Accountant Jobs in Great River, 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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ANTHONY J. CASSAR CPA PC

Staff Senior Accountant

We are a growing CPA firm seeking a highly experienced Tax Accountant with a strong background in U.S. and New York State tax compliance....

Channel Sales Consultant - CPA Centric (T)

  • Smithtown, NY (10 miles from Great River, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Smithtown, NY (10 miles from Great River, NY)
  • 1 day ago

Collaborate with key referral sources, including Accountants, Banks, and existing Paychex clients, with the goal of education, consultation and to secure referrals to end user sales....

Tax Accountant

  • Woodbury, NY (17 miles from Great River, NY)
  • 2 days ago
  • Woodbury, NY (17 miles from Great River, NY)
  • 2 days ago

Duties We are seeking a detail-oriented and knowledgeable Tax Professional to join our team. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of tax regulations and financial planning, with...

Seeking an accountant, to tutor me for 2 or 3 hours, IMMEDIATELY !

  • Islip, NY (3 miles from Great River, NY)
  • 3 days ago
  • Islip, NY (3 miles from Great River, NY)
  • 3 days ago

un Seeking an accountant, to tutor me for 2 or 3 hours, IMMEDIATELY!...

Staff Accountant

  • Stony Brook, NY (12 miles from Great River, NY)
  • 3 days ago
  • Stony Brook, NY (12 miles from Great River, NY)
  • 3 days ago

Staff Accountant (2501354) Staff Accountant Required Qualifications (as evidenced by an attached resume): Bachelor's degree (foreign equivalent or higher) in Accounting or Finance....

Staff Accountant

  • Melville, NY (13 miles from Great River, NY)
  • 3 days ago
  • Melville, NY (13 miles from Great River, NY)
  • 3 days ago

Management and will perform the following:Prepare monthly account reconciliations and schedules for specified general ledger accounts to ensure accurate reporting.Prepare and record various monthly journal...

Cost Accountant III

  • Plainview, NY (17 miles from Great River, NY)
  • 4 days ago
  • Plainview, NY (17 miles from Great River, NY)
  • 4 days ago

entries related to inventory and cost of goods sold Develop and maintain tools for labor costing and exception cleanup Assist in the coordination of the annual physical inventory Analyze and combine...

Part-Time Accountant/Bookkeeper

  • Woodbury, NY (17 miles from Great River, NY)
  • 4 days ago
  • Woodbury, NY (17 miles from Great River, NY)
  • 4 days ago

FlexStaff is seeking a part-time (3 days/week) Accountant/Bookkeeper for our client's team, a marketing promotions company....

Staff Accountant

  • Melville, NY (13 miles from Great River, NY)
  • 4 days ago
  • Melville, NY (13 miles from Great River, NY)
  • 4 days ago

Responsibilities Prepare monthly corporate journal entries along with certain account reconciliations and analyses to support such journal entries recorded as part of the monthly/quarterly close process...

Property Accountant -Yardi

  • Woodbury, NY (17 miles from Great River, NY)
  • 5 days ago
  • Woodbury, NY (17 miles from Great River, NY)
  • 5 days ago

Kforce's client, a premier Long Island, New York (NY) based commercial real estate management company is seeking to add another Property Accountant with Yardi software experience to their team....

Assistant Staff Accountant (Temporary)

  • Westbury, NY (23 miles from Great River, NY)
  • 7 days ago
  • Westbury, NY (23 miles from Great River, NY)
  • 7 days ago

Responsibilities of this position would include Balance Sheet Reconciliations, Variance Analysis, Forecasting, Journal Entries and Budgeting....

Staff Accountant

  • Huntingtn Sta, NY (12 miles from Great River, NY)
  • 8 days ago
  • Huntingtn Sta, NY (12 miles from Great River, NY)
  • 8 days ago

Manage month-end close procedures, including journal entries and financial statement preparation. Prepare and analyze balance sheets and accruals....

Senior Grant & Budget Analyst

  • Brentwood, NY (6 miles from Great River, NY)
  • 12 days ago
  • Brentwood, NY (6 miles from Great River, NY)
  • 12 days ago

Job Details Job Location : Brentwood Mental Health Clinic - Brentwood, NY Position Type : Full Time Education Level : Bachelors Degree Salary Range : $56000.00 - $84000.00 Salary Travel Percentage...

Project Accountant

  • Ronkonkoma, NY (6 miles from Great River, NY)
  • 15 days ago
  • Ronkonkoma, NY (6 miles from Great River, NY)
  • 15 days ago

Project Accountant Responsible for managing the financial administration of construction projects, with a focus on subcontractor invoicing, vendor payments, and owner billing through AIA requisitions...

Temporary Staff Accountant - Melville

  • Melville, NY (13 miles from Great River, NY)
  • 18 days ago
  • Melville, NY (13 miles from Great River, NY)
  • 18 days ago

Responsibilities Prepare monthly corporate journal entries along with certain account reconciliations and analyses to support such journal entries recorded as part of the monthly/quarterly close process...

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Salary for Accountant Jobs in Great River, NY

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Highest Education Level

Accountants in Great River, NY offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
54.6%
Master's Degree
28.2%
Associate's Degree
6.8%
High School or GED
4.6%
Vocational Degree or Certification
3.8%
Doctorate Degree
1.0%
Some College
0.7%
Some High School
0.2%


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