Accountant Jobs in Brooklyn, 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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Tax Lead EA / CPA REMOTE ( Seasonal ) ( Remote )

  • JDA TSG
  • New York, NY (1 mile from Brooklyn, NY)
  • 4 days ago
  • JDA TSG
  • New York, NY (1 mile from Brooklyn, NY)
  • 4 days ago

Tax Team Lead (Seasonal) Remote | Full Time | $36/hour + Incentives/Bonus Potential | 401K + Match Opportunity Highlights: $36/hour + incentives Wide range of shifts, including weekends and...

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Retail Tax Expert

  • Intuit
  • New York, NY (3 miles from Brooklyn, NY)
  • 2 days ago
  • New York, NY (3 miles from Brooklyn, NY)
  • 2 days ago

Overview Intuit is seeking highly motivated individuals to join our dynamic team as dedicated Tax Experts Retail On-Site in one of our new TurboTax locations across the United States on a seasonal...

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Strategic CFO (CPA) for Mission-Driven Healthcare

  • Stryker Corporation
  • New York, NY (3 miles from Brooklyn, NY)
  • 1 hour ago
  • New York, NY (3 miles from Brooklyn, NY)
  • 1 hour ago

Stryker Corporation is seeking a Chief Financial Officer CPA to lead financial functions and drive strategic initiatives within a mission-driven Federally Qualified Health Center. The CFO will...

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Senior Technical Revenue Accountant

  • Genesys
  • New York, NY (3 miles from Brooklyn, NY)
  • 3 hours ago
  • New York, NY (3 miles from Brooklyn, NY)
  • 3 hours ago

Job Title: Senior Technical Revenue Accountant Location: Remote - USA Summary: Genesys is looking for a passionate Senior Technical Revenue Accountant to join our growing team!...

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Fixed Asset Accountant

  • Jane Street
  • New York City, NY (1 mile from Brooklyn, NY)
  • 3 hours ago
  • New York City, NY (1 mile from Brooklyn, NY)
  • 3 hours ago

About the Position We're looking for a Fixed Asset Accountant to join our Accounting team....

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Staff Accountant

  • Richmond University Medical Center
  • Staten Island, NY (7 miles from Brooklyn, NY)
  • 15 hours ago
  • Staten Island, NY (7 miles from Brooklyn, NY)
  • 15 hours ago

Month-end close process, including prepare, review, and post journal entries. Maintain and reconcile balance sheet and general ledger accounts. Assist with annual audit preparations....

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Payroll Accountant

  • Vaco
  • Red Bank, NJ (23 miles from Brooklyn, NY)
  • 17 hours ago
  • Red Bank, NJ (23 miles from Brooklyn, NY)
  • 17 hours ago

degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred Strong experience with payroll tax filings, payments, and reconciliations Experience with full-cycle accounting and month-end close Knowledge...

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Senior Development Accountant

  • CBRE
  • New York, NY (3 miles from Brooklyn, NY)
  • 23 hours ago
  • New York, NY (3 miles from Brooklyn, NY)
  • 23 hours ago

This includes, but is not limited to, monthly journal entries and g/l maintenance, account reconciliation and analysis, budgeting, and financial reporting....

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Senior Accountant

  • GlossGenius
  • New York, NY (3 miles from Brooklyn, NY)
  • 23 hours ago
  • New York, NY (3 miles from Brooklyn, NY)
  • 23 hours ago

What You'll Do Month-End Close: Assist in executing a timely and accurate monthly close process, including journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations across the general ledger Accounts Payable...

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Senior Accountant

  • JRM Construction Management, LLC
  • New York, NY (3 miles from Brooklyn, NY)
  • 23 hours ago
  • New York, NY (3 miles from Brooklyn, NY)
  • 23 hours ago

Prepare and record journal entries, reconcile general ledger accounts, and assist in month-end and year-end close activities....

Hybrid

Accountant, Google Fixed Assets

  • Google
  • New York, NY (3 miles from Brooklyn, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY (3 miles from Brooklyn, NY)
  • 1 day ago

entries for your related process, and partner with business for new process/product implementations....

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Sr Lease Accountant

  • Barnes & Noble
  • Westbury, NY (21 miles from Brooklyn, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Westbury, NY (21 miles from Brooklyn, NY)
  • 1 day ago

Knowledge & Experience Bachelors degree in accounting. Minimum Four years work experience in the accounting field, lease accounting required.. Masters in accounting and/or CPA Preferred....

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Payroll/General Accountant

  • Westchester Community Health Center
  • Mount Vernon, NY (16 miles from Brooklyn, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Mount Vernon, NY (16 miles from Brooklyn, NY)
  • 1 day ago

Prepares and Enters Payroll Journal Entries. Filing. Prepares support for Bi-Weekly Federal drawdown. Ensures all payroll year-end adjustments and processes are complete....

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Senior Accountant

  • Atrium Staffing
  • Little Falls, NJ (17 miles from Brooklyn, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Little Falls, NJ (17 miles from Brooklyn, NY)
  • 1 day ago

Responsibilities of the Senior Accountant: The Senior Accountant will have oversight of the AP & AR processes. Assist the CFO with month-/year-end close duties....

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Salary for Accountant Jobs in Brooklyn, NY

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Highest Education Level

Accountants in Brooklyn, 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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