Accountant Jobs in Livingston, 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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Task Force Senior Accountant

  • New York, NY (17 miles from Livingston, NJ)
  • 5 hours ago
  • New York, NY (17 miles from Livingston, NJ)
  • 5 hours ago

Qualifications Prior experience with general ledger maintenance and reconciliation required Prior supervisory experience preferred Bachelors Degree in Accounting required Experience in international...

Senior Associate - Tax Accountant

  • New York, NY (17 miles from Livingston, NJ)
  • 19 hours ago
  • New York, NY (17 miles from Livingston, NJ)
  • 19 hours ago

at New York Life Insurance Company in New York, New York, United States Job Description Location Designation:Hybrid - 3 days per week This position is hybrid - Tuesday - Thursday in the New York...

Accountant, Fiscal Department (Grants and Contracts Management)

  • New York, NY (17 miles from Livingston, NJ)
  • 19 hours ago
  • New York, NY (17 miles from Livingston, NJ)
  • 19 hours ago

funder required vouchers. + Prepare journal entries as needed. + Research and analyze chronic fiscal issues and propose solutions as needed. + Read and review contracts of assigned programs for essential...

Fund Accountant

  • New York, NY (17 miles from Livingston, NJ)
  • 20 hours ago
  • New York, NY (17 miles from Livingston, NJ)
  • 20 hours ago

About this position: Fund Accountants submit assigned day to day back-office tasks for review to fund products supervisors. Work is conducted in a highly structured team and control environment....

Staff Accountant - Accounts Payable

  • New York, NY (17 miles from Livingston, NJ)
  • 20 hours ago
  • New York, NY (17 miles from Livingston, NJ)
  • 20 hours ago

Position: Staff Accountant - Accounts Payable (Hybrid Remote) The Staff Accountant - Accounts Payable is Responsible for the supervision of the Accounts Payable Department, ensuring that the Accounts...

Investment Accountant

  • Woodbridge, NJ (16 miles from Livingston, NJ)
  • 20 hours ago
  • Woodbridge, NJ (16 miles from Livingston, NJ)
  • 20 hours ago

How would you like to join one of the most highly regarded financial institutions in New Jersey with deep roots in the community? Provident is a successful and highly regarded multi-billion-dollar...

Staff Accountant - Accounting and Reporting

  • New York, NY (17 miles from Livingston, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY (17 miles from Livingston, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Reporting to the Senior Manager of Accounting and Reporting, this individual will support the monthly and quarterly close process, prepare journal entries, reconciliations, fluctuation analyses and...

Senior Accountant

  • New York, NY (17 miles from Livingston, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • New York, NY (17 miles from Livingston, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

Responsibilities: Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and reporting packs to support month-end close process Perform weekly cash reconciliations within the ERP to provide real-time visibility...

Senior Accountant

  • New York, NY (17 miles from Livingston, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • New York, NY (17 miles from Livingston, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

Key Responsibilities Prepare monthly journal entries and related balance sheet reconciliations and flux analysis....

Investment Accountant

  • Iselin, NJ (15 miles from Livingston, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Iselin, NJ (15 miles from Livingston, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

How would you like to join one of the most highly regarded financial institutions in New Jersey with deep roots in the community? Provident is a successful and highly regarded multi-billion-dollar...

Lead Grant Revenue Accountant

  • New York, NY (17 miles from Livingston, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • New York, NY (17 miles from Livingston, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

The Lead Grant Revenue Accountant reports to the Accounting Manager and supports the accounting team comprised of four accountants by ensuring adherence to internal control policies and procedures and...

Lead Senior Accountant

  • New York, NY (17 miles from Livingston, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • New York, NY (17 miles from Livingston, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

The Lead Senior Accountant supports the accounting team comprised of four staff accountants by ensuring adherence to internal control policies and procedures as well as accounting best practices....

Sr Accountant

  • Jersey City, NJ (13 miles from Livingston, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Jersey City, NJ (13 miles from Livingston, NJ)
  • 2 days 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...

Finance Accountant, Level 1 (Provisional)

  • New York, NY (17 miles from Livingston, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • New York, NY (17 miles from Livingston, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

ASSIGNMENT LEVEL 1-A: - This assignment level is only for College Accountants who have five years of full-time service as a College Accountant and have not progressed to Levels 2, 3, or 4....

Project Accountant- Construction

  • New York, NY (17 miles from Livingston, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • New York, NY (17 miles from Livingston, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

Project Accountant- Construction 3.9 3.9 out of 5 stars New York, NY Job Posting: Project Accountant Location: Upper West Side Hours: Monday-Friday, 9 AM-5 PM, onsite Pay: $75,000-$95,000 A leading...

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Salary for Accountant Jobs in Livingston, NJ

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Highest Education Level

Accountants in Livingston, 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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