Accountant Jobs in Milford, 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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Senior Accountant

  • Needham, MA (16 miles from Milford, MA)
  • 11 hours ago
  • Needham, MA (16 miles from Milford, MA)
  • 11 hours ago

Accountant Nauset Construction Corp. is seeking a Senior Accountant to oversee key accounting functions and support the Controller in managing the company's financial operations....

Senior Accountant - Edge Sports

  • Wellesley, MA (16 miles from Milford, MA)
  • 14 hours ago
  • Wellesley, MA (16 miles from Milford, MA)
  • 14 hours ago

Prepare and input journal entries and make appropriate accruals. Preparation of monthly reconciliations of balance sheet accounts; cash, prepaids, fixed assets, accruals, etc....

Tax Accountant

  • Pascoag, RI (16 miles from Milford, MA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Pascoag, RI (16 miles from Milford, 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

  • Providence, RI (23 miles from Milford, MA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Providence, RI (23 miles from Milford, 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...

Senior Accountant, Accounting Leadership Program

  • Worcester, MA (16 miles from Milford, MA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Worcester, MA (16 miles from Milford, MA)
  • 3 days ago

A Kforce client is seeking to hire a Senior Accountant for their Accounting Leadership Program in Worcester, Massachusetts (MA)....

Senior Accountant

  • Mansfield, MA (18 miles from Milford, MA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Mansfield, MA (18 miles from Milford, 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....

Senior Accountant

  • Worcester, MA (16 miles from Milford, MA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Worcester, MA (16 miles from Milford, MA)
  • 5 days ago

Kforce's client, a well-established CPA firm (50 employees) located in the Worcester, MA area is in search of a Senior Accountant....

Accountant Junior

  • Framingham, MA (12 miles from Milford, MA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Framingham, MA (12 miles from Milford, MA)
  • 6 days ago

Accountant - Junior Job Responsibilities: Maintain the accuracy and integrity of the Stock Ledger through the preparation and reconciliation of various financial adjustments....

Sales Consultant - CPA Centric

  • Worcester, MA (16 miles from Milford, MA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Worcester, MA (16 miles from Milford, MA)
  • 7 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....

Accountant Specialist

  • Framingham, MA (12 miles from Milford, MA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Framingham, MA (12 miles from Milford, MA)
  • 7 days ago

Accountant Specialist Accounting & Finance $ 33.38 / Hour location_on Framingham, Massachusettspass_calibration Remote work_outline Contract/Temporary favorite_border JOB ON CANDIDATE PORTAL COPY LINK...

Senior Accountant

  • Pawtucket, RI (20 miles from Milford, MA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Pawtucket, RI (20 miles from Milford, 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 (23 miles from Milford, MA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Providence, RI (23 miles from Milford, 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

  • Oxford, MA (16 miles from Milford, MA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Oxford, MA (16 miles from Milford, MA)
  • 8 days ago

Perform equity-based compensation accounting activities during the close process, including preparing journal entries....

Senior Accountant

  • Dedham, MA (18 miles from Milford, MA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Dedham, MA (18 miles from Milford, MA)
  • 9 days ago

Monthly/Yearly Closing Assist the Director of Finance in the monthly accounting close process in a timely and consistent, and accurate manner....

Tax Accountant

  • Weston, MA (18 miles from Milford, MA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Weston, MA (18 miles from Milford, 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....

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Salary for Accountant Jobs in Milford, MA

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Highest Education Level

Accountants in Milford, 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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