Accountant Jobs in New Jersey

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 Accountant (Hybrid)

  • Morristown, NJ
  • 4 days ago
  • Morristown, NJ
  • 4 days ago

Position Summary We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Senior Accountant to join our growing team....

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Senior Auditor / Senior Accountant

  • HFA
  • Lakewood, NJ
  • 10 days ago
  • HFA
  • Lakewood, NJ
  • 10 days ago

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

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Payroll Accountant

  • Vaco
  • Red Bank, NJ
  • 8 hours ago
  • Red Bank, NJ
  • 8 hours ago

degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred Strong experience with payroll tax filings, payments, and reconciliations Experience with full-cycle accounting and month-end close Knowledge...

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Senior Accountant, Financial Reporting & Compliance

  • Terracycle
  • Trenton, NJ
  • 18 hours ago
  • Trenton, NJ
  • 18 hours ago

Job Overview The Senior Accountant supporting Financial Reporting & Compliance is a highly analytical and detail-oriented role on TerraCycle's finance team....

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Senior Accountant

  • Atrium Staffing
  • Little Falls, NJ
  • 18 hours ago
  • Little Falls, NJ
  • 18 hours ago

Responsibilities of the Senior Accountant: The Senior Accountant will have oversight of the AP & AR processes. Assist the CFO with month-/year-end close duties....

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BIC Accountant, level I, Local-FSB1

  • Atlas Copco Drilling Solutions
  • Bogota, NJ
  • 18 hours ago
  • Bogota, NJ
  • 18 hours ago

Your role Bring your curiosity to work as our next Accountant. You will be part of our finance team reporting to the Business Controller....

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Senior Accountant

  • UroGen Pharma Ltd.
  • Princeton, NJ
  • 18 hours ago
  • Princeton, NJ
  • 18 hours ago

entries, accruals, account reconciliations, and related analyses Support the timely completion of month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities Analyze monthly P&L and balance sheet reporting...

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Sr Accountant - Madison, NJ

  • Anywhere Real State Inc.
  • Madison, NJ
  • 18 hours ago
  • Madison, NJ
  • 18 hours ago

entries by staff/senior accountant(s) Qualifications: Must have a Bachelor's degree or higher in Accounting Strong understanding of GAAP accounting & reporting Excellent analytical, problem solving...

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School Accountant/Account Manager Anticipated

  • Englewood Public School District
  • Englewood, NJ
  • 1 day ago
  • Englewood, NJ
  • 1 day ago

SCHOOL ACCOUNTANT/ACCOUNT MANAGER **Anticipated** QUALIFICATIONS: Hold a Bachelor's degree or higher in accounting Hold a Business Administrator certificate, preferred Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred...

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Accountant

  • Arch Insurance Group
  • Jersey City, NJ
  • 2 days ago
  • Jersey City, NJ
  • 2 days ago

degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field 24 years of accounting, financial reporting, or finance experience, preferably within the insurance industry Experience with Property & Casualty insurance...

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Senior Accountant

  • Phoenix Pro Connect, LLC
  • Holmdel, NJ
  • 2 days ago
  • Holmdel, NJ
  • 2 days ago

Senior Accountant Phoenix Pro Connect is working with a global client who is currently looking to bring a transformative leader at the senior accountant level to help with a major financial transformation...

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Equipment Leasing Sr Tax Accountant - Twp of Washington, NJ

  • Valley National Bancorp
  • Irvington, NJ
  • 2 days ago
  • Irvington, NJ
  • 2 days ago

Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Sales & Use Tax: Sales & Use tax preparation and filings for all 50 states, and various county & city jurisdictions (M, Q, A). Responsible for...

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Senior Accountant

  • SciTec, Inc.
  • Princeton, NJ
  • 2 days ago
  • Princeton, NJ
  • 2 days ago

Responsibilities: Assist with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes for SciTec, including the preparation of journal entries and complex account reconciliations Work with the Firefly...

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Senior Accountant

  • Orion Placement
  • Ramsey, NJ
  • 2 days ago
  • Ramsey, NJ
  • 2 days ago

Pay: $85,000.00 - $115,000.00 per year Why This Is a Great Opportunity Join a growing boutique CPA firm where your work is visible, valued, and client-facing Enjoy a true quality-of-life benefit...

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Manager , Grants Accountant

  • Camden City School District
  • Camden, NJ
  • 3 days ago
  • Camden, NJ
  • 3 days ago

CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT Manager - Grants Accountant Position Summary The Manager - Grants Accountant will play a key role in supporting schools by assisting the Assistant Business Administrator in managing...

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Salary for Accountant Jobs in New Jersey

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Highest Education Level

Accountants in New Jersey 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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