Accountant Jobs in Linden, 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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Accounting Professional

  • College Point, NY (23 miles from Linden, NJ)
  • 11 hours ago
  • College Point, NY (23 miles from Linden, NJ)
  • 11 hours ago

QuickBooks Certified Professional Needed Our growing accounting department is seeking an experienced QuickBooks Certified Professional to help update and streamline our processes. Responsibilities...

Senior Accountant, Financial Reporting

  • New York, NY (15 miles from Linden, NJ)
  • 11 hours ago
  • New York, NY (15 miles from Linden, NJ)
  • 11 hours ago

Do you thrive when faced with complex problems? Are you the type of person who can roll up their sleeves and work with individuals from other business units to develop something where there was...

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Staff Accountant (CN)

  • New York, NY (15 miles from Linden, NJ)
  • 16 hours ago
  • New York, NY (15 miles from Linden, NJ)
  • 16 hours ago

Record daily journal entries and support expense tracking. Assist with invoice entry and payment processing for various vendors....

Staff Accountant (Property Management)

  • New York, NY (15 miles from Linden, NJ)
  • 17 hours ago
  • New York, NY (15 miles from Linden, NJ)
  • 17 hours ago

.- Record all reclassification journal entries on cash receipts and bank transfer.- Generate monthly Accounts Payable Aging reports for Borinquen, Fania, Mill Brook, W 108th street, West 80's and Tres...

Project Accountant

  • Bronx, NY (21 miles from Linden, NJ)
  • 20 hours ago
  • Bronx, NY (21 miles from Linden, NJ)
  • 20 hours ago

Job Description Position: Project Accountant Reports to: Sr....

Revenue Analyst

  • Long Island City, NY (18 miles from Linden, NJ)
  • 20 hours ago
  • Long Island City, NY (18 miles from Linden, NJ)
  • 20 hours ago

entries, and grants closeouts Make recommendations to the program representatives for changes and corrections of errors Prepare fiscal summary reports and analyses, making recommendations to supervisory...

Senior Tax Accountant

  • New York, NY (15 miles from Linden, NJ)
  • 20 hours ago
  • New York, NY (15 miles from Linden, NJ)
  • 20 hours ago

Preferred Experience/Skills for the Senior Tax Accountant: 3+ years of public accounting or industry experience is preferred....

Senior Accountant

  • New York, NY (15 miles from Linden, NJ)
  • 21 hours ago
  • New York, NY (15 miles from Linden, NJ)
  • 21 hours ago

As Vidmob's Senior Accountant, you will play a pivotal role in our finance organization, bridging operational accounting with strategic financial leadership....

Accountant

  • Elizabeth, NJ (4 miles from Linden, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Elizabeth, NJ (4 miles from Linden, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Key Responsibilities: Assist with month-end and year-end close processes, including preparation of journal entries, reconciliations, and accruals Maintain general ledger accounts and ensure accuracy...

Cost Accountant

  • Jamaica, NY (23 miles from Linden, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Jamaica, NY (23 miles from Linden, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Position Summary The Cost Accountant is responsible for analyzing and monitoring the costs associated with the production of goods or delivery of services to ensure accurate financial reporting and...

Senior Accountant, Consolidations (R50027803)

  • New York, NY (15 miles from Linden, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY (15 miles from Linden, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

JOB DESCRIPTION As a member of the Corporate Finance department, the Consolidations Senior Accountant will play a key role in the consolidation of our divisions' financial information to be presented...

Practice Accountant

  • New York, NY (15 miles from Linden, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY (15 miles from Linden, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

entries; Calculate and process incentives for office and Field level incentives across the responsible territory; Receive requests regularly to change items in the P&L or incentive calculations....

Senior Revenue Accountant

  • New York, NY (15 miles from Linden, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY (15 miles from Linden, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

You Will Record monthly transactions for multiple revenue streams (e.g. direct sales, programmatic, affiliate) Prepare journal entries relating to adjustments and true-ups based on revenue analysis...

Senior Accountant, Ventures

  • New York, NY (15 miles from Linden, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY (15 miles from Linden, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

**Position Description** As a Senior Fund Accountant, you will play a central role in leading our 400+ portfolio companies and maintaining accurate accounting records....

Staff Accountant

  • New York, NY (15 miles from Linden, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY (15 miles from Linden, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

For more information visit www.marex.com Purpose of Role: The Staff Accountant will be responsible for providing preparing journal entries, financial reports and information by researching and analysing...

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Salary for Accountant Jobs in Linden, NJ

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Highest Education Level

Accountants in Linden, 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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