Accountant Jobs in Dayton, 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.

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Cash Application Accountant

  • South Plainfield, NJ (14 miles from Dayton, NJ)
  • 22 hours ago
  • South Plainfield, NJ (14 miles from Dayton, NJ)
  • 22 hours ago

How You'll Add Value Join the Azenta Finance team as a Cash Application Accountant for our Multiomics Business, working with a global team of professionals to support the timely, accurate and insightful...

Senior Accountant

  • Princeton, NJ (8 miles from Dayton, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Princeton, NJ (8 miles from Dayton, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Key Responsibilities: Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes including journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations....

Sr Accountant -Divisional Liaison - Wealth

  • Bedminster, NJ (21 miles from Dayton, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Bedminster, NJ (21 miles from Dayton, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

Position Responsibilities & Essential Functions: Review of the Wealth division revenue - including the quarterly billing / monthly recording and analysis of revenue; reviewing journal entries to record...

Project Accountant

  • Holmdel, NJ (17 miles from Dayton, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • Holmdel, NJ (17 miles from Dayton, NJ)
  • 3 days ago

We’re looking for a Project Accountant who’s ready to dive into dynamic projects and keep things running smoothly behind the scenes....

Accountant

  • Rahway, NJ (19 miles from Dayton, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • Rahway, NJ (19 miles from Dayton, NJ)
  • 3 days ago

Position Type: Non-Bargaining/Accountant Date Posted: 4/10/2025 Location: Central Office Date Available: Immediately Closing Date: Until Filled   Additional Information: Show/Hide QUALIFICATIONS...

Staff Accountant

  • Rahway, NJ (19 miles from Dayton, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • Rahway, NJ (19 miles from Dayton, NJ)
  • 3 days ago

Prepare standard journal entries for daily business transactions and month-end closing. Adhere to the monthly general ledger close calendar to allow for appropriate review by the Finance Director....

Staff Accountant

  • Ewing, NJ (17 miles from Dayton, NJ)
  • 6 days ago
  • Ewing, NJ (17 miles from Dayton, NJ)
  • 6 days ago

Job Description: Fully cycle accounts payable/receivable processing of employee payroll into software Process journal entries into Great Plains Assist with audit Account Reconciliations to ensure the...

Senior Accountant

  • Somerset, NJ (8 miles from Dayton, NJ)
  • 6 days ago
  • Somerset, NJ (8 miles from Dayton, NJ)
  • 6 days ago

This includes posting journal entries, communicating cross functionally internally and with third parties to update estimates and capture actuals timely, and maintaining excel schedules as support....

Accountant - Princeton NJ - Full-Time

  • Trenton, NJ (16 miles from Dayton, NJ)
  • 7 days ago
  • Trenton, NJ (16 miles from Dayton, NJ)
  • 7 days ago

The Accountant will interact with clients, their staff, Board of Directors, and Finance Committees on a regular basis....

Senior Tax Accountant

  • Metuchen, NJ (14 miles from Dayton, NJ)
  • 8 days ago
  • Metuchen, NJ (14 miles from Dayton, NJ)
  • 8 days ago

Keys: - Multi-State 1120 Filing expertise - Partnership and Individual Return understanding - Bachelors Degree - Public Accounting Experience - Ideally CPA or CPA track - Tax Software Savvy Firm offers...

Senior Accountant

  • Bridgewater, NJ (16 miles from Dayton, NJ)
  • 8 days ago
  • Bridgewater, NJ (16 miles from Dayton, NJ)
  • 8 days ago

The Senior Accountant is responsible for the day-to-day accounting operational activities including, but limited to, the preparation of accounting journal entries, accounting reconciliations, and financial...

Accountant

  • Red Bank, NJ (22 miles from Dayton, NJ)
  • 9 days ago
  • Red Bank, NJ (22 miles from Dayton, NJ)
  • 9 days ago

Assists with Month End Close and Variance Analysis Process Journal Entries and Accruals Assists in External Audit Process Experience: Bachelor's Degree - Finance or Accounting At least 3-5 years of...

Accountant

  • Princeton, NJ (8 miles from Dayton, NJ)
  • 9 days ago
  • Princeton, NJ (8 miles from Dayton, NJ)
  • 9 days ago

Position Type: Secretarial/Clerical/Accountant Date Posted: 4/14/2025 Location: Valley Road Date Available: 07/01/2025 Closing Date: 04/24/2025   Additional Information: Show/Hide All Applicants...

Staff Accountant

  • Neptune, NJ (24 miles from Dayton, NJ)
  • 9 days ago
  • Neptune, NJ (24 miles from Dayton, NJ)
  • 9 days ago

Cross trains with Senior Accountant in payroll monthly journal entries and reconciling monthly reports....

Accountant - Princeton, NJ - Part-Time

  • Princeton, NJ (8 miles from Dayton, NJ)
  • 10 days ago
  • Princeton, NJ (8 miles from Dayton, NJ)
  • 10 days ago

The Accountant will interact with clients, their staff, Board of Directors, and Finance Committees on a regular basis....

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Salary for Accountant Jobs in Dayton, NJ

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Highest Education Level

Accountants in Dayton, NJ 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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