Accountant Jobs in Deerfield, 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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Endownment & Investment Accountant I

  • South Hadley, MA (19 miles from Deerfield, MA)
  • 1 day ago
  • South Hadley, MA (19 miles from Deerfield, MA)
  • 1 day 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 (19 miles from Deerfield, MA)
  • 1 day ago
  • South Hadley, MA (19 miles from Deerfield, MA)
  • 1 day ago

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

Tax Accountant

  • Bernardston, MA (10 miles from Deerfield, MA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Bernardston, MA (10 miles from Deerfield, MA)
  • 2 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....

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

  • Amherst, MA (14 miles from Deerfield, MA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Amherst, MA (14 miles from Deerfield, MA)
  • 9 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,...

Town Accountant (Part-Time)

  • Whately, MA (6 miles from Deerfield, MA)
  • 14 days ago
  • Whately, MA (6 miles from Deerfield, MA)
  • 14 days ago

The town of Whately is accepting applications for Town Accountant....

Tax Accountant

  • Worthington, MA (19 miles from Deerfield, MA)
  • 14 days ago
  • Worthington, MA (19 miles from Deerfield, MA)
  • 14 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....

Tax Accountant

  • Wendell, MA (10 miles from Deerfield, MA)
  • 20 days ago
  • Wendell, MA (10 miles from Deerfield, 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....

Tax Accountant

  • Warwick, MA (17 miles from Deerfield, MA)
  • 21 days ago
  • Warwick, MA (17 miles from Deerfield, MA)
  • 21 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....

Tax Accountant

  • Deerfield, MA
  • 23 days ago
  • Deerfield, MA
  • 23 days ago

Accountant to their team....

Tax Accountant

  • Sunderland, MA (6 miles from Deerfield, MA)
  • 25 days ago
  • Sunderland, MA (6 miles from Deerfield, MA)
  • 25 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....

Tax Accountant

  • South Deerfield, MA (5 miles from Deerfield, MA)
  • 28 days ago
  • South Deerfield, MA (5 miles from Deerfield, MA)
  • 28 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....

Fixed Asset Accountant

  • Holyoke, MA (21 miles from Deerfield, MA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Holyoke, MA (21 miles from Deerfield, MA)
  • 45+ days ago

Prepare and record system depreciation, capitalized interest and labor, and reclassification and adjustment journal entries as needed....

Gift, Designated and Grant Fund Accountant III

  • South Hadley, MA (19 miles from Deerfield, MA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • South Hadley, MA (19 miles from Deerfield, MA)
  • 60+ days ago

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

Endowment & Investments Accountant I

  • South Hadley, MA (19 miles from Deerfield, MA)
  • 90+ days ago
  • South Hadley, MA (19 miles from Deerfield, MA)
  • 90+ days ago

Position Title: Endowment & Investments Accountant I Faculty or Staff: Staff Full Time or Part Time: Full time In-Person, Hybrid, or Remote: Hybrid Minimum Starting Rate of Pay: $59,765.00 Rate of pay...

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Salary for Accountant Jobs in Deerfield, MA

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Highest Education Level

Accountants in Deerfield, 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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