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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Cost Accountant - Standard Costing Specialist

  • New Bedford, MA (11 miles from Fall River, MA)
  • 2 hours ago
  • New Bedford, MA (11 miles from Fall River, MA)
  • 2 hours ago

Overview Morgan Advanced Materials is a business rich in history and innovation. Founded in the UK in 1856, we have grown into a global organisation with 70 sites in 18 countries. Our model to...

Tax Accountant

  • Middletown, RI (17 miles from Fall River, MA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Middletown, RI (17 miles from Fall River, 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....

Accountant - Staff Junior

  • Lincoln, RI (21 miles from Fall River, MA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Lincoln, RI (21 miles from Fall River, MA)
  • 1 day ago

General duties would include creating journal entries and posting them to the general ledger, reconciling accounts and performing other accounting functions. Follow the link below and apply today....

Senior Accountant

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

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

Senior Accountant, Order to Cash

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

Cornerstone OnDemand is seeking a Senior Accountant to join our Order to Cash team. This role will report to the Order to Cash Accounting & Finance Manager....

Staff Accountant

  • East Providence, RI (14 miles from Fall River, MA)
  • 2 days ago
  • East Providence, RI (14 miles from Fall River, MA)
  • 2 days ago

.Prepare and post journal entries for payroll, accruals, receipts, reconciliations2.Responsible for student activity funds accounting, reporting and oversight3.Assist with annual financial audit and...

Tax Accountant

  • East Greenwich, RI (19 miles from Fall River, MA)
  • 3 days ago
  • East Greenwich, RI (19 miles from Fall River, MA)
  • 3 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

  • East Providence, RI (14 miles from Fall River, MA)
  • 3 days ago
  • East Providence, RI (14 miles from Fall River, MA)
  • 3 days ago

Prepare accruals, journal entries, reconciliations, and assist with audits. Track capital projects, run TOC reports, and improve accounting processes....

Senior Project Accountant II

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

OVERVIEW** We are currently seeking a Senior Project Accountant II for our Transportation Division in Providence, RI....

Staff Accountant/ Benefits Administrator

  • Brockton, MA (24 miles from Fall River, MA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Brockton, MA (24 miles from Fall River, MA)
  • 4 days ago

Accounting & Finance Support Perform daily and periodic accounting tasks, including journal entries, revenue and expense tracking, bank reconciliations, and accruals....

Tax Accountant

  • Wareham, MA (21 miles from Fall River, MA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Wareham, MA (21 miles from Fall River, MA)
  • 5 days ago

TAX ACCOUNTANT IN WEST WAREHAM Date Posted: Sunday, June 22, 2025 ?...

Tax Accountant

  • West Wareham, MA (17 miles from Fall River, MA)
  • 8 days ago
  • West Wareham, MA (17 miles from Fall River, MA)
  • 8 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 II

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

Relocation is not offered for this position Responsibilities At FM, we are seeking a Tax Accountant II to join our team of Finance Professionals....

Staff Accountant

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

Essential Functions & Responsibilities: 25% : Reviews and verifies the accuracy of journal entries and accounting classifications assigned to various records....

CPA/EA wanted for full or part time position with CPA firm

  • East Providence, RI (14 miles from Fall River, MA)
  • 9 days ago
  • East Providence, RI (14 miles from Fall River, MA)
  • 9 days ago

CPA/EA wanted for full or part time position with CPA firm (East Providence) compensation: Commensurate with experience employment type: experience level: mid level job title: Staff Accountant Established...

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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
54.6%
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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