Accountant Jobs in Massachusetts

Develop and maintain financial records. Accountants compile and compute business budgets, implement accounts payable and receivable, and develop reports in order to determine ways to slash costs and boost income. They are also in charge of the paying the company’s taxes and completing returns in a timely and accurate manner.

Accountants need a strong technical understanding of software like QuickBooks or SAP Business Suite. They should also be skilled at creating and reading charts/diagrams, interpreting statistics, prioritizing, and multitasking.

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Accountant

  • Boston, MA
  • 3 days ago
The accountant will report to the Senior Manager of Audit and General Ledger. Why work here?...
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Senior Accountant (permanent, on-site)

  • Nesco Resource
  • Beverly, MA
  • 3 days ago
close, review daily activity in the general ledger, and preparation of monthly financial statements....

Senior Portfolio Accountant

  • Concord, MA
  • 3 days ago
Recommended Skills Asset Management Cash Management Coaching And Mentoring Finance Financial Management Generally Accepted Accounting Principles Apply to this job....

Senior/Staff Accountant Insa Cannabis

  • Insa
  • Chicopee, MA
  • 3 days ago
The Staff Accountant is responsible for providing support to the Accounting and Finance departments by monitoring and entering daily sales receipts, assisting in the handling of accounts payable/receivable...

Junior Staff Accountant $50k to $60k Hiring Immediately

  • PSG
  • Boston, MA
  • 3 days ago
Keywords: Staff Accountant, Location: Boston, MA - 02108 Recommended Skills Finance Ms Access Microsoft Excel Quickbooks Pro Accounting...

Senior Portfolio Accountant $100k to $110k Plus Bonus

  • PSG
  • Newton, MA
  • 3 days ago
Analyze results. - Maintain the general ledger and prepare/review journal entries and general ledger account analysis. - Handle all financial aspects of several portfolios of senior living communities...

Corporate Staff Accountant

  • Hamilton Thorne
  • Beverly, MA
  • 2 days ago
Responsibilities: Compiles consolidating financial statements and related footnote information on a quarterly and annual basis....

Senior Accountant

  • Lexington, MA
  • 2 days ago
In this role you will be reporting into the Accounting Manager working on the month end close process....

Accountant IV - Fiscal

  • Milford, MA
  • 2 days ago
Enter information and maintain accurate spreadsheets in Microsoft Excel database; including but not limited to, prepares, and reconciles financial statements and reports, maintains accounts and records...

Accountant IV

  • Cambridge Health Alliance
  • Malden, MA
  • 2 days ago
Must have a strong knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, and be able to research Accounting guidance to ensure proper Accounting for transactions....

Property Accountant

  • Chestnut Hill, MA
  • 2 days ago
Responsibilities : Manage monthly financial statements and general ledger workpapers for properties Prepare quarterly and/or annual tenant billings for properties Prepare Real Estate Tax quarterly and...

Contract Senior Accountant - 20850

  • Dedham, MA
  • 2 days ago
Job Responsibilities: General ledger reconciliation, journal entries and adjustments Strong reconciliations skills including experience with FX and currency conversion Perform Bank Reconciliations Guide...

Staff Accountant

  • Cambridge, MA
  • 2 days ago
Reconciliation Month-End Close Qualifications Years of experience: 1 year Experience level: Experienced Randstad is a world leader in matching great people with great companies....

Senior Staff Accountant

  • Italian Home for Children
  • Boston, MA
  • 1 day ago
The Senior Staff Accountant will have responsibility for the general ledger and preparation of internal monthly financial statements, mentoring and backup of other accounting activities, and will assist...

Staff Accountant

  • Ledgent Finance & Accounting
  • Lawrence, MA
  • 1 day ago
bank statements and intercompany general ledger accounts Prepare journal entries Maintain inventory records and understand cost accounting basics Maintain fixed asset ledgers and ability to accurately...

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Highest Education Level

Accountants in Massachusetts offer the following education background
  • Bachelor's Degree (54.4%)
  • Master's Degree (27.8%)
  • Associate's Degree (6.8%)
  • High School or GED (5.1%)
  • Vocational Degree or Certification (3.9%)
  • Doctorate Degree (1.0%)
  • Some College (0.8%)
  • Some High School (0.2%)

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