Accountant Jobs in Bethpage, 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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Staff Accountant

  • Melville, NY (5 miles from Bethpage, NY)
  • 1 hour ago
  • Melville, NY (5 miles from Bethpage, NY)
  • 1 hour 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 (5 miles from Bethpage, NY)
  • 1 hour ago
  • Melville, NY (5 miles from Bethpage, NY)
  • 1 hour 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 (5 miles from Bethpage, NY)
  • 1 hour ago
  • Melville, NY (5 miles from Bethpage, NY)
  • 1 hour 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....

Property Accountant

  • Greenwich, CT (21 miles from Bethpage, NY)
  • 2 hours ago
  • Greenwich, CT (21 miles from Bethpage, NY)
  • 2 hours ago

PROPERTY ACCOUNTANT Location: Greenwich, CT JOB DESCRIPTION: Property Accountant Position Overview We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Temporary Consultant to oversee the accounting and...

Staff Accountant

  • Melville, NY (5 miles from Bethpage, NY)
  • 2 hours ago
  • Melville, NY (5 miles from Bethpage, NY)
  • 2 hours 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 (5 miles from Bethpage, NY)
  • 2 hours ago
  • Melville, NY (5 miles from Bethpage, NY)
  • 2 hours ago

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

Staff Accountant

  • Smithtown, NY (16 miles from Bethpage, NY)
  • 2 hours ago
  • Smithtown, NY (16 miles from Bethpage, NY)
  • 2 hours ago

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

Project Accountant

  • Bronx, NY (23 miles from Bethpage, NY)
  • 4 hours ago
  • Bronx, NY (23 miles from Bethpage, NY)
  • 4 hours ago

Job Description Position: Project Accountant Reports to: Sr....

Revenue Analyst

  • Long Island City, NY (23 miles from Bethpage, NY)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Long Island City, NY (23 miles from Bethpage, NY)
  • 5 hours ago

entries, and grants closeouts Make recommendations to the program representatives for changes and corrections of errors Prepare fiscal summary reports and analyses, making recommendations to supervisory...

Staff Accountant

  • Ronkonkoma, NY (16 miles from Bethpage, NY)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Ronkonkoma, NY (16 miles from Bethpage, NY)
  • 6 hours ago

We Are Looking For The Senior Accountant will be responsible but not limited to all aspects of accounting duties within our organization....

Cost Accountant II

  • Stamford, CT (21 miles from Bethpage, NY)
  • 17 hours ago
  • Stamford, CT (21 miles from Bethpage, NY)
  • 17 hours ago

Title: Cost Accountant II Location: Remote | Must be located in EST Job Type: Full-Time | Exempt About the Role: As a Cost Accountant for Curaleaf, you'll be at the heart of our financial operations...

Senior Accountant

  • Melville, NY (5 miles from Bethpage, NY)
  • 18 hours ago
  • Melville, NY (5 miles from Bethpage, NY)
  • 18 hours ago

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

CPA or EA for public accounting firm

  • Bohemia, NY (19 miles from Bethpage, NY)
  • 20 hours ago
  • Bohemia, NY (19 miles from Bethpage, NY)
  • 20 hours 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 (7 miles from Bethpage, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Garden City, NY (7 miles from Bethpage, NY)
  • 1 day ago

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

Senior Staff Accountant

  • Garden City, NY (7 miles from Bethpage, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Garden City, NY (7 miles from Bethpage, NY)
  • 1 day 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 Bethpage, NY

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Highest Education Level

Accountants in Bethpage, 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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