Accountant Jobs in Tarrytown, 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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Staff Accountant

“ Staff Accountant Purpose of Position: The Staff Accountant is responsible for the preparation of financial statements, G/L account analysis, journal entries, reconciliations, payroll, and AP....

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Retail Tax Expert

  • Intuit
  • New York, NY (24 miles from Tarrytown, NY)
  • 2 days ago
  • New York, NY (24 miles from Tarrytown, 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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Senior Development Accountant

  • CBRE
  • New York, NY (24 miles from Tarrytown, NY)
  • 17 hours ago
  • New York, NY (24 miles from Tarrytown, NY)
  • 17 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 (24 miles from Tarrytown, NY)
  • 17 hours ago
  • New York, NY (24 miles from Tarrytown, NY)
  • 17 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 (24 miles from Tarrytown, NY)
  • 18 hours ago
  • New York, NY (24 miles from Tarrytown, NY)
  • 18 hours ago

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

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Accountant, Google Fixed Assets

  • Google
  • New York, NY (24 miles from Tarrytown, NY)
  • 19 hours ago
  • New York, NY (24 miles from Tarrytown, NY)
  • 19 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 (24 miles from Tarrytown, NY)
  • 19 hours ago
  • Westbury, NY (24 miles from Tarrytown, NY)
  • 19 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 (12 miles from Tarrytown, NY)
  • 22 hours ago
  • Mount Vernon, NY (12 miles from Tarrytown, NY)
  • 22 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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Senior Accountant

  • Atrium Staffing
  • Little Falls, NJ (23 miles from Tarrytown, NY)
  • 22 hours ago
  • Little Falls, NJ (23 miles from Tarrytown, NY)
  • 22 hours ago

Responsibilities of the Senior Accountant: The Senior Accountant will have oversight of the AP & AR processes. Assist the CFO with month-/year-end close duties....

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BIC Accountant, level I, Local-FSB1

  • Atlas Copco Drilling Solutions
  • Bogota, NJ (17 miles from Tarrytown, NY)
  • 22 hours ago
  • Bogota, NJ (17 miles from Tarrytown, NY)
  • 22 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....

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Remote Staff Accountant

  • Kforce
  • New York, NY (24 miles from Tarrytown, NY)
  • 22 hours ago
  • New York, NY (24 miles from Tarrytown, NY)
  • 22 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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Fund Accountant, Private Credit

  • Point72
  • New York, NY (24 miles from Tarrytown, NY)
  • 22 hours ago
  • New York, NY (24 miles from Tarrytown, NY)
  • 22 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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Tax Staff Accountant

  • UHY
  • New York, NY (24 miles from Tarrytown, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY (24 miles from Tarrytown, NY)
  • 1 day ago

degree in accounting, finance, or a related field 1+ year of relevant experience Preferred education and experience Actively working towards achieving CPA or Enrolled Agent licensure or relevant certification...

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Senior Property Accountant

  • Solomon Page Group
  • New York, NY (24 miles from Tarrytown, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY (24 miles from Tarrytown, NY)
  • 1 day ago

Perform month-end and year-end close processes, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and variance analyses....

Hybrid

Quickbooks Accountant Full Charge

  • Congers, NY (6 miles from Tarrytown, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Congers, NY (6 miles from Tarrytown, NY)
  • 1 day ago

Expanding Rockland County CPA Firm (10 person) is looking to hire an additional Quickbooks Accountant. Must have 10 years of relevant Quickbooks experience....

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Salary for Accountant Jobs in Tarrytown, NY

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Highest Education Level

Accountants in Tarrytown, 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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