Accountant Jobs in New Hyde Park, 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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Senior Accountant

  • Stamford, CT (22 miles from New Hyde Park, NY)
  • 7 hours ago
  • Stamford, CT (22 miles from New Hyde Park, NY)
  • 7 hours ago

Documentation - Ensuring support for all journal entries, reconciliations and analysis are clear, accurate and accessible to all stakeholders and “audit ready”....

Accounting Professional

  • College Point, NY (8 miles from New Hyde Park, NY)
  • 9 hours ago
  • College Point, NY (8 miles from New Hyde Park, NY)
  • 9 hours ago

QuickBooks Certified Professional Needed Our growing accounting department is seeking an experienced QuickBooks Certified Professional to help update and streamline our processes. Responsibilities...

Senior Accountant, Financial Reporting

  • New York, NY (16 miles from New Hyde Park, NY)
  • 10 hours ago
  • New York, NY (16 miles from New Hyde Park, NY)
  • 10 hours ago

Do you thrive when faced with complex problems? Are you the type of person who can roll up their sleeves and work with individuals from other business units to develop something where there was...

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Staff Accountant (CN)

  • New York, NY (16 miles from New Hyde Park, NY)
  • 15 hours ago
  • New York, NY (16 miles from New Hyde Park, NY)
  • 15 hours ago

Record daily journal entries and support expense tracking. Assist with invoice entry and payment processing for various vendors....

Staff Accountant

  • Melville, NY (14 miles from New Hyde Park, NY)
  • 15 hours ago
  • Melville, NY (14 miles from New Hyde Park, NY)
  • 15 hours ago

Drive Month-End Success : Take charge of key month-end activities, including preparing journal entries and uploading results into our corporate ERP system....

Senior Accountant

  • Melville, NY (14 miles from New Hyde Park, NY)
  • 15 hours ago
  • Melville, NY (14 miles from New Hyde Park, NY)
  • 15 hours ago

Responsibilities: Month-End Leadership: Take charge of month-end closing activities, including the preparation of journal entries and comprehensive account analysis and reconciliations....

Senior Accountant - Assistant Controller (ID# 4418)

  • Melville, NY (14 miles from New Hyde Park, NY)
  • 15 hours ago
  • Melville, NY (14 miles from New Hyde Park, NY)
  • 15 hours ago

Our client, a leading wholesale product supplier is adding a Senior Accountant / Assistant Controller to their team in NY Summary of Collaboration: The role will harmonize with the Controller....

Property Accountant

  • Greenwich, CT (20 miles from New Hyde Park, NY)
  • 15 hours ago
  • Greenwich, CT (20 miles from New Hyde Park, NY)
  • 15 hours ago

PROPERTY ACCOUNTANT Location: Greenwich, CT JOB DESCRIPTION: Property Accountant Position Overview We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Temporary Consultant to oversee the accounting and...

Staff Accountant

  • Melville, NY (14 miles from New Hyde Park, NY)
  • 15 hours ago
  • Melville, NY (14 miles from New Hyde Park, NY)
  • 15 hours ago

entry review/posting Review preparation of monthly Intercompany Debit Memos for chargeback to groups Review/post journal entries for Concur monthly reclass activity to the correct accounts....

Forensic Certified Public Accountant (CPA) - Insurance Claims

  • Melville, NY (14 miles from New Hyde Park, NY)
  • 15 hours ago
  • Melville, NY (14 miles from New Hyde Park, NY)
  • 15 hours ago

Are you a detail-oriented forensic accountant with a passion for digging deeper into the numbers?...

Staff Accountant (Property Management)

  • New York, NY (16 miles from New Hyde Park, NY)
  • 16 hours ago
  • New York, NY (16 miles from New Hyde Park, NY)
  • 16 hours ago

.- Record all reclassification journal entries on cash receipts and bank transfer.- Generate monthly Accounts Payable Aging reports for Borinquen, Fania, Mill Brook, W 108th street, West 80's and Tres...

Project Accountant

  • Bronx, NY (13 miles from New Hyde Park, NY)
  • 18 hours ago
  • Bronx, NY (13 miles from New Hyde Park, NY)
  • 18 hours ago

Job Description Position: Project Accountant Reports to: Sr....

Revenue Analyst

  • Long Island City, NY (13 miles from New Hyde Park, NY)
  • 18 hours ago
  • Long Island City, NY (13 miles from New Hyde Park, NY)
  • 18 hours ago

entries, and grants closeouts Make recommendations to the program representatives for changes and corrections of errors Prepare fiscal summary reports and analyses, making recommendations to supervisory...

Senior Tax Accountant

  • New York, NY (16 miles from New Hyde Park, NY)
  • 19 hours ago
  • New York, NY (16 miles from New Hyde Park, NY)
  • 19 hours ago

Preferred Experience/Skills for the Senior Tax Accountant: 3+ years of public accounting or industry experience is preferred....

Senior Accountant

  • New York, NY (16 miles from New Hyde Park, NY)
  • 19 hours ago
  • New York, NY (16 miles from New Hyde Park, NY)
  • 19 hours ago

As Vidmob's Senior Accountant, you will play a pivotal role in our finance organization, bridging operational accounting with strategic financial leadership....

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Salary for Accountant Jobs in New Hyde Park, NY

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Highest Education Level

Accountants in New Hyde Park, NY offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
54.5%
Master's Degree
28.1%
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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