from Boston, MA)
  • 1 day ago

Develop Annual Operating Plan and monthly IBP forecasts of Commodities and Factory expenses Support month-end close process by reconciling accounts and performing journal entries, as well as analyzing...

Staff Accountant

  • Boston, MA
  • 2 days ago
  • Boston, MA
  • 2 days ago

Accountant and Sr. Director of Finance in scaling Pickle Robot's accounting practices....

Aircraft Maintenance & Parts Accountant I- Contractor

  • Andover, MA (20 miles from Boston, MA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Andover, MA (20 miles from Boston, MA)
  • 2 days ago

Job Description: POSITION SUMMARY As an Aircraft Maintenance and Inventory Accountant I (Contractor), you will be responsible for assisting the aviation accounting and maintenance teams with a variety...

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Salary for Accountant Jobs in Boston, MA

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Highest Education Level

Accountants in Boston, 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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