Accountant Jobs in Gardner, 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 V- Grants

  • Gardner, MA
  • 5 days ago
  • Gardner, MA
  • 5 days ago

Prepares general, adjusting, and correcting journal entries....

Senior Accountant

  • Devens, MA (19 miles from Gardner, MA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Devens, MA (19 miles from Gardner, MA)
  • 3 days ago

Join us as a Senior Accountant!...

French Bilingual Tax Accountant - TurboTax Live

  • Peterborough, NH (19 miles from Gardner, MA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Peterborough, NH (19 miles from Gardner, MA)
  • 6 days ago

Overview Intuit est la plateforme technologique financiere mondiale qui favorise la prosperite des personnes et des communautes que nous servons. Avec environ 100 millions de clients dans le monde...

Tax Accountant

  • Wendell, MA (21 miles from Gardner, MA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Wendell, MA (21 miles from Gardner, 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....

Tax Accountant

  • Warwick, MA (15 miles from Gardner, MA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Warwick, MA (15 miles from Gardner, 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....

Town Accountant

  • Winchendon, MA (5 miles from Gardner, MA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Winchendon, MA (5 miles from Gardner, MA)
  • 10 days ago

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Accountant V- Grants - Mount Wachusett Community College

  • Gardner, MA
  • 23 days ago
  • Gardner, MA
  • 23 days ago

Prepares general, adjusting, and correcting journal entries....

Town Accountant

  • Princeton, MA (10 miles from Gardner, MA)
  • 24 days ago
  • Princeton, MA (10 miles from Gardner, MA)
  • 24 days ago

The Town of Princeton seeks qualified applicants for the position of Town Accountant....

AP Accountant - 6 MONTH CONTRACT

  • Devens, MA (19 miles from Gardner, MA)
  • 26 days ago
  • Devens, MA (19 miles from Gardner, MA)
  • 26 days ago

SKsoft (BC Plugin) 4. 4+ years of Senior Accountant or Accountant Manager experience is required. **If you are interested and** **qualified** **, please apply with your updated resume!...

Assistant Management Accountant

  • Bolton, MA (22 miles from Gardner, MA)
  • 29 days ago
  • Bolton, MA (22 miles from Gardner, MA)
  • 29 days ago

Bolton - Hybrid Assistant Management Accountant Assistant Management Accountant - K3 Capital Group An exciting new opportunity has become available within the Group Finance Department of an ambitious...

Accountant

  • Hollis, NH (23 miles from Gardner, MA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Hollis, NH (23 miles from Gardner, MA)
  • 30+ days ago

Audit purchase orders for accuracy and taxability (sales/use) Prepare month, quarter and year end close journal entries, reconciliations, reports and analyses related to payables and payroll Provide...

Sales Consultant - CPA Centric

  • Worcester, MA (24 miles from Gardner, MA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Worcester, MA (24 miles from Gardner, MA)
  • 60+ days 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....

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Salary for Accountant Jobs in Gardner, MA

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Highest Education Level

Accountants in Gardner, 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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