Accountant Jobs in Babylon, NY

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

  • Melville, NY (9 miles from Babylon, NY)
  • 5 days ago
  • Melville, NY (9 miles from Babylon, NY)
  • 5 days ago

Bachelors degree in accounting. Sage 300 and Sage Intacct ERP experience preferred but not required. Construction industry experience a plus....

Staff Accountant

  • North New Hyde Park, NY (15 miles from Babylon, NY)
  • 30+ days ago
  • North New Hyde Park, NY (15 miles from Babylon, NY)
  • 30+ days ago

Our client, a very stable services firm, is seeking a staff accountant to join the company. The company offers excellent benefits, a stable work environment and an opportunity for growth....

Accountant / Tax Preparer

  • Bellmore, NY (6 miles from Babylon, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Bellmore, NY (6 miles from Babylon, NY)
  • 1 day ago

Responsibilities: Post and process journal entries to ensure all business transactions are recorded Perform account reconciliations Assist in the processing of balance sheets, income statements and...

Senior Staff Accountant

  • Port Washington, NY (19 miles from Babylon, NY)
  • 3 days ago
  • Port Washington, NY (19 miles from Babylon, NY)
  • 3 days ago

Bachelors degree in Accounting Supervisory Responsibilities: This position will have supervisory responsibilities over the junior level staff Work Environment: The work is completed in an open work...

Senior Accountant Needed...

  • Smithtown, NY (18 miles from Babylon, NY)
  • 4 days ago
  • Smithtown, NY (18 miles from Babylon, NY)
  • 4 days ago

Senior accountants will be supported by admin professionals and Junior Accountants. Qualifications: 3-5 years of experience in a public accounting firm or tax preparation firm....

Accounting Professional

  • College Point, NY (24 miles from Babylon, NY)
  • 4 days ago
  • College Point, NY (24 miles from Babylon, NY)
  • 4 days ago

QuickBooks Certified Professional Needed Our growing accounting department is seeking an experienced QuickBooks Certified Professional to help update and streamline our processes. Responsibilities...

Staff Accountant

  • Melville, NY (9 miles from Babylon, NY)
  • 4 days ago
  • Melville, NY (9 miles from Babylon, NY)
  • 4 days ago

Drive Month-End Success : Take charge of key month-end activities, including preparing journal entries and uploading results into our corporate ERP system....

Senior Accountant

  • Melville, NY (9 miles from Babylon, NY)
  • 4 days ago
  • Melville, NY (9 miles from Babylon, NY)
  • 4 days ago

Responsibilities: Month-End Leadership: Take charge of month-end closing activities, including the preparation of journal entries and comprehensive account analysis and reconciliations....

Senior Accountant - Assistant Controller (ID# 4418)

  • Melville, NY (9 miles from Babylon, NY)
  • 4 days ago
  • Melville, NY (9 miles from Babylon, NY)
  • 4 days ago

Our client, a leading wholesale product supplier is adding a Senior Accountant / Assistant Controller to their team in NY Summary of Collaboration: The role will harmonize with the Controller....

Staff Accountant

  • Melville, NY (9 miles from Babylon, NY)
  • 4 days ago
  • Melville, NY (9 miles from Babylon, NY)
  • 4 days ago

entry review/posting Review preparation of monthly Intercompany Debit Memos for chargeback to groups Review/post journal entries for Concur monthly reclass activity to the correct accounts....

Forensic Certified Public Accountant (CPA) - Insurance Claims

  • Melville, NY (9 miles from Babylon, NY)
  • 4 days ago
  • Melville, NY (9 miles from Babylon, NY)
  • 4 days ago

Are you a detail-oriented forensic accountant with a passion for digging deeper into the numbers?...

Staff Accountant

  • Smithtown, NY (18 miles from Babylon, NY)
  • 4 days ago
  • Smithtown, NY (18 miles from Babylon, NY)
  • 4 days ago

They seek a Staff Accountant to join their Smithtown, NY office....

CPA or EA for public accounting firm

  • Bohemia, NY (17 miles from Babylon, NY)
  • 5 days ago
  • Bohemia, NY (17 miles from Babylon, NY)
  • 5 days ago

Full time in house position for experienced public accounting person. Knowledge of quick books, payroll taxes, sales taxes, business and personal taxes for in house position contact us with resume...

Senior Staff Accountant

  • Garden City, NY (12 miles from Babylon, NY)
  • 5 days ago
  • Garden City, NY (12 miles from Babylon, NY)
  • 5 days ago

Prepare journal entries and account reconciliations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate financial reporting....

Senior Staff Accountant

  • Garden City, NY (12 miles from Babylon, NY)
  • 5 days ago
  • Garden City, NY (12 miles from Babylon, NY)
  • 5 days ago

Key Responsibilities: Review general ledger activity and prepare month-end journal entries and account analyses for assigned accounts....

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Salary for Accountant Jobs in Babylon, NY

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Highest Education Level

Accountants in Babylon, NY 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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