Accountant Jobs in Edgewood, 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 (7 miles from Edgewood, NY)
  • 9 hours ago
  • Melville, NY (7 miles from Edgewood, NY)
  • 9 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 (6 miles from Edgewood, NY)
  • 11 hours ago
  • Bohemia, NY (6 miles from Edgewood, NY)
  • 11 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 (20 miles from Edgewood, NY)
  • 16 hours ago
  • Garden City, NY (20 miles from Edgewood, NY)
  • 16 hours ago

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

Senior Staff Accountant

  • Garden City, NY (20 miles from Edgewood, NY)
  • 16 hours ago
  • Garden City, NY (20 miles from Edgewood, NY)
  • 16 hours ago

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

Senior Staff Accountant

  • Mineola, NY (20 miles from Edgewood, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Mineola, NY (20 miles from Edgewood, NY)
  • 1 day ago

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

Staff Accountant

  • New Hyde Park, NY (22 miles from Edgewood, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • New Hyde Park, NY (22 miles from Edgewood, NY)
  • 1 day ago

Staff Accountant Location: Hauppauge Salary: $65-75k Experience: 2+ years We are partnering with a local Long Island Telecommunications company in their search for a dedicated Staff Accountant to expand...

General Lodger Accountant

  • Bethpage, NY (12 miles from Edgewood, NY)
  • 4 days ago
  • Bethpage, NY (12 miles from Edgewood, NY)
  • 4 days ago

General Ledger Accountant to support their finance team. This role is perfect for an early-career accounting professional looking to grow in a dynamic and fast-paced environment....

Senior Accountant

  • Hauppauge, NY (4 miles from Edgewood, NY)
  • 5 days ago
  • Hauppauge, NY (4 miles from Edgewood, NY)
  • 5 days ago

A Kforce client is seeking to hire a Senior Accountant in Hauppauge, New York (NY)....

Senior Accountant - Restaurant / Food Industry

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

will maintain and balance the general ledger accurately Preparing trial balances, journal entries Entering data, maintaining records, and creating reports and financial statements As a Senior Accountant...

Staff Accountant / Bookkeeper

  • Melville, NY (7 miles from Edgewood, NY)
  • 5 days ago
  • Melville, NY (7 miles from Edgewood, NY)
  • 5 days ago

Kforce's client, a Long Island-based boutique CPA firm with a thriving practice, is seeking a Staff Accountant/Bookkeeper....

Tax Accountant

  • Woodbury, NY (11 miles from Edgewood, NY)
  • 5 days ago
  • Woodbury, NY (11 miles from Edgewood, NY)
  • 5 days ago

Kforce has a client that is seeking to hire a Tax Accountant in Woodbury, New York (NY).Summary:This diverse boutique CPA firm (20 person) with great work/life balance seeks a Tax Accountant....

Staff Accountant II

  • Ronkonkoma, NY (4 miles from Edgewood, NY)
  • 5 days ago
  • Ronkonkoma, NY (4 miles from Edgewood, NY)
  • 5 days ago

Responsibilities: Prepare monthly journal entries and account reconciliations as part of the monthly close process, including accruals, adjustments, and reversing journal entries Ensure books are maintained...

Accountant

  • Melville, NY (7 miles from Edgewood, NY)
  • 6 days ago
  • Melville, NY (7 miles from Edgewood, NY)
  • 6 days ago

Essential Job Knowledge & Skills Bachelors degree in Accounting. Solid understanding of accounting transactions....

Project Accountant

  • Lynbrook, NY (23 miles from Edgewood, NY)
  • 6 days ago
  • Lynbrook, NY (23 miles from Edgewood, NY)
  • 6 days ago

Kforce's client, a leading regional construction management firm in Lynbrook, NY is seeking a Project Accountant....

ACCOUNTANT / CONTROLLER FashionCareerFair: Interviews on April 24th

  • Mineola, NY (20 miles from Edgewood, NY)
  • 7 days ago
  • Mineola, NY (20 miles from Edgewood, NY)
  • 7 days ago

ACCOUNTANT / CONTROLLER *FashionCareerFair: Interviews on April 24th* Location Mineola, New York Country United States Region NY Metro Position type Permanent Category Accessories Apparel Beauty Footwear...

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Salary for Accountant Jobs in Edgewood, NY

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Highest Education Level

Accountants in Edgewood, 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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