Accountant Jobs in Greenwood, MO

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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Cost Accountant

  • Lenexa, KS (23 miles from Greenwood, MO)
  • 14 hours ago
  • Lenexa, KS (23 miles from Greenwood, MO)
  • 14 hours ago

Prepare and reconcile intercompany transactions....

Plant Cost Accountant

  • Martin City, MO (14 miles from Greenwood, MO)
  • 14 hours ago
  • Martin City, MO (14 miles from Greenwood, MO)
  • 14 hours ago

The Cost Accountant will support the operations finance/manufacturing accounting functions by providing/assisting in plant reporting, compilation and analysis, performing month-end close activities,...

Tax CPA in Lenexa,KS,US

  • Lenexa, KS (23 miles from Greenwood, MO)
  • 3 days ago
  • Lenexa, KS (23 miles from Greenwood, MO)
  • 3 days ago

We are currently seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Certified Public Accountant (CPA) with a focus on tax to join our Lenexa office....

Senior Accountant

  • Kansas City, MO (24 miles from Greenwood, MO)
  • 3 days ago
  • Kansas City, MO (24 miles from Greenwood, MO)
  • 3 days ago

Perform comprehensive month-end and year-end close procedures including journal entries for responsibility areas such as COGS, inventory, and allowances against inventory....

25-082.P1 - Senior/Lead Revenue Accountant

  • Overland Park, KS (20 miles from Greenwood, MO)
  • 3 days ago
  • Overland Park, KS (20 miles from Greenwood, MO)
  • 3 days ago

Job Objective: Records highly complicated oil and gas sales; performs sales variance analysis; and reconciles account receivables and general ledger balances; and prepares various regulatory...

Staff Accountant

  • Lenexa, KS (23 miles from Greenwood, MO)
  • 3 days ago
  • Lenexa, KS (23 miles from Greenwood, MO)
  • 3 days ago

degree in Accounting or Finance. 2+ year of experience in full-charge accounting experience....

Accountant III

  • Lenexa, KS (23 miles from Greenwood, MO)
  • 4 days ago
  • Lenexa, KS (23 miles from Greenwood, MO)
  • 4 days ago

What you'll be responsible for: Prepare journal entries such as accruals, allocations, amortization, reclasses....

Staff Accountant

  • Kansas City, MO (24 miles from Greenwood, MO)
  • 4 days ago
  • Kansas City, MO (24 miles from Greenwood, MO)
  • 4 days ago

Position Summary The Staff Accountant I analyzes selected balance sheet and income statement accounts for the monthly review process....

AgriSompo Financial Accountant

  • Lenexa, KS (23 miles from Greenwood, MO)
  • 5 days ago
  • Lenexa, KS (23 miles from Greenwood, MO)
  • 5 days ago

Our business, your impact, our opportunity: What you'll be doing: Compile, analyze, and organize financial data, including transactions, costs, and expenditures Prepare and post journal entries in the...

Forensic Accountant

  • Kansas City, MO (24 miles from Greenwood, MO)
  • 6 days ago
  • Kansas City, MO (24 miles from Greenwood, MO)
  • 6 days ago

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS Selectees who are not FBI financial analysts or forensic accountants are required to attend a mandatory five-week Forensic Accountant Core Training Session (FACTS) held at the...

Senior Accountant

  • Leawood, KS (19 miles from Greenwood, MO)
  • 6 days ago
  • Leawood, KS (19 miles from Greenwood, MO)
  • 6 days ago

Accountant for one of their Fortune 100 Telecom Customers. This person will be joining an operational accounting team that focuses on Record to Report and Financial Consolidations....

Staff Accountant (Financial Compliance)

  • Kansas City, MO (24 miles from Greenwood, MO)
  • 8 days ago
  • Kansas City, MO (24 miles from Greenwood, MO)
  • 8 days ago

A fire and passion for working with seniors A flexible, fun, and energetic personality Bachelors degree in accounting required Previous experience in an Accounting department required Advanced Microsoft...

Accountant I

  • Overland Park, KS (20 miles from Greenwood, MO)
  • 11 days ago
  • Overland Park, KS (20 miles from Greenwood, MO)
  • 11 days ago

Prepares journal entries, and reviews and reconciles general ledger account balances with appropriate records. Prepares Ad Hoc analysis as needed....

Accountant

  • Kansas City, MO (24 miles from Greenwood, MO)
  • 12 days ago
  • Kansas City, MO (24 miles from Greenwood, MO)
  • 12 days ago

The Opportunity: Saint Lukes Hospital is seeking an Accountant to perform general accounting activities, including the preparation, maintenance and reconciliation of ledger accounts and financial statements...

Accountant

  • Kansas City, MO (24 miles from Greenwood, MO)
  • 13 days ago
  • Kansas City, MO (24 miles from Greenwood, MO)
  • 13 days ago

Job Description Job Title: ACCOUNTANT Department: Finance Reports To: Chief Accounting Officer FLSA: Exempt Pay Rate- $50-$70K DOE SUMMARY The Accountant is responsible for maintaining accurate financial...

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Highest Education Level

Accountants in Greenwood, MO 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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