Accountant Jobs in Hawthorne, 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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Project Accountant

  • Greenwich, CT (10 miles from Hawthorne, NY)
  • 13 days ago
  • Greenwich, CT (10 miles from Hawthorne, NY)
  • 13 days ago

Skills: Bachelors Degree in Accounting or Business Management or closely related field. Personal effectiveness and credibility, analytical, good communication skills, proficiency and flexibility....

Staff Accountant

  • Syosset, NY (24 miles from Hawthorne, NY)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Syosset, NY (24 miles from Hawthorne, NY)
  • 6 hours ago

Primary Responsibilities: Bank reconciliations EOM reports Assist with accruals General Ledger Account Analysis AR, AP, Inventory, WIP Rec's Assist in journal entry preparation Physical inventory project...

Staff Accountant

  • Guttenberg, NJ (23 miles from Hawthorne, NY)
  • 11 hours ago
  • Guttenberg, NJ (23 miles from Hawthorne, NY)
  • 11 hours ago

Description Job Overview: As a Junior Accountant, you'll be responsible to assist with the financial activities of the Galaxy Condominium Association....

Accountant

  • Teterboro, NJ (21 miles from Hawthorne, NY)
  • 11 hours ago
  • Teterboro, NJ (21 miles from Hawthorne, NY)
  • 11 hours ago

Minimum Requirements Bachelors degree in accounting or finance from a four-year college or university and 3 years of related experience and/or formal training Ability to use Excel to create and maintain...

Staff Accountant

  • Norwalk, CT (19 miles from Hawthorne, NY)
  • 11 hours ago
  • Norwalk, CT (19 miles from Hawthorne, NY)
  • 11 hours ago

Maintain accurate electronic files and evidence to support the account reconciliations and journal entries. Assist with external and internal audits as required....

Senior Accountant

  • Mount Kisco, NY (8 miles from Hawthorne, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Mount Kisco, NY (8 miles from Hawthorne, NY)
  • 1 day ago

CLC Group Services is looking for a Senior Accountant to join our team!...

Senior Accountant

  • North Bergen, NJ (23 miles from Hawthorne, NY)
  • 2 days ago
  • North Bergen, NJ (23 miles from Hawthorne, NY)
  • 2 days ago

Experience with liabilities accounting Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field. Proficiency in Excel; working knowledge of Power BI is a plus....

Staff Accountant

  • Pearl River, NY (10 miles from Hawthorne, NY)
  • 4 days ago
  • Pearl River, NY (10 miles from Hawthorne, NY)
  • 4 days ago

Job Summary The Staff Accountant is responsible for performing a range of accounting and administrative tasks that include entering financial transactions into our internal databases, reconciling and...

Staff Accountant

  • Old Greenwich, CT (13 miles from Hawthorne, NY)
  • 4 days ago
  • Old Greenwich, CT (13 miles from Hawthorne, NY)
  • 4 days ago

About Us An iconic hotel in Greenwich, the Hyatt Regency Greenwich has been fully re-imagined, creating a new and unique experience in Fairfield County. With a strong emphasis on art, design,...

Senior Tax Accountant

  • White Plains, NY (4 miles from Hawthorne, NY)
  • 5 days ago
  • White Plains, NY (4 miles from Hawthorne, NY)
  • 5 days ago

You'll be joining a fantastic firm that handles clients on par with the Top 20 but maintains a personal and friendly atmosphere. Their beautiful NYC office is a welcoming space, and clients...

Payroll Staff Accountant (ID# 4287)

  • White Plains, NY (4 miles from Hawthorne, NY)
  • 5 days ago
  • White Plains, NY (4 miles from Hawthorne, NY)
  • 5 days ago

We are currently seeking a Payroll Staff Accountant to work within a non-profit housing organization in the White Plains, NY area....

Accountant (PT)

  • Paterson, NJ (23 miles from Hawthorne, NY)
  • 5 days ago
  • Paterson, NJ (23 miles from Hawthorne, NY)
  • 5 days ago

We are seeking a part-time accountant who will report to the Controller and will be responsible for assisting with the preparation of the College's accounting compliance requirements as needed....

Bookkeeping & Tax Accountant

  • White Plains, NY (4 miles from Hawthorne, NY)
  • 6 days ago
  • White Plains, NY (4 miles from Hawthorne, NY)
  • 6 days ago

Location: Mamaroneck Ave, White Plains, NY 10601 Seeking an intern accountant, in finance or tax....

Accountant I

  • Hawthorne, NY
  • 6 days ago
  • Hawthorne, NY
  • 6 days ago

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Bachelors Degree in Accounting or a closely related discipline. An Associates Degree and two years of experience in Accounting is also acceptable....

Senior Accountant: $75K - $95K

  • White Plains, NY (4 miles from Hawthorne, NY)
  • 6 days ago
  • White Plains, NY (4 miles from Hawthorne, NY)
  • 6 days ago

Qualifications: Bachelors degree in accounting is preferred but not required. 5+ years of full-cycle accounting experience. Intercompany transaction experience is preferred....

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Highest Education Level

Accountants in Hawthorne, NY offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
54.5%
Master's Degree
28.2%
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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