Accountant Jobs in Fall River, 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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Accountant

  • Providence, RI (16 miles from Fall River, MA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Providence, RI (16 miles from Fall River, MA)
  • 2 days ago

degree in accounting 3-5 years of professional experience in accounting, non-profit/independent school experience highly preferred A strong knowledge of general ledger accounting, and budgeting principles...

Tax Accountant

  • Middletown, RI (17 miles from Fall River, MA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Middletown, RI (17 miles from Fall River, 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....

Accountant

  • Lakeville, MA (10 miles from Fall River, MA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Lakeville, MA (10 miles from Fall River, MA)
  • 3 days ago

Ocean Spray is hiring for a(n) Accountant! Were a team of farmers, thinkers, creators, and doers....

Town Accountant

  • Acushnet, MA (10 miles from Fall River, MA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Acushnet, MA (10 miles from Fall River, MA)
  • 4 days ago

Massachusetts Municipal Auditors' and Accountants' Association (MMAAA) Certified Governmental Accountant within three years of employment required....

Tax Accountant

  • East Greenwich, RI (19 miles from Fall River, MA)
  • 4 days ago
  • East Greenwich, RI (19 miles from Fall River, MA)
  • 4 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 Accountant

  • Mansfield, MA (20 miles from Fall River, MA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Mansfield, MA (20 miles from Fall River, MA)
  • 5 days ago

Journal Entries and Reconciliations: Prepare and record monthly journal entries. Maintain certain balance sheet reconciliations and ensure timely resolution of reconciling items....

Accountant III - Post-Grant (part-time) - Bristol Community College

  • Fall River, MA
  • 7 days ago
  • Fall River, MA
  • 7 days ago

Prepare adjusting journal entries and payroll funding adjustments. Prepare grant set up and maintain grant portfolio. Apply best practices for grant accounting throughout all job functions....

Senior Accountant

  • Pawtucket, RI (17 miles from Fall River, MA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Pawtucket, RI (17 miles from Fall River, MA)
  • 7 days ago

They will be a key contributor to the monthly financial close process, specializing in journal entries, account reconciliations and analyses with efficiency and accuracy....

Accounting Specialist / Senior Accountant

  • Providence, RI (16 miles from Fall River, MA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Providence, RI (16 miles from Fall River, MA)
  • 7 days ago

Senior Accountant: Under general direction, responsible for the more complex accounting activities including analyzing accounting transactions & issues, preparing journal entries, maintaining a complete...

Senior Accountant

  • Pawtucket, RI (16 miles from Fall River, MA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Pawtucket, RI (16 miles from Fall River, MA)
  • 8 days ago

What youll bring: Bachelors degree in Accounting, Certified Public Accountant designation is preferred....

Tax Accountant

  • West Wareham, MA (17 miles from Fall River, MA)
  • 9 days ago
  • West Wareham, MA (17 miles from Fall River, MA)
  • 9 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....

Staff Accountant

  • Providence, RI (16 miles from Fall River, MA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Providence, RI (16 miles from Fall River, MA)
  • 11 days ago

monthly general ledger account reconciliations and analysis for major Balance Sheet accounts and prepares any correcting or adjusting entries needed or required Prepares monthly summary and standard journal...

Senior Accountant

  • Tiverton, RI (9 miles from Fall River, MA)
  • 12 days ago
  • Tiverton, RI (9 miles from Fall River, MA)
  • 12 days ago

Recruitment Professionals is working on behalf of a respected accountancy firm in Tiverton to recruit a Senior Accountant....

Accountant

  • Warwick, RI (18 miles from Fall River, MA)
  • 13 days ago
  • Warwick, RI (18 miles from Fall River, MA)
  • 13 days ago

Accountant Bookmark this Posting Print Preview | Apply for this Job About CCRI and the Role About CCRI and the Role Position TitleAccountant DepartmentAccounts Payable Position CategoryStaff - NonClassified...

Sr Accountant Fixed Assets

  • Providence, RI (16 miles from Fall River, MA)
  • 13 days ago
  • Providence, RI (16 miles from Fall River, MA)
  • 13 days ago

**Requirements:** + Supports and is responsible for the month-end close process for corporate accounting areas of responsibility and reporting, including journal entry preparation and review, reconciliation...

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Salary for Accountant Jobs in Fall River, MA

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Highest Education Level

Accountants in Fall River, 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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