Accountant Jobs in Toms River, 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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Senior Auditor / Senior Accountant

  • HFA
  • Lakewood, NJ (6 miles from Toms River, NJ)
  • 10 days ago
  • HFA
  • Lakewood, NJ (6 miles from Toms River, NJ)
  • 10 days ago

Holman Frenia Allison, PC, Certified Public Accountants and Consultants (HFA), is headquartered in Central New Jersey....

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Accountant External Reporting

  • New Jersey Resources
  • Wall Township, NJ (13 miles from Toms River, NJ)
  • 5 days ago
  • Wall Township, NJ (13 miles from Toms River, NJ)
  • 5 days ago

Position Requirements: • Bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance required; CPA is a plus. • 5+ years of related experience is required, including SEC reporting experience. • Ability to meet deadlines...

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Project Accountant

  • Solar Landscape
  • Asbury Park, NJ (18 miles from Toms River, NJ)
  • 6 days ago
  • Asbury Park, NJ (18 miles from Toms River, NJ)
  • 6 days ago

About The Role Solar Landscape is seeking a Project Accountant to be responsible for financial oversight at the project level, with primary ownership of forecasted cost at completion (CAC/EAC) and budget...

Hybrid

Senior Accountant

  • Atrium Staffing
  • Neptune City, NJ (16 miles from Toms River, NJ)
  • 6 days ago
  • Neptune City, NJ (16 miles from Toms River, NJ)
  • 6 days ago

Prepares journal entries to record expense allocations for programs/grants. Assists as a backup for monthly performance reports to government funders....

Hybrid

Project Accountant (72272)

  • Valcourt
  • Millstone Township, NJ (20 miles from Toms River, NJ)
  • 15 days ago
  • Millstone Township, NJ (20 miles from Toms River, NJ)
  • 15 days ago

DetailsJob Location: VALCOURT EXTERIOR NJ MST - Millstone Township, NJ 08535Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: 4 Year DegreeSalary Range: $1.00 - $1.00 SalaryJob Category: ConstructionThe Job Cost Accountant...

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Client GL Accountant

  • FirstService Corporation
  • Eatontown, NJ (21 miles from Toms River, NJ)
  • 19 days ago
  • Eatontown, NJ (21 miles from Toms River, NJ)
  • 19 days ago

Description As a General Ledger Accountant, you'll be responsible for analyzing and reporting the financial activities of your assigned community....

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Intermediate Accountant - Fixed Assets

  • New Jersey Resources
  • Wall Township, NJ (13 miles from Toms River, NJ)
  • 23 days ago
  • Wall Township, NJ (13 miles from Toms River, NJ)
  • 23 days ago

Position Requirements: • Bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance • 4 years experience in corporate or utility accounting • Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Chartered Accountant (CA) preferred...

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Accountant: Full Time

  • First Atlantic Federal Credit Union
  • Eatontown, NJ (21 miles from Toms River, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Eatontown, NJ (21 miles from Toms River, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago

This includes any collections related billings, such as attorney bills, OREO bills and expenses, as well as the journal entries that are associated with payments....

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Accountant

  • Sole Search
  • Neptune City, NJ (16 miles from Toms River, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Neptune City, NJ (16 miles from Toms River, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago

Accountant Monmouth County, NJ Manage and execute the full-cycle month-end and year-end close process Prepare and analyze financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow) Perform cost accounting...

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Staff Accountant

  • RemX
  • Belmar, NJ (15 miles from Toms River, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Belmar, NJ (15 miles from Toms River, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago

entries, recurring entries, and support month-end close Manage GL Accounting, bank and balance sheet reconciliations and financial reporting Maintain ERP master data such as payment terms, sales reps...

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Accountant

  • The Training Center
  • Wrightstown, NJ (24 miles from Toms River, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Wrightstown, NJ (24 miles from Toms River, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago

General ledger maintenance, journal entries, and chart of accounts integrity. Payroll entries, benefit accruals, and reconciliation of payroll service files (ADP, Paychex, or similar)....

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Staff Accountant

  • Aston Carter
  • Oceanport, NJ (23 miles from Toms River, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Oceanport, NJ (23 miles from Toms River, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago

Staff Accountant Location: Oceanport, NJ (Hybrid) Job Description The Staff Accountant is responsible for researching, analyzing, and resolving unapplied and unidentified cash payments....

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Senior Tax Accountant, CPA

  • ADDEO POLACCO & PENTA LLC
  • Eatontown, NJ (21 miles from Toms River, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Eatontown, NJ (21 miles from Toms River, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago

SENIOR TAX ACCOUNTANT For more than 25 years, Addeo, Polacco & Penta, LLC, a progressive, full-service public accounting firm located in Monmouth County, NJ, has provided quality accounting and consulting...

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Accountant/tax preparer

  • JOHN T KELLY INC
  • Neptune City, NJ (16 miles from Toms River, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Neptune City, NJ (16 miles from Toms River, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago

In addition a candidate with general ledger experience including adjusting journal entries would be a plus. Hours are flexible depending on the canidate. Salary is negotiable....

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Staff Accountant

  • John E Geantasio CPA LLC
  • Spring Lake, NJ (13 miles from Toms River, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Spring Lake, NJ (13 miles from Toms River, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago

Record adjusting journal entries to adjust books when required. Assist with general accounting work such as bookkeeping, sales tax and payroll when needed....

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Salary for Accountant Jobs in Toms River, NJ

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Highest Education Level

Accountants in Toms River, NJ offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
54.6%
Master's Degree
28.3%
Associate's Degree
6.8%
High School or GED
4.5%
Vocational Degree or Certification
3.8%
Doctorate Degree
1.0%
Some College
0.7%
Some High School
0.2%


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