Accountant Jobs in Waldwick, 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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Forensic Accountant

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS Selectees who are not FBI financial analysts or forensic accountants are required to attend a mandatory five-week Forensic Accountant Core Training Session (FACTS) held at the...

Senior Accountant

  • New York, NY (19 miles from Waldwick, NJ)
  • 21 days ago
  • New York, NY (19 miles from Waldwick, NJ)
  • 21 days ago

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

Senior Accountant

  • New York City, NY (21 miles from Waldwick, NJ)
  • 5 hours ago
  • New York City, NY (21 miles from Waldwick, NJ)
  • 5 hours ago

As the Senior Accountant, you will support SeatGeeks financial close, technical accounting and financial reporting processes....

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Property Accountant

  • New York City, NY (21 miles from Waldwick, NJ)
  • 9 hours ago
  • New York City, NY (21 miles from Waldwick, NJ)
  • 9 hours ago

a highly skilled and analytical Property Accountant to join their dynamic finance team....

Budget Analyst

  • New York, NY (19 miles from Waldwick, NJ)
  • 9 hours ago
  • New York, NY (19 miles from Waldwick, NJ)
  • 9 hours ago

close and submit adjusting journal entries as needed; Produce monthly program forecasts to project revenue and expenses for both line-item reimbursement and performance-based grant contracts; Work...

Sr Accountant, Programming

  • Englewood Cliffs, NJ (12 miles from Waldwick, NJ)
  • 9 hours ago
  • Englewood Cliffs, NJ (12 miles from Waldwick, NJ)
  • 9 hours ago

Ability to manage and deliver against multiple priorities Qualifications Minimum Qualifications: 2+ years of work experience; big 4 public accounting experience preferred Bachelors degree in Accounting...

Tax Accountant-Tax-GCR-FSO-Wealth and Asset Management-Senior-Multiple Positions-1624005

  • New York, NY (19 miles from Waldwick, NJ)
  • 9 hours ago
  • New York, NY (19 miles from Waldwick, NJ)
  • 9 hours ago

Tax Accountant, Tax, Global Compliance & Reporting (Financial Services Office - Wealth & Asset Management) (Senior) (Multiple Positions) (1624005), Ernst & Young U.S. LLP, New York, NY....

Senior Transformational Accountant

  • Parsippany, NJ (18 miles from Waldwick, NJ)
  • 15 hours ago
  • Parsippany, NJ (18 miles from Waldwick, NJ)
  • 15 hours ago

**Essential Duties** + Prepare and review various journal entries within PeopleSoft ERP in connection with month-end close that is completed in 4-days. + Be acclimated with using disparate applications...

Accountant

  • Suffern, NY (8 miles from Waldwick, NJ)
  • 17 hours ago
  • Suffern, NY (8 miles from Waldwick, NJ)
  • 17 hours ago

Education: Bachelors degree in Accounting or related field is required. Masters degree preferred. Licenses / Certifications: CPA preferred....

Senior Accountant

  • Suffern, NY (8 miles from Waldwick, NJ)
  • 17 hours ago
  • Suffern, NY (8 miles from Waldwick, NJ)
  • 17 hours ago

Education: Bachelors degree in Accounting or related field is required. Masters degree (MBA) preferred. Licenses / Certifications: CPA preferred....

Corporate Accountant-Real Estate Company

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

In this role you will reconcile cash, maintain workpapers, calculate monthly management fees, and prepare journal entries and account reconciliations....

Grant Accountant

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

Review coding from departments for compliance, ensuring that direct expenses coded to grants/contracts are allowable under contract/grant provision.Review and process journal entries for the month-end...

Commercial Budget Analyst, Far East

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

Requirements: Bachelors Degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance or related field plus one (1) year of experience in the job offered or as Budget Analyst, Credit Analyst, Line Analyst...

Staff Accountant

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

What does a Staff Accountant do?...

Senior Accountant - Private Markets Implementations

  • New York, NY (19 miles from Waldwick, NJ)
  • 18 hours ago
  • New York, NY (19 miles from Waldwick, NJ)
  • 18 hours 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...

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Salary for Accountant Jobs in Waldwick, NJ

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Highest Education Level

Accountants in Waldwick, 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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