Accountant Jobs in Huntington, 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....

Fund Accountant

  • Stamford, CT (14 miles from Huntington, NY)
  • moments ago
  • Stamford, CT (14 miles from Huntington, NY)
  • moments ago

Position Our Finance team is looking for a Fund Accountant who is excited to become a part of a growing organization, one that has a reputation for delivering excellence to its clients for generations...

Senior Accountant

  • Westport, CT (18 miles from Huntington, NY)
  • 7 hours ago
  • Westport, CT (18 miles from Huntington, NY)
  • 7 hours ago

Prepare journal entries related to month-end closing activities. Prepare and perform month-end balance sheet reconciliations....

Project Accountant

  • Greenwich, CT (15 miles from Huntington, NY)
  • 12 hours ago
  • Greenwich, CT (15 miles from Huntington, NY)
  • 12 hours 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

  • Woodbury, NY (4 miles from Huntington, NY)
  • 2 days ago
  • Woodbury, NY (4 miles from Huntington, NY)
  • 2 days ago

Responsibilities: Perform a variety of day-to-day accounting functions, including account reconciliations, preparing journal entries, and investigating and resolving account discrepancies Responsibility...

Tax Accountant & Bookkeeper PT/FT Potential Junior Partner

  • Saint James, NY (12 miles from Huntington, NY)
  • 2 days ago
  • Saint James, NY (12 miles from Huntington, NY)
  • 2 days ago

About us: We are a small tax accountant firm providing corporate and individual taxes for our clients. We also provide payroll taxes, sales taxes, and bookkeeping services....

Junior Fiduciary Accountant

  • Stamford, CT (14 miles from Huntington, NY)
  • 3 days ago
  • Stamford, CT (14 miles from Huntington, NY)
  • 3 days ago

Junior Fiduciary Accountant Overview: A well-established and highly respected private client services firm is seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Junior Fiduciary Accountant to join its Trusts &...

Accountant

  • Bethpage, NY (9 miles from Huntington, NY)
  • 4 days ago
  • Bethpage, NY (9 miles from Huntington, NY)
  • 4 days ago

Accountant - Onsite in Bethpage NY. 1. Perform and manage accounts receivable and accounts payable data entry activities. 2. Reconcile customer and supplier statements 3....

Budget Analyst- Administration Shared Services Stony Brook University

  • Stony Brook, NY (15 miles from Huntington, NY)
  • 4 days ago
  • Stony Brook, NY (15 miles from Huntington, NY)
  • 4 days ago

Required Qualifications (as evidenced by an attached resume): Bachelor's degree (foreign equivalent or higher). Three (3) years of full-time finance, budgeting and/or data modeling experience....

Senior Accountant

  • Bridgeport, CT (22 miles from Huntington, NY)
  • 5 days ago
  • Bridgeport, CT (22 miles from Huntington, NY)
  • 5 days ago

Degree in Accounting or equivalent work experience + 4+ years of relevant accounting experience + Proven experience leading a team under pressure to meet deadlinescombined with the ability to communicate...

Accountant, General Insurance Controllership

  • Wilton, CT (23 miles from Huntington, NY)
  • 5 days ago
  • Wilton, CT (23 miles from Huntington, NY)
  • 5 days ago

About the role The Accountant is integral in supporting AIG's General Insurance Controllership team, with primary responsibility for operational controlling as it relates to insurance claims disbursements...

Budget Analyst- Administration Shared Services

  • Stony Brook, NY (15 miles from Huntington, NY)
  • 5 days ago
  • Stony Brook, NY (15 miles from Huntington, NY)
  • 5 days ago

Required Qualifications (as evidenced by an attached resume): Bachelor's degree (foreign equivalent or higher). Three (3) years of full-time finance, budgeting and/or data modeling experience....

Accountant

  • Westbury, NY (11 miles from Huntington, NY)
  • 5 days ago
  • Westbury, NY (11 miles from Huntington, NY)
  • 5 days ago

Prepares monthly fiscal reports and all supporting schedules to reflect financial status of assigned business entities in a timely manner Prepares and records asset, liability, revenue, and expense journal...

Senior Investment Accountant - Remote

  • Norwalk, CT (17 miles from Huntington, NY)
  • 6 days ago
  • Norwalk, CT (17 miles from Huntington, NY)
  • 6 days ago

Key Responsibilities: Prepare and review investment accounting reports, financial statements, and disclosures in accordance with US GAAP and statutory accounting principles....

Remote Work

Entry Level Accountant

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

company is seeking an Entry Level Accountant to join its team....

Demographic Data for Huntington, NY

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Salary for Accountant Jobs in Huntington, NY

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Highest Education Level

Accountants in Huntington, 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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