Accountant Jobs in Trenton, NJ

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.

1-15 of 84 Jobs
Wesley Enhanced Living

Senior Accountant

Prepare, verify, and enter all journal entries; one-time, standard, recurring, reversals. Assist with maintenance of fixed asset and WIP schedules and related journal entries....

Staff Accountant

  • Trevose, PA (12 miles from Trenton, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Trevose, PA (12 miles from Trenton, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

degree in Accounting or Finance (required) Prior experience as a Staff Accountant or in a relevant accounting internship is required Broad accounting experience across areas like AP, AR, journal entries...

Site Level Accountant L3

  • Trenton, NJ
  • 2 days ago
  • Trenton, NJ
  • 2 days ago

transactions and business combinations....

Fixed Asset Accountant L3

  • Trenton, NJ
  • 2 days ago
  • Trenton, NJ
  • 2 days ago

**What you'll be doing** **ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES** + Strong leadership in the month-end close process, including complex multi-entity transactions, journal entries, account reconciliations...

Treasury Accountant L2

  • Trenton, NJ
  • 2 days ago
  • Trenton, NJ
  • 2 days ago

**Your day at NTT DATA** The Treasury Accountant L2 will be responsible for the day-to-day cash and debt processing and accounting for all entities under NTT Global Data Centers Americas....

Staff Accountant

  • Bensalem, PA (13 miles from Trenton, NJ)
  • 4 days ago
  • Bensalem, PA (13 miles from Trenton, NJ)
  • 4 days ago

Staff Accountant must have Bachelors degree in Accounting, will support accounting department and must have full accounting experience or internship to be successful in role....

CPA Licensing Compliance Assistant Director

  • Trenton, NJ
  • 4 days ago
  • Trenton, NJ
  • 4 days ago

At EY, youll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. And were counting on your...

Accountant

  • Maple Shade, NJ (22 miles from Trenton, NJ)
  • 4 days ago
  • Maple Shade, NJ (22 miles from Trenton, NJ)
  • 4 days ago

entries....

Senior Revenue Accountant

  • Trenton, NJ
  • 4 days ago
  • Trenton, NJ
  • 4 days ago

Job Summary: The Senior Revenue Accountant provides research, guidance and validation (review of work) on invoicing and revenue recognition for standard and complex customer contracts/agreements....

Senior Technical Accountant

  • Somerset, NJ (22 miles from Trenton, NJ)
  • 5 days ago
  • Somerset, NJ (22 miles from Trenton, NJ)
  • 5 days ago

Senior Technical Accountant About CompoSecure Founded in 2000, CompoSecure (Nasdaq: CMPO) is a technology partner to market leaders, fintechs and consumers enabling trust for millions of people around...

Senior Investor Reporting Accountant

  • Horsham, PA (21 miles from Trenton, NJ)
  • 5 days ago
  • Horsham, PA (21 miles from Trenton, NJ)
  • 5 days ago

Overview The Senior Investor Reporting Accountant will be responsible for analyzing and validating all Investor related cash flows from the sub servicers to each of the Agency Investors along with Lakeview...

Accountant Manager

  • Trenton, NJ
  • 5 days ago
  • Trenton, NJ
  • 5 days ago

Our team is currently seeking an Accountant Manager to join the team, Remote, US....

Staff Accountant

  • Croydon, PA (11 miles from Trenton, NJ)
  • 6 days ago
  • Croydon, PA (11 miles from Trenton, NJ)
  • 6 days ago

degree in Accounting or Finance (required) 13 years of accounting experience or internship with exposure to multiple functions (not just AP or AR) Experience with: Journal entries Month-end close Payroll...

Medicare/Medicaid Staff Accountant

  • Trenton, NJ
  • 6 days ago
  • Trenton, NJ
  • 6 days ago

Qualifications Bachelors Degree in Accounting or related field; Masters degree in accounting or related field preferred Experience with GAAP principles Experience with project accounting....

Property Tax Accountant

  • Maple Shade, NJ (22 miles from Trenton, NJ)
  • 7 days ago
  • Maple Shade, NJ (22 miles from Trenton, NJ)
  • 7 days ago

Reconciles general ledger sub account and completes journal entries. Perform all other duties and special projects as assigned....

Demographic Data for Trenton, NJ

Moving to Trenton, NJ? Find some basic demographic data about Trenton, NJ below.


Local
National
222,481
4,312
Large

Accountant Online Courses and Training Opportunities

iHireAccounting curates thousands of courses in order to recommend the best ones to help further your career. If you register for a course using the links on our site, we may receive a small commission.
Ethics for Accountants
Learn all tools & rules of business ethics, get a certificate at the end of the course, boost your CV & keep your boss happy with impressive work. Free accounting course included.This is a...
Accountant & Senior Accountant Interviews - Dubai Job Prep
Course DescriptionAre you preparing for an accounting or senior accounting interview in Dubai or elsewhere in the UAE? This course is designed to help you approach your next interview with...
Excel PivotTables For Accountants
Many business professionals consider PivotTables the most powerful feature in Excel, yet most accounting and financial professionals do not use them in their day-to-day activities. If you are...

Title Synonyms

Users interested in this job title also searched for the following job titles


Salary for Accountant Jobs in Trenton, NJ

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireAccounting research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Accountant positions.



Highest Education Level

Accountants in Trenton, NJ 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%


Other Career Titles

Here are some other career titles that require similar skills



Accountant Related Career Advice Articles

Young accountant enjoying the accounting career she has chosen.
5 Trending Accounting Careers and Specialties

Check out these five accounting career paths and decide whether you'd like to work as a tax accountant, auditor, budget analyst, forensic accountant, or cost accountant.

Read article »
accountant walking through her office and thinking about her career
5 Potential Accountant Career Paths

When mapping out your accountant career path and assessing your accounting skills, there are many types of accounting jobs to consider. Learn more.

Read article »
Accountant posing at desk surrounded by work materials
4 Elements Every Accounting Resume Needs

For professionals in the accounting field, there are a number of tactics to employ that will ensure your document highlights your achievements for maximum impact and presents your credentials effectively.

Read article »