Accountant Jobs in Westwood, 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....

Staff Accountant (1 Day/Week On-site)

  • Burlington, MA (19 miles from Westwood, MA)
  • 1 hour ago
  • Burlington, MA (19 miles from Westwood, MA)
  • 1 hour ago

Main Duties: In this role, the Staff Accountant will assist with month-end and year-end close Perform reconciliations Calculate and record journal entries, intercompany, payroll entries, accruals, and...

Staff Accountant/ Benefits Administrator

  • Brockton, MA (12 miles from Westwood, MA)
  • 11 hours ago
  • Brockton, MA (12 miles from Westwood, MA)
  • 11 hours ago

Manage purchasing processes, including purchase order support and accounts payable tasks Job Requirements Bachelors degree required; Accounting major preferred....

Staff Accountant

  • Cambridge, MA (11 miles from Westwood, MA)
  • 11 hours ago
  • Cambridge, MA (11 miles from Westwood, MA)
  • 11 hours ago

Minimum Qualifications: Education: Associates degree in Accounting or Finance; Bachelors Degree in Accounting or Finance, preferred Licensure, Certification & Registration: N/A Experience: 0-2 years...

Staff Accountant

  • Charlestown, MA (13 miles from Westwood, MA)
  • 11 hours ago
  • Charlestown, MA (13 miles from Westwood, MA)
  • 11 hours ago

Minimum Qualifications: Education: Associates degree in Accounting or Finance; Bachelors Degree in Accounting or Finance, preferred Licensure, Certification & Registration: N/A Experience: 0-2 years...

Tax Accountant

  • Winchester, MA (16 miles from Westwood, MA)
  • 14 hours ago
  • Winchester, MA (16 miles from Westwood, MA)
  • 14 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

  • Woburn, MA (18 miles from Westwood, MA)
  • 17 hours ago
  • Woburn, MA (18 miles from Westwood, MA)
  • 17 hours ago

**Minimum requirements:** + Bachelor's degree required + Requires a minimum of 1 year of relevant experience. + Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required. + 13 years of relevant...

AR Staff Accountant

  • Norwood, MA (2 miles from Westwood, MA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Norwood, MA (2 miles from Westwood, MA)
  • 1 day ago

list open positions here. Please check our available positions to confirm that a post or email is genuine. EMCOR Group and its companies do not reach out to individuals to help with marketing or...

Senior Accountant, Property Accounting

  • Boston, MA (11 miles from Westwood, MA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Boston, MA (11 miles from Westwood, MA)
  • 1 day ago

Primary Purpose of Position: Manage, audit and analyze all financial matters related to assigned portfolio. Serve as the financial expert and primary facilitator of all financial matters for...

Tax Accountant

  • Whitman, MA (16 miles from Westwood, MA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Whitman, MA (16 miles from Westwood, 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 - Boston, MA - Full-Time

  • Boston, MA (11 miles from Westwood, MA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Boston, MA (11 miles from Westwood, MA)
  • 1 day ago

The Accountant will interact with clients, their staff, Board of Directors, and Finance Committees on a regular basis....

Accountant - Boston, MA - Part-Time

  • Boston, MA (11 miles from Westwood, MA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Boston, MA (11 miles from Westwood, MA)
  • 1 day ago

The Accountant will interact with clients, their staff, Board of Directors, and Finance Committees on a regular basis....

Senior Property Accountant

  • Boston, MA (11 miles from Westwood, MA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Boston, MA (11 miles from Westwood, MA)
  • 2 days ago

Kforce's client, a successful regional real estate company with a strong entrepeneurial minded leadership, has an immediate opening for a Property Accountant in Boston, MA....

STAFF ACCOUNTANT, GIFTS & ENDOWMENT, Financial Affairs, Comptroller's Office, General Accounting Boston University

  • Boston, MA (11 miles from Westwood, MA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Boston, MA (11 miles from Westwood, MA)
  • 2 days ago

STAFF ACCOUNTANT, GIFTS & ENDOWMENT, Financial Affairs, Comptroller's Office, General Accounting Job Description STAFF ACCOUNTANT, GIFTS & ENDOWMENT, Financial Affairs, Comptroller's Office, General...

Tax Accountant

  • Weston, MA (10 miles from Westwood, MA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Weston, MA (10 miles from Westwood, MA)
  • 2 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 Westwood, MA

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Highest Education Level

Accountants in Westwood, 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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