Accountant Jobs in Marlborough, 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....

Tax Accountant

  • Carlisle, MA (16 miles from Marlborough, MA)
  • 9 hours ago
  • Carlisle, MA (16 miles from Marlborough, MA)
  • 9 hours 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

  • Boston, MA (24 miles from Marlborough, MA)
  • 13 hours ago
  • Boston, MA (24 miles from Marlborough, MA)
  • 13 hours ago

Staff Accountant Job Description The Staff Accountant will play a crucial role in our accounting and finance team, assisting the Sr....

Senior Accountant

  • Boston, MA (24 miles from Marlborough, MA)
  • 13 hours ago
  • Boston, MA (24 miles from Marlborough, MA)
  • 13 hours ago

**What We Look For in a Candidate** **Required** + Bachelors degree in accounting and relevant experience. + Minimum 5 years of related experience and advanced degree preferred. + Must have the ability...

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Senior Accountant

  • Boston, MA (24 miles from Marlborough, MA)
  • 13 hours ago
  • Boston, MA (24 miles from Marlborough, MA)
  • 13 hours ago

Key Responsibilities + Assist with month-end and year-end close processes + Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statements + Support audits and ensure compliance with GAAP...

Senior Portfolio Accountant

  • Boston, MA (24 miles from Marlborough, MA)
  • 15 hours ago
  • Boston, MA (24 miles from Marlborough, MA)
  • 15 hours ago

We are seeking a Senior Portfolio Accountant to join the Real Estate Systems Implementation Group (RESIG) practice, able to sit in a number of our offices....

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Senior Accountant

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

What you'll do: Execute monthly financial close process, including preparation of journal entries, subledger reviews, and general ledger reconciliations strictly adhering to the close deadlines Prepare...

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Staff Accountant

  • Boston, MA (24 miles from Marlborough, MA)
  • 18 hours ago
  • Boston, MA (24 miles from Marlborough, MA)
  • 18 hours ago

Prepare journal entries, analysis and reconciliations of P&L and Balance Sheet accounts. Perform variance analysis of actual vs budget/forecast by department and investigate unusual variances....

Tax Accountant

  • Brookline, MA (21 miles from Marlborough, MA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Brookline, MA (21 miles from Marlborough, 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....

Senior Accountant

  • Boston, MA (24 miles from Marlborough, MA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Boston, MA (24 miles from Marlborough, MA)
  • 1 day ago

Vaco has partnered with a rapidly growing healthcare technology company in the Boston area and they are looking to hire a Staff Accountant to their team....

Title: Need Affordable CPA or Accounting Student for LLC Setup Will Barter S

  • Waltham, MA (15 miles from Marlborough, MA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Waltham, MA (15 miles from Marlborough, MA)
  • 1 day ago

un Title: Need Affordable CPA or Accounting Student for LLC Setup - Will Barter S (Waltham) compensation: $20 - $40hr or barter Hi, I'm Madi, 25. I just opened my first LLC and need someone to sit...

Accountant 2

  • Boston, MA (24 miles from Marlborough, MA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Boston, MA (24 miles from Marlborough, MA)
  • 1 day ago

entry preparation and reconciliations Intercompany journal entries and analysis Initiate corrective action on moderately complex issues Opportunity to work on various projects and initiatives, such...

Cost Accountant

  • Lowell, MA (24 miles from Marlborough, MA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Lowell, MA (24 miles from Marlborough, MA)
  • 1 day ago

Job Title: Cost Accountant Job Summary: The Cost Accountant is a key member of the Operations Accounting team who will act as a partner to various leaders of the Operations team (Manufacturing, Supply...

Senior Revenue Accountant

  • Charlestown, MA (24 miles from Marlborough, MA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Charlestown, MA (24 miles from Marlborough, MA)
  • 2 days ago

What you'll do Maintaining financial reports, records, and general ledger accounts with accuracy, completeness, and conformance to reporting and procedural standards Record monthly journal entries,...

Fund Accountant - CLO

  • Boston, MA (24 miles from Marlborough, MA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Boston, MA (24 miles from Marlborough, MA)
  • 2 days ago

Duties & Responsibilities** This role will provide support of day-to-day operational/client service activities while effectively monitoring daily receivables, journal posting, cash reconciliation,...

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Salary for Accountant Jobs in Marlborough, MA

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Highest Education Level

Accountants in Marlborough, 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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