Accountant Jobs in Chicopee, 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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Budget Analyst

  • South Hadley, MA (6 miles from Chicopee, MA)
  • 1 day ago
  • South Hadley, MA (6 miles from Chicopee, MA)
  • 1 day ago

Job no: R-... Position Title: Budget Analyst Faculty or Staff: Staff Full Time or Part Time: Full time In-Person, Hybrid, or Remote: Hybrid Minimum Starting Rate of Pay: $75,300.00 Rate of pay...

Assistant Management Accountant

  • Southampton, MA (8 miles from Chicopee, MA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Southampton, MA (8 miles from Chicopee, MA)
  • 2 days ago

Assistant Management Accountant SOUTHAMPTON, HAMPSHIRE, United Kingdom JOB DESCRIPTION In our continuous journey of growth and innovation at Carnival UK, we are seeking an Assistant Management Accountant...

Accountant - Financial Reporting - Evernorth - Hybrid

  • Bloomfield, CT (22 miles from Chicopee, MA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Bloomfield, CT (22 miles from Chicopee, MA)
  • 2 days ago

entries and completing monthly account reconciliations....

Senior Accountant

  • Springfield, MA (4 miles from Chicopee, MA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Springfield, MA (4 miles from Chicopee, MA)
  • 6 days ago

journal entries based on claims entered and paid in Amisys....

Investment Accountant - Strategic Programs

  • Springfield, MA (4 miles from Chicopee, MA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Springfield, MA (4 miles from Chicopee, MA)
  • 6 days ago

The Opportunity This Investment Accountant role is a newly created position that will be a key addition to our Investment and Corporate Subsidiaries Controllership team....

Staff Auditor/Accountant

  • Windsor, CT (21 miles from Chicopee, MA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Windsor, CT (21 miles from Chicopee, MA)
  • 7 days ago

Staff Auditor/Accountant Career Site Location CT, Windsor Status Category Full-Time Req ID 19500 Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt Scheduled Hours Per Week: 40 Myers and Stauffer LC is a certified public accounting...

Accountant II - Fiscal Specialist - Institute for Applied Life Sciences (IALS) - Hybrid Opportunity

  • Amherst, MA (16 miles from Chicopee, MA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Amherst, MA (16 miles from Chicopee, MA)
  • 9 days ago

Posts journal entries for internal billing. Ensures internal and external billing reconciliation is complete and accurate....

Staff Accountant

  • East Granby, CT (16 miles from Chicopee, MA)
  • 9 days ago
  • East Granby, CT (16 miles from Chicopee, MA)
  • 9 days ago

Principal Accountabilities Assist in the preparation of financial statements to include assigned schedules, journal entries and accruals....

IT Budget Analyst, FinOps

  • Holyoke, MA (4 miles from Chicopee, MA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Holyoke, MA (4 miles from Chicopee, MA)
  • 10 days ago

W e have an important role to play in securing the region’s clean and reliable energy future and seek folks from a variety of disciplines to join us! We are looking for a detail-oriented and...

Gift, Designated and Grant Fund Accountant III

  • South Hadley, MA (6 miles from Chicopee, MA)
  • 12 days ago
  • South Hadley, MA (6 miles from Chicopee, MA)
  • 12 days ago

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

Staff Senior Accountant

  • Windsor, CT (21 miles from Chicopee, MA)
  • 16 days ago
  • Windsor, CT (21 miles from Chicopee, MA)
  • 16 days ago

Key Responsibilities: Perform month-end close activities including journal entries, account reconciliations, and variance analysis Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts Support preparation...

Accountant II

  • Holyoke, MA (4 miles from Chicopee, MA)
  • 16 days ago
  • Holyoke, MA (4 miles from Chicopee, MA)
  • 16 days ago

The Massachusetts Veterans Home (MVH) at Holyoke is seeking a dynamic, detail-oriented and mission driven individual for our Accountant II vacancy....

Senior Accountant

  • Chicopee, MA
  • 20 days ago
  • Chicopee, MA
  • 20 days ago

Essential Position Functions Reconcilevarious general ledger accounts, prepare journal entries and schedulesfor monthly closings and year end audits....

Tax Accountant

  • Worthington, MA (23 miles from Chicopee, MA)
  • 20 days ago
  • Worthington, MA (23 miles from Chicopee, MA)
  • 20 days 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....

Job Cost Accountant

  • West Springfield, MA (3 miles from Chicopee, MA)
  • 22 days ago
  • West Springfield, MA (3 miles from Chicopee, MA)
  • 22 days ago

Position Description: We are seeking an experienced Job Cost Accountant to join our accounting and finance team. This is a non-exempt position and reports to the Senior Cost Accountant....

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Salary for Accountant Jobs in Chicopee, MA

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Highest Education Level

Accountants in Chicopee, MA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
54.5%
Master's Degree
28.2%
Associate's Degree
6.9%
High School or GED
4.7%
Vocational Degree or Certification
3.8%
Doctorate Degree
1.0%
Some College
0.7%
Some High School
0.2%


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