Accountant Jobs in Bronx, NY

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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Staff Accountant

  • Jamaica, NY (10 miles from Bronx, NY)
  • 3 hours ago
  • Jamaica, NY (10 miles from Bronx, NY)
  • 3 hours ago

Essential Functions: Reconcile and analyze daily credit card transactions by the university, including reviewing and preparing monthly credit card records, recording related journal entries, and following...

Finance Accountant Assistant Level 1 (Provisional) - Multiple Positions - REOPENED

  • New York, NY (6 miles from Bronx, NY)
  • 3 hours ago
  • New York, NY (6 miles from Bronx, NY)
  • 3 hours ago

CONTRACT TITLE Finance Accountant Assistant FLSA Non-exempt CAMPUS SPECIFIC INFORMATION "At Baruch College we believe that student success is everyone?s responsibility" Duties: ?...

Alternative Investments Accountant

  • Hackensack, NJ (8 miles from Bronx, NY)
  • 4 hours ago
  • Hackensack, NJ (8 miles from Bronx, NY)
  • 4 hours ago

Acting as primary fund accountant on multiple relationships, ensures all fund accounting functions are in completed in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)....

Staff Accountant

  • North New Hyde Park, NY (13 miles from Bronx, NY)
  • 11 hours ago
  • North New Hyde Park, NY (13 miles from Bronx, NY)
  • 11 hours ago

Our client, a very stable services firm, is seeking a staff accountant to join the company. The company offers excellent benefits, a stable work environment and an opportunity for growth....

Software Technical Accounting Lead Accountant

  • Armonk, NY (23 miles from Bronx, NY)
  • 13 hours ago
  • Armonk, NY (23 miles from Bronx, NY)
  • 13 hours ago

Introduction lead in this new era of technology and solve some of the world's most challenging problems? If so, lets talk. At IBM, work is more than a job - it's a calling: To build. To design. To...

Financial & Reporting Accountant

  • New York, NY (6 miles from Bronx, NY)
  • 13 hours ago
  • New York, NY (6 miles from Bronx, NY)
  • 13 hours ago

Location Designation: Hybrid - 3 days per week Our New York Life culture has laid the foundation for over 180 years of commitment to our employees, agents, policy owners, and the communities where...

High School Pupil Accountant

  • New York, NY (6 miles from Bronx, NY)
  • 18 hours ago
  • New York, NY (6 miles from Bronx, NY)
  • 18 hours ago

Family Life Academy Charter School (commonly called FLACS) is a nonprofit network of high-performing charter schools in the South Bronx. Family Life Academy Charter Schools, together with the...

Senior Tax Accountant - International

  • White Plains, NY (16 miles from Bronx, NY)
  • 18 hours ago
  • White Plains, NY (16 miles from Bronx, NY)
  • 18 hours ago

The Opportunity We are seeking a Senior Tax Accountant - International to join our Firm....

Senior Staff Accountant - FIN057 - Mon-Fri 9AM-5PM

  • Lake Success, NY (11 miles from Bronx, NY)
  • 19 hours ago
  • Lake Success, NY (11 miles from Bronx, NY)
  • 19 hours ago

schedules and recording journal entries related to the monthly/yearly close. + Prepare other schedules and analyses as needed. + Maintain required reports, records and files. + Special projects as...

Contract Accountant - FIN035 - Mon-Fri 9AM-5PM

  • Lake Success, NY (11 miles from Bronx, NY)
  • 19 hours ago
  • Lake Success, NY (11 miles from Bronx, NY)
  • 19 hours ago

entries....

Project Accountant I

  • New York, NY (6 miles from Bronx, NY)
  • 22 hours ago
  • New York, NY (6 miles from Bronx, NY)
  • 22 hours ago

The Project Accountant will be knowledgeable about all aspects of construction accounting and will be responsible for the following: Reports directly to Accounting Supervisor Responsible for the review...

Senior Accountant

  • New York City, NY (8 miles from Bronx, NY)
  • 23 hours ago
  • New York City, NY (8 miles from Bronx, NY)
  • 23 hours ago

You will be a key member of the accounting close process, prepare journal entries, account reconciliations and financial statements....

Senior Revenue Analyst

  • New York, NY (6 miles from Bronx, NY)
  • 23 hours ago
  • New York, NY (6 miles from Bronx, NY)
  • 23 hours ago

Prepare journal entries relating to adjustments and true-ups based on revenue analysis and variances....

Full-Time Accountant Needed Join Our Team!

  • Jersey City, NJ (10 miles from Bronx, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Jersey City, NJ (10 miles from Bronx, NY)
  • 1 day ago

We are a growing company seeking a reliable and detail-oriented Accountant to join our team....

Accountant

  • Westbury, NY (17 miles from Bronx, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Westbury, NY (17 miles from Bronx, NY)
  • 1 day ago

Prepares monthly fiscal reports and all supporting schedules to reflect financial status of assigned business entities in a timely manner Prepares and records asset, liability, revenue, and expense journal...

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Salary for Accountant Jobs in Bronx, NY

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Highest Education Level

Accountants in Bronx, NY offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
54.6%
Master's Degree
28.2%
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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