Accountant Jobs in Sayreville, 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

  • Jersey City, NJ (23 miles from Sayreville, NJ)
  • 12 hours ago
  • Jersey City, NJ (23 miles from Sayreville, NJ)
  • 12 hours ago

Preferred Experience/Skills for the Staff Accountant: Experience in the consumer-packaged goods industry....

Accountant

  • South Plainfield, NJ (8 miles from Sayreville, NJ)
  • 23 hours ago
  • South Plainfield, NJ (8 miles from Sayreville, NJ)
  • 23 hours ago

Degree (accounting preferred) - 5+ years of corporate accounting/tax experience - Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite with strong Excel skills - Experience with Deltek Vision Software for timesheet...

Senior Project Accountant

  • Edison, NJ (4 miles from Sayreville, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Edison, NJ (4 miles from Sayreville, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

Kforce's client, a construction company located in Edison, NJ, is looking to hire a Senior Project Accountant to join their growing team....

Certified Public Accountant

  • Bridgewater, NJ (16 miles from Sayreville, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Bridgewater, NJ (16 miles from Sayreville, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

Hold a Bachelors degree in accounting and possess a CPA certification. Bring a public accounting background and preferably have pharmaceutical industry experience....

Accountants CPA

  • Cranford, NJ (13 miles from Sayreville, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Cranford, NJ (13 miles from Sayreville, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

Job Title: Accountant - CPA or Candidate Preferred Job Type: Full-Time (In-Office / Hybrid Opportunity) Location: Cranford, NJ Overview: We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Accountant - CPA...

Certified Public Accountant

  • Bridgewater, NJ (16 miles from Sayreville, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Bridgewater, NJ (16 miles from Sayreville, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

Hold a Bachelors degree in accounting and possess a CPA certification. Bring a public accounting background and preferably have pharmaceutical industry experience....

Accountant - Branchburg, NJ

  • Branchburg, NJ (20 miles from Sayreville, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • Branchburg, NJ (20 miles from Sayreville, NJ)
  • 3 days ago

Degree in Accounting or Finance At least 2 years of related accounting experience Professional, well-developed, interpersonal skills necessary for communicating with members, visitors, callers, vendors...

Senior Accountant - Private Markets Implementations

  • Union, NJ (16 miles from Sayreville, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • Union, NJ (16 miles from Sayreville, NJ)
  • 3 days 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 Staff Accountant

  • Edison, NJ (4 miles from Sayreville, NJ)
  • 4 days ago
  • Edison, NJ (4 miles from Sayreville, NJ)
  • 4 days ago

CLIENT OVERVIEW: Our client is a rapidly growing organization in the retail solutions manufacturing industry, looking to add a Senior Staff Accountant....

Staff Accountant

  • Freehold, NJ (16 miles from Sayreville, NJ)
  • 5 days ago
  • Freehold, NJ (16 miles from Sayreville, NJ)
  • 5 days ago

Degree in Accounting required 3 Years Accounting in a Healthcare Facility desired Strong professional, organizational, and interpersonal skills to effectively relate with all members of the healthcare...

Operational Accountant

  • Bridgewater, NJ (16 miles from Sayreville, NJ)
  • 5 days ago
  • Bridgewater, NJ (16 miles from Sayreville, NJ)
  • 5 days ago

entries, prepare month-end close adjusting entries, ensure compliance with established operational processes and GAAP Perform monitoring over operational processes for compliance with accounting concepts...

Staff Accountant

  • Jersey City, NJ (23 miles from Sayreville, NJ)
  • 6 days ago
  • Jersey City, NJ (23 miles from Sayreville, NJ)
  • 6 days ago

Our client, a transportation company based in Jersey City, is looking for a Staff Accountant to join their team....

Staff Accountant, Market Ops Accounting

  • Princeton, NJ (16 miles from Sayreville, NJ)
  • 6 days ago
  • Princeton, NJ (16 miles from Sayreville, NJ)
  • 6 days ago

accounting close including journal entry preparation and balance sheet reconciliations....

Senior Staff Accountant

  • Somerset, NJ (9 miles from Sayreville, NJ)
  • 7 days ago
  • Somerset, NJ (9 miles from Sayreville, NJ)
  • 7 days ago

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE/SKILLS FOR THE SENIOR STAFF ACCOUNTANT: Advanced Excel and financial reporting. EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: Bachelors degree in Accounting or a related field is required....

Tax Accountant

  • Edison, NJ (4 miles from Sayreville, NJ)
  • 9 days ago
  • Edison, NJ (4 miles from Sayreville, NJ)
  • 9 days ago

Innova Solutions has a client that is immediately hiring for an Tax Accountant Position type: Contract Duration: 6+ Months Location: Remote As an Tax Accountant, you will:Prepare and file sales and...

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Salary for Accountant Jobs in Sayreville, NJ

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Highest Education Level

Accountants in Sayreville, 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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