Accountant Jobs in Shirley, 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 Revenue Accountant

  • Wilmington, MA (23 miles from Shirley, MA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Wilmington, MA (23 miles from Shirley, MA)
  • 4 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...

Cost Accountant

  • Tewksbury, MA (21 miles from Shirley, MA)
  • 1 hour ago
  • Tewksbury, MA (21 miles from Shirley, MA)
  • 1 hour ago

degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field 3+ years of cost accounting experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in the technology sector Strong understanding of standard costing...

Tax Accountant

  • Clinton, MA (11 miles from Shirley, MA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Clinton, MA (11 miles from Shirley, 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....

Tax Accountant

  • Carlisle, MA (15 miles from Shirley, MA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Carlisle, MA (15 miles from Shirley, MA)
  • 3 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....

Senior Accountant

  • Devens, MA (3 miles from Shirley, MA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Devens, MA (3 miles from Shirley, MA)
  • 3 days ago

Join the power movement as a Senior Accountant As our Senior Accountant, you will report directly to the Head of Accounting to enable an accurate, timely, and efficient financial close process at CFS...

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District Accountant

  • Pelham, NH (20 miles from Shirley, MA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Pelham, NH (20 miles from Shirley, MA)
  • 3 days ago

Join our team as a District Accountant! Home to more than 1600 students, the Pelham School District is comprised of three schools serving Pre-K through 12th grade students....

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

  • Waltham, MA (23 miles from Shirley, MA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Waltham, MA (23 miles from Shirley, MA)
  • 4 days 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...

Cost Accountant

  • Lowell, MA (18 miles from Shirley, MA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Lowell, MA (18 miles from Shirley, MA)
  • 4 days 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...

Revenue Accountant

  • Westford, MA (10 miles from Shirley, MA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Westford, MA (10 miles from Shirley, MA)
  • 5 days ago

Description: Revenue Accountant At NETSCOUT, we are an elite force of trailblazers, innovators, and problem solvers....

Tax Accountant

  • Bolton, MA (9 miles from Shirley, MA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Bolton, MA (9 miles from Shirley, MA)
  • 6 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....

Staff Accountant

  • Burlington, MA (22 miles from Shirley, MA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Burlington, MA (22 miles from Shirley, MA)
  • 6 days ago

As a Staff Accountant, you will report directly to the Director of Accounting and Tax....

Accountant I - Mount Wachusett Community College

  • Gardner, MA (17 miles from Shirley, MA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Gardner, MA (17 miles from Shirley, MA)
  • 6 days ago

Job Description: General Statement of Duties: Incumbents of positions in this series examine accounting data, prepare financial documents and transactions, maintain accounting records and perform...

Tax Accountant

  • Bedford, MA (19 miles from Shirley, MA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Bedford, MA (19 miles from Shirley, 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....

Cost Accountant (Contract)

  • Chelmsford, MA (14 miles from Shirley, MA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Chelmsford, MA (14 miles from Shirley, MA)
  • 9 days ago

Cost Accountant (Contract) Job Description We are currently seeking a Senior Cost Accountant to join our team onsite in Chelmsford, MA, as we continue to scale our operations....

Accountant, Technical Accounting & SEC Reporting

  • Burlington, MA (22 miles from Shirley, MA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Burlington, MA (22 miles from Shirley, MA)
  • 9 days ago

All we accomplish is grounded in our core values of Customer Focus, Achievement, Accountability, Teamwork, Employee Value and Integrity Job Title Accountant, Technical Accounting & SEC Reporting Job...

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Salary for Accountant Jobs in Shirley, MA

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Highest Education Level

Accountants in Shirley, 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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