Accountant Jobs in Newburgh, 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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Cost Accountant

  • Peekskill, NY (18 miles from Newburgh, NY)
  • 2 days ago
  • Peekskill, NY (18 miles from Newburgh, NY)
  • 2 days ago

Cost Accountant oversees manufacturing activities, annual cost rolls, ensuring accurate recording of costs, analysis of variances, and adherence to accounting standards....

Budget Analyst NF-03

  • West Point, NY (10 miles from Newburgh, NY)
  • 3 days ago
  • West Point, NY (10 miles from Newburgh, NY)
  • 3 days ago

Serves as a Budget Analyst for Nonappropriated Fund (NAF) programs. As a team member, works under the guidance of and providing assistance to a higher-level analyst or supervisor by using...

Grant Accountant - Temporary

  • Peekskill, NY (18 miles from Newburgh, NY)
  • 4 days ago
  • Peekskill, NY (18 miles from Newburgh, NY)
  • 4 days ago

Sun River Health is seeking a full-time Grant Accountant to join our Peekskill Executive Office....

Accountant

  • Cortlandt Manor, NY (18 miles from Newburgh, NY)
  • 9 days ago
  • Cortlandt Manor, NY (18 miles from Newburgh, NY)
  • 9 days ago

Our client, a leader in the Healthcare space is adding 2 Accountants to their team. This role will be in-office with work life flexibility, including a 35-hr work week....

Staff Accountant

  • Buchanan, NY (19 miles from Newburgh, NY)
  • 9 days ago
  • Buchanan, NY (19 miles from Newburgh, NY)
  • 9 days ago

Our Healthcare client is seeking a Staff Accountant to book Journal entries, Accruals, Prepaids, and assist with Budgets and Fixed Assets....

Senior Accountant

  • Buchanan, NY (19 miles from Newburgh, NY)
  • 9 days ago
  • Buchanan, NY (19 miles from Newburgh, NY)
  • 9 days ago

Degree in Accounting CPAs, a plus Advanced Microsoft Excel Healthcare or Non-Profit Experience, a plus...

Staff Accountant

  • Florida, NY (22 miles from Newburgh, NY)
  • 18 days ago
  • Florida, NY (22 miles from Newburgh, NY)
  • 18 days ago

Responsibilities Assist with the month-end close process, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial reporting Prepare monthly consolidated financial statements and internal reports...

Senior Accountant (Full Time, Day Shifts)

  • Poughkeepsie, NY (12 miles from Newburgh, NY)
  • 22 days ago
  • Poughkeepsie, NY (12 miles from Newburgh, NY)
  • 22 days ago

What you bring to the Farm Bachelor degree in Accounting, Business, or a comparable field, required 2+ years of General Accounting and Accounts Payable experience, required 2+ years Supervisory experience...

Grants Accountant

  • Stone Ridge, NY (23 miles from Newburgh, NY)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Stone Ridge, NY (23 miles from Newburgh, NY)
  • 60+ days ago

The Grants Accountant is responsible for all facets of grant financial recordkeeping....

Accountant

  • Middletown, NY (23 miles from Newburgh, NY)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Middletown, NY (23 miles from Newburgh, NY)
  • 90+ days ago

A/R, cash/denial postings, and billing/follow up on MCO insurance claims Completes external audit work as assigned and assists with internal audit functions Preparation of recurring and adjusting journal...

Demographic Data for Newburgh, NY

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Salary for Accountant Jobs in Newburgh, NY

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Highest Education Level

Accountants in Newburgh, 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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