Accountant Jobs in Elmer, 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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Accountant I

  • New Castle, DE (21 miles from Elmer, NJ)
  • 9 hours ago
  • New Castle, DE (21 miles from Elmer, NJ)
  • 9 hours ago

Accountant I at New Castle County Government in New Castle, Delaware, United States Job Description GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: Performs professional accounting and payroll tasks; does related work...

Job Cost Accountant (JCA)

  • West Deptford, NJ (20 miles from Elmer, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • West Deptford, NJ (20 miles from Elmer, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Job Cost Accountant (JCA) Reports To: General Manager What does a JCA with Paul Davis do?...

Senior Lead Technical & Policy Accountant

  • Elsmere, DE (24 miles from Elmer, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Elsmere, DE (24 miles from Elmer, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Why Join Us | DuPont Careers We are seeking a Senior Lead Technical and Policy Accountant to join our Accounting Policy and Internal Controls team which analyzes and resolves complex non-routine accounting...

Accountant I (Selective Certification- Public Works Payroll) Pay Grade 22 - AFSCME Local 1607

  • New Castle, DE (21 miles from Elmer, NJ)
  • 4 days ago
  • New Castle, DE (21 miles from Elmer, NJ)
  • 4 days ago

In accordance with the Merit System Rules and Regulations, an eligible list, which will be valid for a one-year period, and which will be used to fill vacancies during that period, is being...

Senior Consolidation Accountant - Corporate Accounting

  • Wilmington, DE (20 miles from Elmer, NJ)
  • 4 days ago
  • Wilmington, DE (20 miles from Elmer, NJ)
  • 4 days ago

Operate monthly accounting close process and prepare accounting entries for corporate entities....

Senior Accountant: Government Contracts & Project Cost Accounting

  • Wilmington, DE (20 miles from Elmer, NJ)
  • 5 days ago
  • Wilmington, DE (20 miles from Elmer, NJ)
  • 5 days ago

Anticipated End Date: 2025-07-18 Position Title: Senior Accountant: Government Contracts & Project Cost Accounting Job Description: Senior Accountant: Government Contracts & Project Cost Accounting...

FORENSIC ACCOUNTANT HEADQUARTERS, GS 11/12/13, All Headquarters

  • Wilmington, DE (20 miles from Elmer, NJ)
  • 10 days ago
  • Wilmington, DE (20 miles from Elmer, NJ)
  • 10 days ago

Mentor and instruct inexperienced Forensic Accountants and Financial Analysts....

Staff Accountant

  • Berlin, NJ (20 miles from Elmer, NJ)
  • 11 days ago
  • Berlin, NJ (20 miles from Elmer, NJ)
  • 11 days ago

Concrete construction company has an immediate need for a Staff Accountant. Accountant with AIA billing, bilingual in Spanish and a notary is highly preferred....

M&A Tax Accountant CPA - Mergers and Acquisitions

  • Wilmington, DE (20 miles from Elmer, NJ)
  • 12 days ago
  • Wilmington, DE (20 miles from Elmer, NJ)
  • 12 days ago

Job Description: Vice President Mergers and Acquisitions Representation and Warranty Insurance Underwriting MBA Attorney CPA Accountant Underwriter Underwriting Manager _....

Tax Accountant

  • Deptford, NJ (18 miles from Elmer, NJ)
  • 12 days ago
  • Deptford, NJ (18 miles from Elmer, NJ)
  • 12 days ago

Adobe Acrobat and Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook, business and tax software, including GoFileRoom, Ultra Tax, Fixed Assets, and other related products....

Senior Accountant, Order to Cash

  • Wilmington, DE (20 miles from Elmer, NJ)
  • 17 days ago
  • Wilmington, DE (20 miles from Elmer, NJ)
  • 17 days ago

Cornerstone OnDemand is seeking a Senior Accountant to join our Order to Cash team. This role will report to the Order to Cash Accounting & Finance Manager....

Technical Accountant

  • Wilmington, DE (20 miles from Elmer, NJ)
  • 22 days ago
  • Wilmington, DE (20 miles from Elmer, NJ)
  • 22 days ago

Interact with controllership and independent public accountants on accounting policy matters....

French Bilingual Accountant - TurboTax Live

  • Saint Georges, DE (23 miles from Elmer, NJ)
  • 23 days ago
  • Saint Georges, DE (23 miles from Elmer, NJ)
  • 23 days ago

Overview Intuit est la plateforme technologique financiere mondiale qui favorise la prosperite des personnes et des communautes que nous servons. Avec environ 100 millions de clients dans le monde...

Staff Accountant I- Finance, Full-Time, Bridgeton

  • Bridgeton, NJ (8 miles from Elmer, NJ)
  • 26 days ago
  • Bridgeton, NJ (8 miles from Elmer, NJ)
  • 26 days ago

MAJOR FUNCTION: Works collaboratively with a team of finance assistants, accountants, senior accountants, and finance department leadership to compile monthly financial statements and other reporting...

Senior Cost Accountant

  • Wilmington, DE (20 miles from Elmer, NJ)
  • 27 days ago
  • Wilmington, DE (20 miles from Elmer, NJ)
  • 27 days ago

Cost Accountant prepares monthly and quarterly KPIs for plant management and Manufacturing Directors and assists in the development of new KPIs. + The Sr....

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Salary for Accountant Jobs in Elmer, NJ

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Highest Education Level

Accountants in Elmer, 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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