Accountant Jobs in Massachusetts

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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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....

A long-established private equity real estate investment firm with over 40 years in the industry is seeking an experienced Property Accountant to join its finance team in Beverly, MA....

Accountant V- Grants

  • Gardner, MA
  • 12 days ago
  • Gardner, MA
  • 12 days ago

Prepares general, adjusting, and correcting journal entries....

Overview Earn additional income as a remote Tax Associate - help people file with confidence! Are you an experienced tax professional looking for a flexible, remote opportunity this tax season? If...

Remote Work

Overview Earn additional income as a remote Tax Associate - help people file with confidence! Are you an experienced tax professional looking for a flexible, remote opportunity this tax season? If...

Remote Work

Tax Accountant - Work from Home

  • Boston, MA
  • 4 days ago
  • Boston, MA
  • 4 days ago

Overview Earn additional income as a remote Tax Associate - help people file with confidence! Are you an experienced tax professional looking for a flexible, remote opportunity this tax season? If...

Remote Work

Senior Revenue Accountant

  • Beverly, MA
  • 7 hours ago
  • Beverly, MA
  • 7 hours ago

JOB DESCRIPTION Accountant (General) -- Develops, implements and/or maintains one or more accounting systems: Journal entries, General Ledger, Accounts Receivables, Accounts Payable, Revenue Reconciliation...

Town Accountant - Town Of Swampscott

  • Swampscott, MA
  • 7 hours ago
  • Swampscott, MA
  • 7 hours ago

Performs any and all general maintenance needed throughout the fiscal year to the Town's financial software, including budget transfers, adjusting entries, etc....

Junior Accountant Staff

  • Somerville, MA
  • 7 hours ago
  • Somerville, MA
  • 7 hours ago

Degree in Accounting or Finance 1-to-3 years of related experience Demonstrated skills and experience in managing goals through initiative, collaboration and teamwork Strong interpersonal, oral and...

Tax Accountant

  • Wales, MA
  • 11 hours ago
  • Wales, MA
  • 11 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....

Accounts Payable Staff Accountant

  • Boston, MA
  • 11 hours ago
  • Boston, MA
  • 11 hours ago

The A/P Staff Accountant is responsible for the agencys routine Accounts Payable tasks. This position reports to and is directly supervised by the Accounting Manager....

Tax Accountant

  • Deerfield, MA
  • 15 hours ago
  • Deerfield, MA
  • 15 hours ago

Accountant to their team....

Graduate Accountant NEW

  • Tewksbury, MA
  • 16 hours ago
  • Tewksbury, MA
  • 16 hours ago

Program Planner II - Onsite RTX Today Secret Unspecified Unspecified Management Tewksbury, MA (ON-SITE/OFFICE) Date Posted: 2025-05-08 Country: United States of America Location: MA134: Innovation...

Staff Accountant

  • Boston, MA
  • 16 hours ago
  • Boston, MA
  • 16 hours ago

Preparing and processing applicable general ledger journal entries for all of the above areas - Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and Cash....

Senior Accountant

  • Cambridge, MA
  • 21 hours ago
  • Cambridge, MA
  • 21 hours ago

Prepare various journal entries and account reconciliations. Prepare certain quarterly departmental accruals in collaboration with operational business owners....

Demographic Data for Massachusetts

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Salary for Accountant Jobs in Massachusetts

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Highest Education Level

Accountants in Massachusetts 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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