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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A well-established and highly respected law firm seeks an experienced Tax Accountant to directly support a small team of attorneys to spearhead the preparation and execution of fiduciary tax returns...

HFA

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....

CPA District Manager

  • Manasquan, NJ
  • 26 days ago
  • Manasquan, NJ
  • 26 days ago

ADP is hiring a CPA District Manager. The CPA Centric District Manager sells MAS products to new prospects and current clients in the 50-150 employee Company. At ADP we are driven by your success....

Senior Property Accountant

  • Parsippany, NJ
  • 1 hour ago
  • Parsippany, NJ
  • 1 hour ago

Train and oversee junior accountants. Establish and maintain excellent tenant relations....

Remote Work

Mid-Level Accounting Professional

  • Newark, NJ
  • 11 hours ago
  • Newark, NJ
  • 11 hours ago

entries for month-end close Oversee capital assets under construction and lead process/control improvements Support internal control initiatives, including audits and compliance reviews Partner with...

Accountant Casino Revenue- Full Time (Harrahs Atlantic City)

  • Atlantic City, NJ
  • 16 hours ago
  • Atlantic City, NJ
  • 16 hours ago

Prepares month-end and miscellaneous journal entries. Adheres to the requirements of department's month-end closing schedule....

Staff Accountant, Payroll Accounting

  • Jersey City, NJ
  • 17 hours ago
  • Jersey City, NJ
  • 17 hours ago

About the Role As a reporting Department to the Chief Financial Officer, the Comptroller's Department is a team of dedicated professionals who ensure the accuracy of the Port Authority's finances....

Senior Accountant

  • Princeton, NJ
  • 20 hours ago
  • Princeton, NJ
  • 20 hours ago

Key Responsibilities: Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes including journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations....

KERING Senior Indirect Tax Accountant - Personal Property Tax

  • Wayne, NJ
  • 20 hours ago
  • Wayne, NJ
  • 20 hours ago

degree in Accounting/Finance required; advanced degree a plus 3+ years of relevant indirect tax/accounting experience; experience in a retail environment a plus Knowledge of Vertex O Series, Vertex...

Senior Controllership Accountant

  • Bogota, NJ
  • 21 hours ago
  • Bogota, NJ
  • 21 hours ago

Title and Summary Senior Controllership Accountant Overview: The Senior Controllership Accountant, reports to the Director, Accounting and serves as a support function to the Corporate Controllership...

Staff Accountant (Temporary)

  • Whippany, NJ
  • 1 day ago
  • Whippany, NJ
  • 1 day ago

As a Staff Accountant Fixed Assets, you will be responsible for the application of proceeds related to the disposal/retirement of assets primarily within the companies SAP environment....

Sr Accountant -Divisional Liaison - Wealth

  • Bedminster, NJ
  • 1 day ago
  • Bedminster, NJ
  • 1 day ago

Position Responsibilities & Essential Functions: Review of the Wealth division revenue - including the quarterly billing / monthly recording and analysis of revenue; reviewing journal entries to record...

Property Tax Accountant

  • Maple Shade, NJ
  • 2 days ago
  • Maple Shade, NJ
  • 2 days ago

Reconciles general ledger sub account and completes journal entries. Perform all other duties and special projects as assigned....

Revenue Analyst

  • Parsippany, NJ
  • 2 days ago
  • Parsippany, NJ
  • 2 days ago

About Avis Budget Group: Were shaping the future of the mobility industry with our innovative, customer-focused solutions. Our globally recognized brands - Avis, Budget, Budget Truck, and Zipcar -...

Senior Accountant

  • Fort Lee, NJ
  • 2 days ago
  • Fort Lee, NJ
  • 2 days ago

Kforce's client, a growing real estate company, is seeking a Senior Accountant in Fort Lee, NJ. The role will be 4 days in the office & 1 day remote....

Demographic Data for New Jersey

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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
54.5%
Master's Degree
28.1%
Associate's Degree
6.9%
High School or GED
4.7%
Vocational Degree or Certification
3.8%
Doctorate Degree
1.0%
Some College
0.7%
Some High School
0.2%


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