Accountant Jobs in Franklin, 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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Tax Accountant (Hybrid)

Award-winning CPA firm, voted of the top 50 CPA firms and Best Place to Work in 2024, is seeking a detail-oriented Tax Accountant to add to the team....

Senior Revenue Accountant

  • Wayland, MA (19 miles from Franklin, MA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Wayland, MA (19 miles from Franklin, MA)
  • 5 days ago

What youll need At least 5 years of experience in an accounting function Bachelors degree in accounting preferred; graduate degree is a plus Experienced in the use of integrated ERP software; SAP experience...

Senior Business Tax Accountant - Work From Home - 3+ Yrs Paid Tax Experience Required

  • Providence, RI (18 miles from Franklin, MA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Providence, RI (18 miles from Franklin, MA)
  • 5 days ago

Must possess active unrestricted credential: EA (Enrolled Agent), CPA (Certified Public Accountant), or Practicing Attorney Minimum of 2 seasons of personal Tax Preparation experience, with a minimum...

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Tax Accountant - Work from Home - 2+ Yrs Paid Tax Experience Required

  • Providence, RI (18 miles from Franklin, MA)
  • 10 hours ago
  • Providence, RI (18 miles from Franklin, MA)
  • 10 hours ago

Overview At Intuit, we are on a mission to Power Prosperity Around the World. We are currently seeking passionate and experienced Tax Associates to join our team for the upcoming tax season. If...

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Sales Consultant - CPA Centric

  • Worcester, MA (23 miles from Franklin, MA)
  • 3 hours ago
  • Worcester, MA (23 miles from Franklin, MA)
  • 3 hours ago

Collaborate with key referral sources, including Accountants, Banks, and existing Paychex clients, with the goal of education, consultation and to secure referrals to end user sales....

Tax Accountant - Work from Home

  • Providence, RI (18 miles from Franklin, MA)
  • 4 hours ago
  • Providence, RI (18 miles from Franklin, MA)
  • 4 hours ago

Overview At Intuit, we are on a mission to Power Prosperity Around the World. We are currently seeking passionate and experienced Tax Associates to join our team for the upcoming tax season. If...

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Senior Staff Accountant

  • Cambridge, MA (24 miles from Franklin, MA)
  • 7 hours ago
  • Cambridge, MA (24 miles from Franklin, MA)
  • 7 hours ago

POSITION SUMMARY The Senior Accountant plays a key role in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of Just A Start's financial operations....

Senior Cost Accountant

  • Waltham, MA (22 miles from Franklin, MA)
  • 8 hours ago
  • Waltham, MA (22 miles from Franklin, MA)
  • 8 hours ago

Markforged (NYSE: MKFG) is leading the digital transformation of manufacturing by revolutionizing how engineers and manufacturers create and innovate. Our unique platform combines software,...

Staff Accountant

  • Lincoln, RI (11 miles from Franklin, MA)
  • 8 hours ago
  • Lincoln, RI (11 miles from Franklin, MA)
  • 8 hours ago

The Role: Staff Accountant - General duties will include creating journal entries and posting them to the general ledger, reconciling accounts and performing other accounting functions....

Regional Accountant - Senior

  • Lincoln, RI (11 miles from Franklin, MA)
  • 8 hours ago
  • Lincoln, RI (11 miles from Franklin, MA)
  • 8 hours ago

The Role: Accountant Senior - Prepare journal entries, generate, review, and distribute financial statements, reconcile accounts, prepare applicable tax returns, and prepare other financial reports...

Senior Financial Accountant

  • Newton, MA (21 miles from Franklin, MA)
  • 8 hours ago
  • Newton, MA (21 miles from Franklin, MA)
  • 8 hours ago

Kforce's client, a well-proven publicly-held company with a 30 year history of growth, has a need for a Senior Financial Accountant....

Senior Accountant / Assistant Controller

  • Mansfield, MA (10 miles from Franklin, MA)
  • 8 hours ago
  • Mansfield, MA (10 miles from Franklin, MA)
  • 8 hours ago

Our Kforce client located in the Mansfield, MA area is seeking a Senior Accountant/Assistant Controller....

Senior Accountant

  • Cambridge, MA (24 miles from Franklin, MA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Cambridge, MA (24 miles from Franklin, MA)
  • 1 day ago

Senior Accountant - Cambridge, MA Our client, a mission-driven organization in the nonprofit sector, is seeking a Senior Accountant to support audit preparation and tax reporting efforts during a critical...

Staff Accountant

  • Norwood, MA (12 miles from Franklin, MA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Norwood, MA (12 miles from Franklin, MA)
  • 3 days ago

Position: Staff Accountant Location: Norwood, MA Job Summary: The Staff Accountant will support and report to the Accounting Manager in our Norwood location....

Oliveira - Experienced Staff Accountant

  • East Providence, RI (19 miles from Franklin, MA)
  • 3 days ago
  • East Providence, RI (19 miles from Franklin, MA)
  • 3 days ago

For this position, we’re looking for a seasoned Staff Accountant, and someone ready to be a part of our team, our family, and the future of the company....

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Salary for Accountant Jobs in Franklin, MA

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Highest Education Level

Accountants in Franklin, 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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