Accountant Jobs in Lynbrook, 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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Tax Lead EA / CPA REMOTE ( Seasonal ) ( Remote )

  • JDA TSG
  • New York, NY (16 miles from Lynbrook, NY)
  • 4 days ago
  • JDA TSG
  • New York, NY (16 miles from Lynbrook, NY)
  • 4 days ago

Tax Team Lead (Seasonal) Remote | Full Time | $36/hour + Incentives/Bonus Potential | 401K + Match Opportunity Highlights: $36/hour + incentives Wide range of shifts, including weekends and...

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Retail Tax Expert

  • Intuit
  • New York, NY (18 miles from Lynbrook, NY)
  • 2 days ago
  • New York, NY (18 miles from Lynbrook, NY)
  • 2 days ago

Overview Intuit is seeking highly motivated individuals to join our dynamic team as dedicated Tax Experts Retail On-Site in one of our new TurboTax locations across the United States on a seasonal...

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Staff Accountant

  • Richmond University Medical Center
  • Staten Island, NY (22 miles from Lynbrook, NY)
  • 7 hours ago
  • Staten Island, NY (22 miles from Lynbrook, NY)
  • 7 hours ago

Month-end close process, including prepare, review, and post journal entries. Maintain and reconcile balance sheet and general ledger accounts. Assist with annual audit preparations....

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Senior Development Accountant

  • CBRE
  • New York, NY (18 miles from Lynbrook, NY)
  • 15 hours ago
  • New York, NY (18 miles from Lynbrook, NY)
  • 15 hours ago

This includes, but is not limited to, monthly journal entries and g/l maintenance, account reconciliation and analysis, budgeting, and financial reporting....

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Senior Accountant

  • GlossGenius
  • New York, NY (18 miles from Lynbrook, NY)
  • 15 hours ago
  • New York, NY (18 miles from Lynbrook, NY)
  • 15 hours ago

What You'll Do Month-End Close: Assist in executing a timely and accurate monthly close process, including journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations across the general ledger Accounts Payable...

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Senior Accountant

  • JRM Construction Management, LLC
  • New York, NY (18 miles from Lynbrook, NY)
  • 15 hours ago
  • New York, NY (18 miles from Lynbrook, NY)
  • 15 hours ago

Prepare and record journal entries, reconcile general ledger accounts, and assist in month-end and year-end close activities....

Hybrid

Accountant, Google Fixed Assets

  • Google
  • New York, NY (18 miles from Lynbrook, NY)
  • 16 hours ago
  • New York, NY (18 miles from Lynbrook, NY)
  • 16 hours ago

entries for your related process, and partner with business for new process/product implementations....

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Sr Lease Accountant

  • Barnes & Noble
  • Westbury, NY (9 miles from Lynbrook, NY)
  • 16 hours ago
  • Westbury, NY (9 miles from Lynbrook, NY)
  • 16 hours ago

Knowledge & Experience Bachelors degree in accounting. Minimum Four years work experience in the accounting field, lease accounting required.. Masters in accounting and/or CPA Preferred....

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Payroll/General Accountant

  • Westchester Community Health Center
  • Mount Vernon, NY (19 miles from Lynbrook, NY)
  • 19 hours ago
  • Mount Vernon, NY (19 miles from Lynbrook, NY)
  • 19 hours ago

Prepares and Enters Payroll Journal Entries. Filing. Prepares support for Bi-Weekly Federal drawdown. Ensures all payroll year-end adjustments and processes are complete....

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BIC Accountant, level I, Local-FSB1

  • Atlas Copco Drilling Solutions
  • Bogota, NJ (23 miles from Lynbrook, NY)
  • 19 hours ago
  • Bogota, NJ (23 miles from Lynbrook, NY)
  • 19 hours ago

Your role Bring your curiosity to work as our next Accountant. You will be part of our finance team reporting to the Business Controller....

Hybrid

Remote Staff Accountant

  • Kforce
  • New York, NY (18 miles from Lynbrook, NY)
  • 19 hours ago
  • New York, NY (18 miles from Lynbrook, NY)
  • 19 hours ago

Key Responsibilities: Prepare and post journal entries, including accruals, prepaids, and reclassifications Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts with a high level of accuracy Perform detailed...

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Accountant

  • Arch Capital Group Ltd.
  • Garden City, NY (5 miles from Lynbrook, NY)
  • 19 hours ago
  • Garden City, NY (5 miles from Lynbrook, NY)
  • 19 hours ago

entries with supporting documentation, ensuring compliance with internal controls and accounting standards Support income statement close activities and assist with related financial reporting deliverables...

Hybrid

Fund Accountant, Private Credit

  • Point72
  • New York, NY (18 miles from Lynbrook, NY)
  • 19 hours ago
  • New York, NY (18 miles from Lynbrook, NY)
  • 19 hours ago

A Career with Point72's Finance Team The Finance team provides a broad range of timely, accurate, relevant, and objective financial information, advice, and services to its business partners, with...

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Senior Accountant

  • Sensor Tower
  • New York City, NY (17 miles from Lynbrook, NY)
  • 19 hours ago
  • New York City, NY (17 miles from Lynbrook, NY)
  • 19 hours ago

Core Accounting & AI Automation Month-End Close: Assist with month-end close process, including journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and variance analysis as needed....

In Person

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Salary for Accountant Jobs in Lynbrook, NY

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Highest Education Level

Accountants in Lynbrook, NY offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
54.6%
Master's Degree
28.3%
Associate's Degree
6.8%
High School or GED
4.5%
Vocational Degree or Certification
3.8%
Doctorate Degree
1.0%
Some College
0.7%
Some High School
0.2%


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