Accountant Jobs in Huntington Station, 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....

Senior Accountant

  • Westbury, NY (12 miles from Huntington Station, NY)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Westbury, NY (12 miles from Huntington Station, NY)
  • 45+ days ago

Qualifications: Bachelors Degree in Accounting is Finance is required. CPA designation a plus 3-5 years of accounting experience, preferable in the apparel, retail, or consumer goods industry....

Project Accountant

  • Greenwich, CT (20 miles from Huntington Station, NY)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Greenwich, CT (20 miles from Huntington Station, NY)
  • 45+ 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

  • Rockville Centre, NY (17 miles from Huntington Station, NY)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Rockville Centre, NY (17 miles from Huntington Station, NY)
  • 5 hours ago

Assist senior accountant with the abandoned property research and mail merge....

Whole Loan Accountant

  • Greenwich, CT (20 miles from Huntington Station, NY)
  • 7 hours ago
  • Greenwich, CT (20 miles from Huntington Station, NY)
  • 7 hours ago

Whole Loan Accountant Greenwich, CT Whole Loan Accountant Greenwich, CT (4 days onsite) $100,000 - $140,000 Full-Time | Permanent | Immediate Need Why This Role?...

CPA Practice for Sale

  • Valley Stream, NY (20 miles from Huntington Station, NY)
  • 2 days ago
  • Valley Stream, NY (20 miles from Huntington Station, NY)
  • 2 days ago

Not a job, if you are an experienced CPA, minimum 10 years current experience or you are a small firm, take over $1M+ recession proof practice after short transition period. Highly profitable....

Senior Accountant

  • Bellmore, NY (13 miles from Huntington Station, NY)
  • 3 days ago
  • Bellmore, NY (13 miles from Huntington Station, NY)
  • 3 days ago

Parabit is currently seeking a dynamic Senior Accountant to join its New York Team. The candidate should have an in-depth knowledge and understanding of this line of work....

Staff / Semi-Senior Accountant

  • Garden City, NY (15 miles from Huntington Station, NY)
  • 3 days ago
  • Garden City, NY (15 miles from Huntington Station, NY)
  • 3 days ago

Kforce has a client that is seeking to hire a Staff/Semi-Senior Accountant in Garden City, New York (NY)....

Staff Accountant

  • Garden City, NY (15 miles from Huntington Station, NY)
  • 3 days ago
  • Garden City, NY (15 miles from Huntington Station, NY)
  • 3 days ago

Kforce's client, one of Long Island, NY's most prominent Real Estate firms, is seeking a talented Staff Accountant to join their expanding Controller's department....

Staff Accountant

  • Amityville, NY (9 miles from Huntington Station, NY)
  • 3 days ago
  • Amityville, NY (9 miles from Huntington Station, NY)
  • 3 days ago

Assist senior accountant with the abandoned property research and mail merge....

Senior Accountant

  • Hauppauge, NY (9 miles from Huntington Station, NY)
  • 3 days ago
  • Hauppauge, NY (9 miles from Huntington Station, NY)
  • 3 days ago

Education and/or Experience: Bachelors Degree in Accounting, Finance or similar required Three plus years of advanced accounting experience required Essential Skills: Ability to multi-task Excellent...

Senior Tax Accountant

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

Summary:As a Senior Tax Accountant, you will develop and maintain solid client relationships while working on challenging assignments....

Revenue Analyst (Hybrid)

  • Edgewood, NY (6 miles from Huntington Station, NY)
  • 5 days ago
  • Edgewood, NY (6 miles from Huntington Station, NY)
  • 5 days ago

At Broadridge, we've built a culture where the highest goal is to empower others to accomplish more. If youre passionate about developing your career, while helping others along the way, come join...

Remote Work

Temporary Accountant - Remote

  • Melville, NY (3 miles from Huntington Station, NY)
  • 7 days ago
  • Melville, NY (3 miles from Huntington Station, NY)
  • 7 days ago

Job Order Number: DG0251055 Job Title: Temporary Accountant - Remote Company: FlexStaff Location: Melville, NY Salary: Education: Information Not Provided Experience: Information Not Provided Hours:...

Remote Work

Accountant

  • Great Neck, NY (18 miles from Huntington Station, NY)
  • 7 days ago
  • Great Neck, NY (18 miles from Huntington Station, NY)
  • 7 days ago

Accountant A well-established company based in Great Neck, NY is seeking a hands-on Accountant to manage the day-to-day financial operations across multiple entities....

Demographic Data for Huntington Station, NY

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Salary for Accountant Jobs in Huntington Station, NY

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Highest Education Level

Accountants in Huntington Station, 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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