Accountant Jobs in Troy, MI

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 Senior Staff Accountant

  • UHY
  • Sterling Heights, MI (5 miles from Troy, MI)
  • 11 hours ago
  • Sterling Heights, MI (5 miles from Troy, MI)
  • 11 hours ago

degree in accounting, finance, or a related field 2 3 years of relevant experience Software: CCH Prosystem FX, Axcess Tax, Axcess Document, Axcess Workstream, Thomson Reuters Fixed Assets CS, Checkpoint...

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General Accountant

  • Olympia Development of Michigan
  • Detroit, MI (18 miles from Troy, MI)
  • 11 hours ago
  • Detroit, MI (18 miles from Troy, MI)
  • 11 hours ago

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Bachelors degree in accounting or finance and a minimum of two years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient...

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Accountant II

  • City of Dearborn, MI
  • Dearborn, MI (20 miles from Troy, MI)
  • 23 hours ago
  • Dearborn, MI (20 miles from Troy, MI)
  • 23 hours ago

entries; reviewing report information for accuracy; and performing related tasks....

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Accountant (General Ledger)

  • Williams International
  • Pontiac, MI (8 miles from Troy, MI)
  • 1 day ago
  • Pontiac, MI (8 miles from Troy, MI)
  • 1 day ago

The Accountant (General Ledger) reasonability’s include : Month-End Close & Reporting: Support full-cycle month-end close activities, including preparing complex journal entries, reconciling balance...

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Senior Accountant

  • Sterling Heights, MI (5 miles from Troy, MI)
  • 1 day ago
  • Sterling Heights, MI (5 miles from Troy, MI)
  • 1 day ago

Senior Accountant – Payroll Position Summary Our client in Sterling Heights, MI is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant – Payroll to oversee payroll processing, financial reporting, and accounting...

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Project Accountant

  • Robertson Brothers
  • Bloomfield Hills, MI (7 miles from Troy, MI)
  • 2 days ago
  • Bloomfield Hills, MI (7 miles from Troy, MI)
  • 2 days ago

The Project Accountant will oversee the financial aspects of small to medium-sized projects, ensuring accurate tracking and reporting of costs, budgets, and expenses....

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Experienced Bookkeeper / Accountant

  • J & J United Industries LLC
  • Livonia, MI (19 miles from Troy, MI)
  • 2 days ago
  • Livonia, MI (19 miles from Troy, MI)
  • 2 days ago

We are looking for an Accounting Bookkeeper to join our team! You will be responsible for preparing and analyzing financial records for our company. Must have QuickBooks Enterprise...

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DCAA Compliance Accountant / Cost Accountant Government Contracting

  • Aston Carter
  • Auburn Hills, MI (7 miles from Troy, MI)
  • 3 days ago
  • Auburn Hills, MI (7 miles from Troy, MI)
  • 3 days ago

Cost Accountant, Compliance Accountant, or similar role in a governmentcontracting environment....

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Bookkeeper - Accountant - General Office

  • American Mobile Office & Container
  • Warren, MI (10 miles from Troy, MI)
  • 5 days ago
  • Warren, MI (10 miles from Troy, MI)
  • 5 days ago

Dependable and motivated individual needed. Responsibilities include, placing order, answering phones, calling, emailing customers, generating invoicing, payroll. Experience in accounting software...

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Project Accountant - Detroit

  • HOK
  • Detroit, MI (18 miles from Troy, MI)
  • 6 days ago
  • Detroit, MI (18 miles from Troy, MI)
  • 6 days ago

As a Project Accountant, you’ll play a key role in ensuring accurate and timely accounting for assigned projects....

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Associate Accountant

  • Sun Communities
  • Southfield, MI (10 miles from Troy, MI)
  • 6 days ago
  • Southfield, MI (10 miles from Troy, MI)
  • 6 days ago

Prepares adjusting journal entries and schedules as needed....

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Cost Accountant

  • Kar Nut Products
  • Clinton Twp, MI (12 miles from Troy, MI)
  • 7 days ago
  • Clinton Twp, MI (12 miles from Troy, MI)
  • 7 days ago

We are seeking a Cost Accountant for our Sanders manufacturing facility in Clinton Township, Michigan....

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Staff Accountant

  • Integrity Aerospace Group
  • Troy, MI
  • 7 days ago
  • Troy, MI
  • 7 days ago

Reconciles other general ledger balance sheet accounts on a monthly basis with related documentation and necessary journal entries....

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Senior Accountant

  • Aptiv
  • Troy, MI
  • 7 days ago
  • Troy, MI
  • 7 days ago

degree in Accounting or Finance 5 years of relative experience, preferably with a publicly traded company Experience working in internal or external Audit SAP / Hyperion / Oracle experience Automotive...

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Staff Accountant

  • The Phillip Charles Group -Taylor, Auburn Hills, Livonia, & Southfield
  • Troy, MI
  • 7 days ago
  • Troy, MI
  • 7 days ago

(cash, accounts payable, accounts receivable, accruals, etc.). o Record journal entries for accruals, prepaid expenses, and depreciation. o Assist in preparing financial statements and supporting schedules...

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Salary for Accountant Jobs in Troy, MI

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Highest Education Level

Accountants in Troy, MI offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
54.6%
Master's Degree
28.3%
Associate's Degree
6.8%
High School or GED
4.5%
Vocational Degree or Certification
3.8%
Doctorate Degree
1.0%
Some College
0.7%
Some High School
0.2%


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