Accountant Jobs in Devens, 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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Remote Senior Accountant

  • Marlborough, MA (13 miles from Devens, MA)
  • 20 hours ago
  • Marlborough, MA (13 miles from Devens, MA)
  • 20 hours ago

Remote Senior Accountant Location: US-MA-Marlborough - 01752 Jobcode: AAA We are looking for a skilled Senior Accountant who will supervise general accounting operations and control our financial transactions...

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Tax Accountant

  • Bolton, MA (6 miles from Devens, MA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Bolton, MA (6 miles from Devens, 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....

Senior Revenue Accountant

  • Bedford, MA (17 miles from Devens, MA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Bedford, MA (17 miles from Devens, MA)
  • 2 days ago

Required: + In depth experience applying ASC 606 revenue recognition standards + Ability to execute monthly revenue and receivables close duties such as journal entries and reconciliations + Ability...

Staff Accountant - Hybrid

  • Chelmsford, MA (13 miles from Devens, MA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Chelmsford, MA (13 miles from Devens, MA)
  • 2 days ago

What You Will Do: Calculate, prepare and record journal entries including prepaid amortization, intercompany, revenue entries, payroll entries, accruals and cash....

Senior Accountant

  • Wilmington, MA (22 miles from Devens, MA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Wilmington, MA (22 miles from Devens, MA)
  • 3 days ago

Duties Include: Senior Accountant will prepare, review, and post various journal entries (e.g., cash, payroll, expenses, fixed assets, revenue, and cost recognition) Assist in the preparation of financial...

Senior Accountant

  • Framingham, MA (17 miles from Devens, MA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Framingham, MA (17 miles from Devens, MA)
  • 3 days ago

Update and maintain assigned balance sheet, inter-company transactions, intra-organization allocations, general ledger journal entries, amortization schedules, recurring expenses, prepaid schedules,...

Senior Accountant

  • Chelmsford, MA (13 miles from Devens, MA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Chelmsford, MA (13 miles from Devens, MA)
  • 3 days ago

Key Responsibilities: Calculate, prepare and record journal entries including prepaid amortization, intercompany, revenue entries, payroll entries, payroll accrual and accounts payable accruals, etc...

Project Accountant

  • Burlington, MA (20 miles from Devens, MA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Burlington, MA (20 miles from Devens, MA)
  • 3 days ago

Project Accountant AHA Consulting Engineers, Inc. - 3.7 Burlington, MA Job Details Full-time Estimated: $57.1K - $69.2K a year 20 hours ago Benefits Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance Parental...

Solutionhealth - Accountant - SNHH Finance Accounting FMP - Full Time

  • Nashua, NH (15 miles from Devens, MA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Nashua, NH (15 miles from Devens, MA)
  • 4 days ago

What Youll Do: Prepares and enters journal entries and assists in the monthly closing process of the Medical Center and affiliated organizations Prepares, reviews and maintains daily, weekly, monthly...

Senior Accountant - Full time - St. Joseph Hospital - Nashua NH

  • Andover, MA (24 miles from Devens, MA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Andover, MA (24 miles from Devens, MA)
  • 4 days ago

Prepares month-end standard and general journal entries and posts into the current ERP accounting system....

Accountant / Assistant Treasurer

  • Sudbury, MA (13 miles from Devens, MA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Sudbury, MA (13 miles from Devens, MA)
  • 5 days ago

degree, Accounting or Business, preferred Knowledge of Infinite Visions Financial System, a plus Strong software skills including Google Workspace, Excel, MySchoolBucks and others Must be detail oriented...

Tax Accountant

  • Bedford, MA (17 miles from Devens, MA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Bedford, MA (17 miles from Devens, MA)
  • 5 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....

Financial Reporting Accountant

  • Framingham, MA (17 miles from Devens, MA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Framingham, MA (17 miles from Devens, MA)
  • 5 days ago

Balance Sheet and Income Statement for each site Compare the monthly figures in HFM reports to Hyperion report to make sure YTD values agree Reviewing and posting journal entries,, invoices, wires,...

Senior Accountant

  • Waltham, MA (20 miles from Devens, MA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Waltham, MA (20 miles from Devens, MA)
  • 6 days ago

Job Description Summary The Senior Accountant will assist the Assistant Controller and Controller in managing the daily operations of the general accounting, accounts payable, grant management, and...

Tax Accountant

  • Ashburnham, MA (17 miles from Devens, MA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Ashburnham, MA (17 miles from Devens, MA)
  • 7 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....

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Salary for Accountant Jobs in Devens, MA

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Highest Education Level

Accountants in Devens, MA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
54.5%
Master's Degree
28.1%
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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