Accountant Jobs in Upper Saddle 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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Project Accountant

  • Greenwich, CT (24 miles from Upper Saddle River, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • Greenwich, CT (24 miles from Upper Saddle River, NJ)
  • 3 days ago

Skills: Bachelors Degree in Accounting or Business Management or closely related field. Personal effectiveness and credibility, analytical, good communication skills, proficiency and flexibility....

Senior Accountant

  • New York, NY (21 miles from Upper Saddle River, NJ)
  • 11 days ago
  • New York, NY (21 miles from Upper Saddle River, NJ)
  • 11 days ago

We are seeking a Senior Accountant for our client. Functions: Completing the month end close and creating financial statements....

Fund Accountant

  • New York, NY (21 miles from Upper Saddle River, NJ)
  • 5 hours ago
  • New York, NY (21 miles from Upper Saddle River, NJ)
  • 5 hours ago

The Fund Accountant role is important in supporting the continued growth and expansion of Hercules' private credit funds (the "Adviser Funds")....

Project Accountant

  • Rye Brook, NY (21 miles from Upper Saddle River, NJ)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Rye Brook, NY (21 miles from Upper Saddle River, NJ)
  • 5 hours ago

We are currently seeking a Project Accountant for our Rye Brook, NY location. This is a fully in-office role reporting directly to the Assistant Controller....

Tax Accountant (U.S.A. Remote)

  • New York, NY (21 miles from Upper Saddle River, NJ)
  • 6 hours ago
  • New York, NY (21 miles from Upper Saddle River, NJ)
  • 6 hours ago

entries and reconciliations. + Analyze intercompany transactions and forecasts to ensure proper transfer pricing, monitor I/C margins, and manage tax reserves and audit documentation in Olympus. +...

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Tax Accountant, Junior (Hybrid)

  • Bloomfield, NJ (17 miles from Upper Saddle River, NJ)
  • 9 hours ago
  • Bloomfield, NJ (17 miles from Upper Saddle River, NJ)
  • 9 hours ago

Qualifications Education and Experience Bachelors Degree in Accounting, Tax or related discipline 0-2 years of relevant experience Well-versed in ERP systems required (Oracle 12 preferred, Corptax,...

Sales Associate - CPA, Cherry Hill, NJ

  • Fair Lawn, NJ (7 miles from Upper Saddle River, NJ)
  • 16 hours ago
  • Fair Lawn, NJ (7 miles from Upper Saddle River, NJ)
  • 16 hours ago

Collaborate with key referral sources, including Accountants, Banks, and existing Paychex clients, with the goal of education, consultation and to secure referrals to end user sales....

Senior Accountant, Operations

  • New York City, NY (23 miles from Upper Saddle River, NJ)
  • 17 hours ago
  • New York City, NY (23 miles from Upper Saddle River, NJ)
  • 17 hours ago

Skills, Qualifications & Requirements: Qualifications Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in higher education or non-profit...

Budget Analyst I-Full Time; 9161-354-N

  • Brooklyn, NY (24 miles from Upper Saddle River, NJ)
  • 17 hours ago
  • Brooklyn, NY (24 miles from Upper Saddle River, NJ)
  • 17 hours ago

For 125 years, Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens has been providing quality social services to the neighborhoods of Brooklyn and Queens, and currently offers 160-plus programs and services...

Tax Accountant

  • North Bergen, NJ (18 miles from Upper Saddle River, NJ)
  • 19 hours ago
  • North Bergen, NJ (18 miles from Upper Saddle River, NJ)
  • 19 hours ago

degree in accounting or equivalent experience Proficiency in ERP systems, particularly S2K preferred We offer a dynamic environment for our more than 7,500 employees to work, learn, and grow professionally...

Payroll Accountant Analyst

  • New York, NY (21 miles from Upper Saddle River, NJ)
  • 22 hours ago
  • New York, NY (21 miles from Upper Saddle River, NJ)
  • 22 hours ago

Job Title: Payroll Accountant Analyst Location: New York, New York Pay Range: $40.00/hour - $45.00/hour What's the Job?...

FEMA Disaster Management Accountant

  • Jersey City, NJ (21 miles from Upper Saddle River, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Jersey City, NJ (21 miles from Upper Saddle River, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

**Preferred Qualifications:** Certification such as CPA (Certified Public Accountant), CFE (Certified Fraud Examiner), or CFF (Certified in Financial Forensics)....

Staff Accountant

  • New York City, NY (23 miles from Upper Saddle River, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • New York City, NY (23 miles from Upper Saddle River, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

The Experienced Staff Accountant for Soho House is responsible for transactional finance initially including, but not limited to journal entries, intercompany postings, review of guest and deposit ledgers...

Staff Accountant

  • New York, NY (21 miles from Upper Saddle River, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY (21 miles from Upper Saddle River, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Enter Journal Entries and Accruals to allow timely issuance of monthly Profit + Loss statements. Perform allocations of expenses among entities by creating and maintaining Excel spreadsheets....

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Salary for Accountant Jobs in Upper Saddle River, NJ

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Highest Education Level

Accountants in Upper Saddle River, 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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