Accountant Jobs in Norwell, 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 Senior Accountant

  • Canton, MA (15 miles from Norwell, MA)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Canton, MA (15 miles from Norwell, MA)
  • 6 hours ago

Accountant, Tax Sector Accounting - Public practice, Banking and financial services Experience level Qualified accountant TAX SENIOR About Our Firm: Gray, Gray & Gray is one of New England's fastest...

Tax Accountant

  • Duxbury, MA (10 miles from Norwell, MA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Duxbury, MA (10 miles from Norwell, 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, Gross Margin

  • Boston, MA (18 miles from Norwell, MA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Boston, MA (18 miles from Norwell, MA)
  • 1 day ago

Qualifications : Bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance, or any analytical field, such as economics, engineering, business, math, statistics, science, or analytics. 3+ years experience in public...

Staff Accountant

  • Boston, MA (18 miles from Norwell, MA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Boston, MA (18 miles from Norwell, MA)
  • 1 day ago

, MA Pay Rate: $35-40hr Internal Job ID: 10044323 We're partnered with an organization seeking a Staff Accountant to support general accounting functions, including journal entries, reconciliations,...

Accountant II

  • Boston, MA (18 miles from Norwell, MA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Boston, MA (18 miles from Norwell, MA)
  • 1 day ago

POSITION SUMMARY: Under the direction of the Accounting Manager, this position is responsible for preparation of standard, recurring and ad hoc journal entries for the monthly financial close, preparation...

Senior Accountant

  • Boston, MA (18 miles from Norwell, MA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Boston, MA (18 miles from Norwell, MA)
  • 1 day ago

Qualifications Bachelor`s degree (Accounting or Finance) and a minimum of 3 years of accounting or finance experience preferred Must demonstrate attention to detail in a fast-paced work environment...

Senior Revenue Accountant

  • Boston, MA (18 miles from Norwell, MA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Boston, MA (18 miles from Norwell, MA)
  • 2 days ago

This position will report to the Revenue Accounting Manager and will be responsible for preparing and reviewing journal entries and account reconciliations, assisting with quarterly and annual reporting...

Accountant

  • Norwell, MA
  • 3 days ago
  • Norwell, MA
  • 3 days ago

Your Day-to-Day: Brief job summary: Prepare journal entries Reconciliation, and assist with intercompany activities. Assist in financial statement preparation packages....

Senior Staff Accountant

  • Cambridge, MA (22 miles from Norwell, MA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Cambridge, MA (22 miles from Norwell, MA)
  • 3 days ago

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

Staff Accountant I - Reconciliations

  • Boston, MA (18 miles from Norwell, MA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Boston, MA (18 miles from Norwell, MA)
  • 3 days ago

Reporting to the Accounting Manager-Reconciliations, the Staff Accountant is responsible for reconciliation and analysis of various accounts....

Senior Financial Accountant

  • Newton, MA (23 miles from Norwell, MA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Newton, MA (23 miles from Norwell, MA)
  • 3 days 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 (22 miles from Norwell, MA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Mansfield, MA (22 miles from Norwell, MA)
  • 3 days ago

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

Senior Accountant

  • Boston, MA (18 miles from Norwell, MA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Boston, MA (18 miles from Norwell, MA)
  • 4 days ago

This role focuses on month-end close activities, reconciliations, journal entries, and financial reporting....

Senior Accountant-1

  • Boston, MA (18 miles from Norwell, MA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Boston, MA (18 miles from Norwell, MA)
  • 5 days ago

Job Responsibilities: Responsible for preparing journal entries and maintaining accounting records related to unrestricted operating activity....

Senior Revenue Accountant

  • Boston, MA (18 miles from Norwell, MA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Boston, MA (18 miles from Norwell, MA)
  • 5 days ago

entries to ensure the appropriate revenue and cost treatments Ensure integrity of key processes by understanding systems, flow of transactions, and internal controls Support internal and external audit...

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Salary for Accountant Jobs in Norwell, MA

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Highest Education Level

Accountants in Norwell, 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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