Accountant Jobs in Mount Arlington, 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

  • Little Falls, NJ (22 miles from Mount Arlington, NJ)
  • 11 hours ago
  • Little Falls, NJ (22 miles from Mount Arlington, NJ)
  • 11 hours ago

Required Experience/Skills for the Staff Accountant: The Staff Accountant should have at least 3 years of accounting experience. Proficiency in NetSuite or SAP. Strong understanding of GAAP....

Senior Property Accountant

  • Millburn, NJ (21 miles from Mount Arlington, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Millburn, NJ (21 miles from Mount Arlington, NJ)
  • 1 day 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....

Cost Accountant - Standard Costing Specialist

  • Fairfield, NJ (18 miles from Mount Arlington, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Fairfield, NJ (18 miles from Mount Arlington, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Overview Morgan Advanced Materials is a business rich in history and innovation. Founded in the UK in 1856, we have grown into a global organisation with 70 sites in 18 countries. Our model to...

Senior Accountant - Private Markets Implementations

  • Union, NJ (24 miles from Mount Arlington, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Union, NJ (24 miles from Mount Arlington, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

As a leading financial services and healthcare technology company based on revenue, SS&C is headquartered in Windsor, Connecticut, and has 27,000+ employees in 35 countries. Some 20,000 financial...

Senior Property Accountant

  • Florham Park, NJ (15 miles from Mount Arlington, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Florham Park, NJ (15 miles from Mount Arlington, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

degree in Accounting + 35 years of property accounting experience, with at least 3 years in real estate + Experience with mixed-use properties is required; commercial experience a plus + Strong knowledge...

Staff Accountant

  • Parsippany, NJ (12 miles from Mount Arlington, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • Parsippany, NJ (12 miles from Mount Arlington, NJ)
  • 3 days ago

CPA and/or MBA a plus; Internship experience in accounting; Understanding of accounting procedures and general knowledge of monthly accounting close procedures, account and bank reconciliations; Excellent...

Outsourced Accountant

  • Fairfield, NJ (18 miles from Mount Arlington, NJ)
  • 4 days ago
  • Fairfield, NJ (18 miles from Mount Arlington, NJ)
  • 4 days ago

Our client, a publicly traded company, is seeking an experienced SEC Reporting Accountant to support external financial reporting requirements and ensure compliance with all SEC and U.S....

Senior Property Accountant

  • Bloomfield, NJ (24 miles from Mount Arlington, NJ)
  • 4 days ago
  • Bloomfield, NJ (24 miles from Mount Arlington, NJ)
  • 4 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....

Staff Accountant

  • Fairfield, NJ (18 miles from Mount Arlington, NJ)
  • 4 days ago
  • Fairfield, NJ (18 miles from Mount Arlington, NJ)
  • 4 days ago

Qualifications Bachelors degree in accounting, finance or business management with two plus years of related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience....

Senior Property Accountant

  • Hope, NJ (17 miles from Mount Arlington, NJ)
  • 4 days ago
  • Hope, NJ (17 miles from Mount Arlington, NJ)
  • 4 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

  • Hardyston, NJ (15 miles from Mount Arlington, NJ)
  • 5 days ago
  • Hardyston, NJ (15 miles from Mount Arlington, NJ)
  • 5 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

  • Newton, NJ (13 miles from Mount Arlington, NJ)
  • 5 days ago
  • Newton, NJ (13 miles from Mount Arlington, NJ)
  • 5 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

  • Morris Plains, NJ (9 miles from Mount Arlington, NJ)
  • 6 days ago
  • Morris Plains, NJ (9 miles from Mount Arlington, 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 Tax Accountant

  • Whippany, NJ (13 miles from Mount Arlington, NJ)
  • 6 days ago
  • Whippany, NJ (13 miles from Mount Arlington, NJ)
  • 6 days ago

**Required Qualifications:** + Bachelors degree in Accounting + 3+ years of Tax experience at a large multinational company + Working knowledge of corporate and international taxation, including aspects...

Senior Property Accountant

  • Mountain Lakes, NJ (10 miles from Mount Arlington, NJ)
  • 6 days ago
  • Mountain Lakes, NJ (10 miles from Mount Arlington, 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....

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Salary for Accountant Jobs in Mount Arlington, NJ

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Highest Education Level

Accountants in Mount Arlington, 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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