Accountant Jobs in Taunton, 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

  • Providence, RI (16 miles from Taunton, MA)
  • 12 hours ago
  • Providence, RI (16 miles from Taunton, MA)
  • 12 hours ago

**About the Role:** Confluent is seeking an experienced, self-motivated Senior Revenue Accountant to join our Revenue Accounting Operations team....

Sales Consultant - CPA Centric

  • Providence, RI (16 miles from Taunton, MA)
  • 23 hours ago
  • Providence, RI (16 miles from Taunton, MA)
  • 23 hours 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 - West Bridgewater

  • Bridgewater, MA (8 miles from Taunton, MA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Bridgewater, MA (8 miles from Taunton, MA)
  • 1 day ago

Prepare financial statements Perform branch audit evaluations Assemble bank reconciliation and account schedule Prepare journal entries, expense accruals and allocations Participate in a timely and...

Financial Accountant

  • Quincy, MA (23 miles from Taunton, MA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Quincy, MA (23 miles from Taunton, MA)
  • 1 day ago

Key Responsibilities: Prepares and processes accounting journal entries for routine accounts....

Senior Staff Accountant

  • Johnston, RI (21 miles from Taunton, MA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Johnston, RI (21 miles from Taunton, MA)
  • 2 days ago

Are you an experienced and meticulous Senior Accountant ready to take on a pivotal role with a thriving client of ours in Rhode Island?...

Accountant - Services

  • Providence, RI (16 miles from Taunton, MA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Providence, RI (16 miles from Taunton, MA)
  • 2 days ago

This includes journal entry preparation and review, AP/AR Transactions, financial modeling and reporting, reconciliation preparation and review, lender compliance, and other financial deliverables and...

Cost Accountant - Standard Costing Specialist

  • New Bedford, MA (21 miles from Taunton, MA)
  • 3 days ago
  • New Bedford, MA (21 miles from Taunton, MA)
  • 3 days ago

Overview Morgan Advanced Materials is a business rich in history and innovation. Founded in the UK in 1856, we have grown into a global organisation with 70 sites in 18 countries. Our model to...

Accountant - Staff Junior

  • Lincoln, RI (16 miles from Taunton, MA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Lincoln, RI (16 miles from Taunton, MA)
  • 4 days ago

General duties would include creating journal entries and posting them to the general ledger, reconciling accounts and performing other accounting functions. Follow the link below and apply today....

Senior Accountant

  • Pawtucket, RI (14 miles from Taunton, MA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Pawtucket, RI (14 miles from Taunton, MA)
  • 5 days ago

They will be a key contributor to the monthly global financial close process, specializing in journal entries, account reconciliations and analyses with efficiency and accuracy....

Senior Accountant, Order to Cash

  • Providence, RI (16 miles from Taunton, MA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Providence, RI (16 miles from Taunton, MA)
  • 5 days ago

Cornerstone OnDemand is seeking a Senior Accountant to join our Order to Cash team. This role will report to the Order to Cash Accounting & Finance Manager....

Staff Accountant

  • East Providence, RI (14 miles from Taunton, MA)
  • 5 days ago
  • East Providence, RI (14 miles from Taunton, MA)
  • 5 days ago

.Prepare and post journal entries for payroll, accruals, receipts, reconciliations2.Responsible for student activity funds accounting, reporting and oversight3.Assist with annual financial audit and...

Cost Accountant

  • Norwell, MA (22 miles from Taunton, MA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Norwell, MA (22 miles from Taunton, MA)
  • 6 days ago

QUALIFICATIONS Bachelors degree in Accounting/Finance/Related field 3+ years of experience in a General accounting role Basic accounting knowledge and/or understanding of cost accounting principles....

Accountant

  • East Providence, RI (14 miles from Taunton, MA)
  • 6 days ago
  • East Providence, RI (14 miles from Taunton, MA)
  • 6 days ago

Prepare accruals, journal entries, reconciliations, and assist with audits. Track capital projects, run TOC reports, and improve accounting processes....

Senior Project Accountant II

  • Providence, RI (16 miles from Taunton, MA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Providence, RI (16 miles from Taunton, MA)
  • 7 days ago

OVERVIEW** We are currently seeking a Senior Project Accountant II for our Transportation Division in Providence, RI....

Staff Accountant/ Benefits Administrator

  • Brockton, MA (12 miles from Taunton, MA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Brockton, MA (12 miles from Taunton, MA)
  • 8 days ago

Accounting & Finance Support Perform daily and periodic accounting tasks, including journal entries, revenue and expense tracking, bank reconciliations, and accruals....

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Salary for Accountant Jobs in Taunton, MA

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Highest Education Level

Accountants in Taunton, 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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