Accountant Jobs in Kingston, 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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Tax Accountant

  • Yardley, PA (16 miles from Kingston, NJ)
  • 20 hours ago
  • Yardley, PA (16 miles from Kingston, NJ)
  • 20 hours ago

Reporting to the US Tax Manager, the Tax Accountant will be responsible for the preparation of federal and state tax returns, tax account provisioning and tax research projects, including working closely...

Project Construction Accountant

  • Bound Brook, NJ (13 miles from Kingston, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Bound Brook, NJ (13 miles from Kingston, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

degree in Accounting Strong Excel and accounting software skills (Foundation, Sage, Textura, Procore a plus) Detail-oriented, organized, and capable of managing multiple priorities Determining compensation...

Accountant

  • Ewing, NJ (12 miles from Kingston, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Ewing, NJ (12 miles from Kingston, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Job Description: YTD General Ledger account analysis Prepare and post various journal entries Research and correct account discrepancies Reconcile and balance general ledger accounts Analyze and reconcile...

Senior Accountant

  • Bridgewater, NJ (14 miles from Kingston, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Bridgewater, NJ (14 miles from Kingston, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Vaco is seeking a Senior Accountant to support our Construction client near Bridgewater, NJ. The Sr Accountant will primarily handle GL, AIA invoicing, Work in Progress, and Project Costing....

Accountant

  • Furlong, PA (23 miles from Kingston, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Furlong, PA (23 miles from Kingston, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

Liaise with Tax Accountants to track tax payments and returns. Requirements: BS degree in Accounting or Finance. CPA certification preferred....

Senior Revenue Accountant - Contract Role

  • Trenton, NJ (13 miles from Kingston, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Trenton, NJ (13 miles from Kingston, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

Reporting to the Director of Revenue Accounting, the Contact Senior Revenue Accountant (6 months assignment) will play a key role in day-to-day operations through auditing of project set-up, ensuring...

Senior Tax Accountant

  • North Brunswick, NJ (8 miles from Kingston, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • North Brunswick, NJ (8 miles from Kingston, NJ)
  • 3 days ago

Job Description: A well-established Accounting & Tax Firm based in North Brunswick, NJ is looking for an experienced, full-time Tax Accountant at our office....

Senior Grants Accountant

  • Trenton, NJ (13 miles from Kingston, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • Trenton, NJ (13 miles from Kingston, NJ)
  • 3 days ago

CLIENT OVERVIEW: Our client is a well-established and growing non-profit healthcare organization that is looking to add a Senior Grants Accountant....

Project Accountant

  • Woodbridge, NJ (20 miles from Kingston, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • Woodbridge, NJ (20 miles from Kingston, NJ)
  • 3 days ago

General Ledger Account Reconciliations Cash Accounting Journal Entries Knowledge of Workday CULTURE IS IMPORTANT, WHAT ARE 2 SOFT SKILLS OR PERSONALITY TRAITS THAT ARE NECESSARY TO FIT YOUR CULTURE?...

Senior Accountant

  • Bedminster, NJ (18 miles from Kingston, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • Bedminster, NJ (18 miles from Kingston, NJ)
  • 3 days ago

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Project Accountant

  • North Brunswick, NJ (8 miles from Kingston, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • North Brunswick, NJ (8 miles from Kingston, NJ)
  • 3 days ago

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Tax Accountant - Indirect Tax (Sales and Use)

  • Basking Ridge, NJ (20 miles from Kingston, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • Basking Ridge, NJ (20 miles from Kingston, NJ)
  • 3 days ago

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Senior Cost Accountant

  • Ewing, NJ (12 miles from Kingston, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • Ewing, NJ (12 miles from Kingston, NJ)
  • 3 days ago

Job Description: Fully cycle accounts payable/receivable processing of employee payroll into software Process journal entries into Great Plains conduct financial analysis including variance analysis...

Staff Accountant

  • Monroe Township, NJ (11 miles from Kingston, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • Monroe Township, NJ (11 miles from Kingston, NJ)
  • 3 days ago

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Staff Accountant

  • Woodbridge, NJ (20 miles from Kingston, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • Woodbridge, NJ (20 miles from Kingston, NJ)
  • 3 days ago

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Salary for Accountant Jobs in Kingston, NJ

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Highest Education Level

Accountants in Kingston, NJ offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
54.5%
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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