Accountant Jobs in Brewster, 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

  • Creative Financial Staffing
  • Mount Kisco, NY (16 miles from Brewster, NY)
  • 1 hour ago
  • Mount Kisco, NY (16 miles from Brewster, NY)
  • 1 hour ago

: Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field 2+ years of general accounting experience (GAAP, accrual accounting) Strong experience with QuickBooks Desktop and Excel Exposure to payroll...

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Quickbooks Accountant Full Charge

  • Congers, NY (24 miles from Brewster, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Congers, NY (24 miles from Brewster, NY)
  • 1 day ago

Expanding Rockland County CPA Firm (10 person) is looking to hire an additional Quickbooks Accountant. Must have 10 years of relevant Quickbooks experience....

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Staff Accountant/HR

  • Mount Kisco Child Care Center
  • Mount Kisco, NY (16 miles from Brewster, NY)
  • 5 days ago
  • Mount Kisco, NY (16 miles from Brewster, NY)
  • 5 days ago

The Staff Accountant/HR Specialist (SAS) plays a key role in the accounting & administration of MKCCC....

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Accountant & Bookkeeper

  • The Rizzo Companies
  • Danbury, CT (7 miles from Brewster, NY)
  • 6 days ago
  • Danbury, CT (7 miles from Brewster, NY)
  • 6 days ago

Qualifications Bachelors degree in accounting, finance, business, or related field required. 3+ years of experience in bookkeeping/accounting required....

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Assistant AD, Business Office, Senior Accountant

  • Army West Point Athletic Association
  • West Point, NY (19 miles from Brewster, NY)
  • 7 days ago
  • West Point, NY (19 miles from Brewster, NY)
  • 7 days ago

Prepare monthly journal entries, including: Credit card uploads Payroll uploads Prepare sub-ledgers and supporting schedules. Perform bank reconciliations....

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Senior Income Tax Accountant

  • Fuji film Diosynth BioTechnologies
  • Valhalla, NY (24 miles from Brewster, NY)
  • 7 days ago
  • Valhalla, NY (24 miles from Brewster, NY)
  • 7 days ago

Position Overview This position is responsible for the preparation and filing of various quarterly and annual corporate income tax returns/reports. In addition, this position is responsible for...

Remote

Project Accountant

  • Creative Financial Staffing
  • Norwalk, CT (21 miles from Brewster, NY)
  • 8 days ago
  • Norwalk, CT (21 miles from Brewster, NY)
  • 8 days ago

Project Accounts Manager About the Company We believe that spaces have the power to change people. With a global team of 60+ experts in venue design, planning, technology, and operations, we have...

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Property Accountant

  • Elite Placement Group LLC
  • Norwalk, CT (21 miles from Brewster, NY)
  • 8 days ago
  • Norwalk, CT (21 miles from Brewster, NY)
  • 8 days ago

Property Accountant Norwalk, CT Key Responsibilities Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, including preparation of supporting schedules, variance analysis, and resolution of accounting...

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Staff Accountant

  • Pitney Bowes
  • Shelton, CT (24 miles from Brewster, NY)
  • 9 days ago
  • Shelton, CT (24 miles from Brewster, NY)
  • 9 days ago

You Bring Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field....

Hybrid

Senior Accountant

  • Vaco LLC
  • Bethel, CT (10 miles from Brewster, NY)
  • 13 days ago
  • Bethel, CT (10 miles from Brewster, NY)
  • 13 days ago

Responsibilities Manage P&L and balance sheet accounting responsibilities across international regions Prepare and support month-end close processes, including journal entries, reconciliations, accruals...

Hybrid

Grant Accountant

  • Creative Financial Staffing
  • Valhalla, NY (24 miles from Brewster, NY)
  • 13 days ago
  • Valhalla, NY (24 miles from Brewster, NY)
  • 13 days ago

degree in Accounting or related field required....

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Staff Accountant/Payroll A/P

  • Hudson River Housing Inc
  • Poughkeepsie, NY (24 miles from Brewster, NY)
  • 14 days ago
  • Poughkeepsie, NY (24 miles from Brewster, NY)
  • 14 days ago

Position: Staff Accountant General Description: The Staff Accountant (Payroll/A/P) will assist with various financial functions of the agency primarily the processing of payroll and accounts payable...

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Staff Accountant Cash Applications & Accounts Receivable

  • HEI Hotels & Resorts
  • Norwalk, CT (21 miles from Brewster, NY)
  • 15 days ago
  • Norwalk, CT (21 miles from Brewster, NY)
  • 15 days ago

degree in Accounting or Finance 2+ years of accounting experience Advanced Excel skills and experience working with ERP/accounting systems (Oracle preferred) Strong attention to detail and organizational...

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Project Cost Accountant

  • Creative Financial Staffing
  • Seymour, CT (23 miles from Brewster, NY)
  • 17 days ago
  • Seymour, CT (23 miles from Brewster, NY)
  • 17 days ago

degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred 1+ years of accounting experience, preferably in project accounting, cost accounting, construction, manufacturing, or related industries Strong...

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Senior Accountant

  • Elite Placement Group LLC
  • Norwalk, CT (21 miles from Brewster, NY)
  • 22 days ago
  • Norwalk, CT (21 miles from Brewster, NY)
  • 22 days ago

Key Responsibilities Participate in monthly close activities, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and variance analysis Analyze balance sheet accounts and support proper application...

In Person

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Salary for Accountant Jobs in Brewster, NY

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Highest Education Level

Accountants in Brewster, NY 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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