Accountant Jobs in Dover, 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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Staff Accountant

  • Parsippany, NJ (9 miles from Dover, NJ)
  • 8 hours ago
  • Parsippany, NJ (9 miles from Dover, NJ)
  • 8 hours ago

Assist with the monthly close process by preparing journal entries, supporting accruals, and fixed asset reconciliation....

Accountant

  • Parsippany, NJ (9 miles from Dover, NJ)
  • 21 hours ago
  • Parsippany, NJ (9 miles from Dover, NJ)
  • 21 hours ago

Requirements: Bachelors degree in Accounting 4 years related experience We will consider for employment all qualified applicants in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and...

Senior Consultant, Property Accountant, Investment Administration & Reporting Real Estate Solutions Multiple Locations

  • Roseland, NJ (14 miles from Dover, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Roseland, NJ (14 miles from Dover, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Accounting & Reporting: Review/Prepare timely and accurate monthly property accounting financial reporting (including accruals, journal entries, monthly financial statements, working papers, variance...

Senior Staff Accountant

  • Franklin, NJ (12 miles from Dover, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Franklin, NJ (12 miles from Dover, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Senior Staff Accountant compensation: $35/hr - $37/hr employment type: job title: Senior Staff Accountant ABOUT ATRIUM: What you do matters....

Operational Accountant

  • Bridgewater, NJ (23 miles from Dover, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Bridgewater, NJ (23 miles from Dover, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

entries, prepare month-end close adjusting entries, ensure compliance with established operational processes and GAAP Perform monitoring over operational processes for compliance with accounting concepts...

Accountant, Treasury Accounting

  • Paramus, NJ (24 miles from Dover, NJ)
  • 6 days ago
  • Paramus, NJ (24 miles from Dover, NJ)
  • 6 days ago

Prepare and post journal entries for monthly financial closing, including payroll accruals....

Senior Accountant

  • Fairfield, NJ (13 miles from Dover, NJ)
  • 6 days ago
  • Fairfield, NJ (13 miles from Dover, NJ)
  • 6 days ago

Kick-start your career as a Senior Accountant. Feel right at home with this family-owned, small business. Keep reading to learn how to apply using our quick and easy application process....

Senior Property Accountant

  • Plainfield, NJ (22 miles from Dover, NJ)
  • 6 days ago
  • Plainfield, NJ (22 miles from Dover, NJ)
  • 6 days ago

Our client is a reputable real estate investment and development firm with over 30 years of industry success, is seeking a Senior Property Accountant to join their growing team....

Senior Property Accountant

  • South Orange, NJ (19 miles from Dover, NJ)
  • 6 days ago
  • South Orange, NJ (19 miles from Dover, NJ)
  • 6 days ago

Our client is a reputable real estate investment and development firm with over 30 years of industry success, is seeking a Senior Property Accountant to join their growing team....

Senior Property Accountant

  • Towaco, NJ (10 miles from Dover, NJ)
  • 6 days ago
  • Towaco, NJ (10 miles from Dover, NJ)
  • 6 days ago

Our client is a reputable real estate investment and development firm with over 30 years of industry success, is seeking a Senior Property Accountant to join their growing team....

Senior Property Accountant

  • Cranford, NJ (22 miles from Dover, NJ)
  • 7 days ago
  • Cranford, NJ (22 miles from Dover, NJ)
  • 7 days ago

Our client is a reputable real estate investment and development firm with over 30 years of industry success, is seeking a Senior Property Accountant to join their growing team....

Senior Grant Accountant

  • Cranford, NJ (22 miles from Dover, NJ)
  • 7 days ago
  • Cranford, NJ (22 miles from Dover, NJ)
  • 7 days ago

The Senior Grant Accountant maintains an up-to-date schedule which includes financial reporting due dates, funding source and other pertinent grant information....

Senior Grant Accountant

  • Newark, NJ (23 miles from Dover, NJ)
  • 7 days ago
  • Newark, NJ (23 miles from Dover, NJ)
  • 7 days ago

Title: Senior Grant Accountant Department: Office of Research & Development Reports To: Exec Director for Research Management and Finance Position Type: Staff Position Summary: A Senior Grant Accountant...

Revenue Analyst

  • Berkeley Heights, NJ (18 miles from Dover, NJ)
  • 8 days ago
  • Berkeley Heights, NJ (18 miles from Dover, NJ)
  • 8 days ago

Responsibilities Perform monthly revenue close processes, including journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, and analysis....

Senior Accountant

  • Fairfield, NJ (13 miles from Dover, NJ)
  • 8 days ago
  • Fairfield, NJ (13 miles from Dover, NJ)
  • 8 days ago

Position Overview The Senior Accountant will assist with performing monthly P&L and balance sheet generation, process monthly accruals, allocations, revenue reconciliations, and perform other projects...

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Salary for Accountant Jobs in Dover, NJ

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Highest Education Level

Accountants in Dover, 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%


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