Accountant Jobs in Walker, 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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Accountant

  • Grand Rapids, MI (6 miles from Walker, MI)
  • 1 day ago
  • Grand Rapids, MI (6 miles from Walker, MI)
  • 1 day ago

Participate in month-end and year-end closing activities, including journal entry preparation and account analysis. Identify, investigate, and resolve accounting discrepancies and irregularities....

Tax Accountant Sr

  • Grand Rapids, MI (6 miles from Walker, MI)
  • 9 days ago
  • Grand Rapids, MI (6 miles from Walker, MI)
  • 9 days ago

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) - State of Michigan About Corewell Health As a team member at Corewell Health, you will play an essential role in delivering personalized health care to our patients...

Senior Accountant

  • Grand Rapids, MI (6 miles from Walker, MI)
  • 10 days ago
  • Grand Rapids, MI (6 miles from Walker, MI)
  • 10 days ago

As a family company, we serve people and communities. When you work at Meijer, youre provided with career and community opportunities centered around leadership, personal growth and development....

Accountant (GAAP)

  • Grand Rapids, MI (6 miles from Walker, MI)
  • 10 days ago
  • Grand Rapids, MI (6 miles from Walker, MI)
  • 10 days ago

Prepares reconciliations, filings, miscellaneous billings, and journal entries. Assists in the preparation of financial statements and other reports. Assists in annual audit....

Senior Accountant

  • Grand Rapids, MI (6 miles from Walker, MI)
  • 10 days ago
  • Grand Rapids, MI (6 miles from Walker, MI)
  • 10 days ago

Tasks and Qualifications: This is What you Will do in This Role: Execute month-end close activities, including preparing journal entries and reconciling accounts to ensure accuracy and completeness....

Accountant

  • Grand Rapids, MI (6 miles from Walker, MI)
  • 14 days ago
  • Grand Rapids, MI (6 miles from Walker, MI)
  • 14 days ago

Prepares reconciliations, filings, miscellaneous billings, and journal entries. Assists in the preparation of financial statements and other reports. Assists in annual audit....

Grant Accountant

  • Muskegon Heights, MI (24 miles from Walker, MI)
  • 15 days ago
  • Muskegon Heights, MI (24 miles from Walker, MI)
  • 15 days ago

Our client in Muskegon, MI is seeking a Grant Accountant to join their team. As a Grant Accountant, you will be part of the Accounting Dept....

Cost Accountant

  • Kentwood, MI (13 miles from Walker, MI)
  • 20 days ago
  • Kentwood, MI (13 miles from Walker, MI)
  • 20 days ago

, bill on production reconciliation, journal entries and variance to standard reporting....

Project Accountant (Part-Time)

  • Grand Rapids, MI (6 miles from Walker, MI)
  • 21 days ago
  • Grand Rapids, MI (6 miles from Walker, MI)
  • 21 days ago

General Accounting (10% of time): Record general journal entries. Assist with month-end and year-end closing procedures, including journal entries, account reconciliations, as needed....

US E EA - Centralized Contract Accounting Senior Accountant

  • Grand Rapids, MI (6 miles from Walker, MI)
  • 28 days ago
  • Grand Rapids, MI (6 miles from Walker, MI)
  • 28 days ago

Qualifications Required Bachelors degree in accounting, Finance, or related field Certification as CPA (or certification in process) with experience interpreting and assessing the requirements and authoritative...

Accountant, HYBRID (Michigan)

  • Walker, MI
  • 30+ days ago
  • Walker, MI
  • 30+ days ago

Minimum Qualifications Bachelors degree in Accounting, Business or Finance....

Accountant, HYBRID (Michigan)

  • Walker, MI
  • 30+ days ago
  • Walker, MI
  • 30+ days ago

Minimum Qualifications Bachelors degree in Accounting, Business, or Finance....

Cash Management Accountant

  • Grand Rapids, MI (6 miles from Walker, MI)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Grand Rapids, MI (6 miles from Walker, MI)
  • 45+ days ago

Month end close, including journal entries for banking/cash and other assigned entries. Monitor all activities and ensure compliance to all corporate standards....

Construction Cost Accountant

  • Grand Rapids, MI (6 miles from Walker, MI)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Grand Rapids, MI (6 miles from Walker, MI)
  • 60+ days ago

The Construction Cost Accountant works closely with the project management team to ensure accurate recognition of project revenues and costs....

Senior Accountant - International

  • Walker, MI
  • 60+ days ago
  • Walker, MI
  • 60+ days ago

Accurately complete month-end duties including, schedules (prepaid, interest, goodwill, etc), trial balances, journal entries, analysis and general ledger/bank reconciliations....

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Salary for Accountant Jobs in Walker, MI

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Highest Education Level

Accountants in Walker, MI offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
54.5%
Master's Degree
28.1%
Associate's Degree
6.9%
High School or GED
4.7%
Vocational Degree or Certification
3.8%
Doctorate Degree
1.0%
Some College
0.7%
Some High School
0.2%


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