Accountant Remote & Hybrid Only 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....

Hybrid In Person

Senior Accountant, Financial Reporting & Compliance

  • Terracycle
  • Trenton, NJ
  • 1 day ago
  • Trenton, NJ
  • 1 day ago

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

Hybrid

BIC Accountant, level I, Local-FSB1

  • Atlas Copco Drilling Solutions
  • Bogota, NJ
  • 1 day ago
  • Bogota, NJ
  • 1 day 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....

Hybrid

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...

Hybrid

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...

Hybrid

Senior Fund Accountant - Real Estate Private Equity

  • EisnerAmper
  • Iselin, NJ
  • 5 days ago
  • Iselin, NJ
  • 5 days ago

We are seeking a Senior Fund Accountant to join our Real Estate Systems Implementation Group (RESIG), the largest real estate private equity fund administrator by funds administered....

Hybrid

Senior Investment Accountant

  • Everest Re Group
  • Warren, NJ
  • 5 days ago
  • Warren, NJ
  • 5 days ago

Title: Senior Investment Accountant Company: Everest Global Services, Inc....

Hybrid

Inventory Accountant

  • Aston Carter
  • Bridgewater, NJ
  • 5 days ago
  • Bridgewater, NJ
  • 5 days ago

Inventory Accountant Location: Bridgewater, NJ (hybrid - work from home flexibility) Job Description This role offers an opportunity for a highly motivated, independent contributor to support the treasury...

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Staff Accountant

  • Atlantic Group
  • Camden, NJ
  • 6 days ago
  • Camden, NJ
  • 6 days ago

Responsibilities as the Staff Accountant: General Ledger Accounting: Prepare journal entries, maintain general ledger accounts, and support monthly accounting activities and reconciliations....

Hybrid

Senior Accountant

  • Atlantic Group
  • Camden, NJ
  • 6 days ago
  • Camden, NJ
  • 6 days ago

Responsibilities as the Senior Accountant: Month-End Close: Support month-end close activities including journal entries, reconciliations, financial statement preparation, and reporting deliverables...

Hybrid

Project Accountant

  • Solar Landscape
  • Asbury Park, NJ
  • 6 days ago
  • Asbury Park, 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

Staff Accountant

  • Top Stack
  • Edison, NJ
  • 6 days ago
  • Edison, NJ
  • 6 days ago

A growing financial services firm is looking for a collaborative, detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join their Corporate Accounting team in the Iselin area....

Hybrid

Senior Accountant

  • Atrium Staffing
  • Neptune City, NJ
  • 6 days ago
  • Neptune City, 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

Senior Accountant - Hybrid

  • Kforce
  • Holmdel, NJ
  • 8 days ago
  • Holmdel, NJ
  • 8 days ago

This is an exciting and dynamic opportunity for an Accountant as it supports M&A Integrations....

Hybrid

Senior Accountant -Remote

  • MedZed
  • Jersey City, NJ
  • 9 days ago
  • Jersey City, NJ
  • 9 days ago

Assist with month-end and year-end closing processes, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and preparation of accurate financial statements in accordance with GAAP....

Remote Hybrid

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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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