Accountant Jobs in Valhalla, 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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Forensic Accountant

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS Selectees who are not FBI financial analysts or forensic accountants are required to attend a mandatory five-week Forensic Accountant Core Training Session (FACTS) held at the...

Fiduciary Accountant (Hybrid)

  • Stamford, CT (13 miles from Valhalla, NY)
  • moments ago
  • Stamford, CT (13 miles from Valhalla, NY)
  • moments ago

Description: We are seeking a Fiduciary Accountant to join our team....

Accountant (Bilingual English/Korean)

  • Englewood Cliffs, NJ (16 miles from Valhalla, NY)
  • 1 hour ago
  • Englewood Cliffs, NJ (16 miles from Valhalla, NY)
  • 1 hour ago

Summary Develops, implements, and/or maintains one or more accounting systems: Journal entries, General Ledger, Accounts Receivables, Accounts Payable, Revenue Reconciliation, etc....

Senior Technical Accountant

  • Mahwah, NJ (20 miles from Valhalla, NY)
  • 2 hours ago
  • Mahwah, NJ (20 miles from Valhalla, NY)
  • 2 hours ago

Let us describe the challenge we'll offer As a senior technical accountant at Polestar you will work alongside headquarters and specialize in complex technical accounting matters, financial reporting...

Senior Property Accountant

  • Paterson, NJ (23 miles from Valhalla, NY)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Paterson, NJ (23 miles from Valhalla, NY)
  • 6 hours ago

Our client is a reputable real estate investment and development firm with over 30 years of industry success, is seeking a Senior Property Accountant to join their growing team....

Senior Property Accountant

  • Bogota, NJ (19 miles from Valhalla, NY)
  • 16 hours ago
  • Bogota, NJ (19 miles from Valhalla, NY)
  • 16 hours ago

Our client is a reputable real estate investment and development firm with over 30 years of industry success, is seeking a Senior Property Accountant to join their growing team....

Senior Property Accountant

  • Garfield, NJ (22 miles from Valhalla, NY)
  • 16 hours ago
  • Garfield, NJ (22 miles from Valhalla, NY)
  • 16 hours ago

Our client is a reputable real estate investment and development firm with over 30 years of industry success, is seeking a Senior Property Accountant to join their growing team....

Senior Property Accountant

  • Hackensack, NJ (19 miles from Valhalla, NY)
  • 16 hours ago
  • Hackensack, NJ (19 miles from Valhalla, NY)
  • 16 hours ago

Our client is a reputable real estate investment and development firm with over 30 years of industry success, is seeking a Senior Property Accountant to join their growing team....

Accountant, Actuarial Financial Reporting

  • Wilton, CT (19 miles from Valhalla, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Wilton, CT (19 miles from Valhalla, NY)
  • 1 day ago

Job Requirements: Bachelors Degree in Accounting 5+ years of experience in finance roles (controlling, analytics, financial reporting) in the Property & Casualty industry....

Fund Accountant

  • Stamford, CT (13 miles from Valhalla, NY)
  • 3 days ago
  • Stamford, CT (13 miles from Valhalla, NY)
  • 3 days ago

JOB FUNCTION The Fund Accountant will report to the Fund Controller....

Property Accountant

  • Fort Lee, NJ (19 miles from Valhalla, NY)
  • 4 days ago
  • Fort Lee, NJ (19 miles from Valhalla, NY)
  • 4 days ago

Kforce's client, a growing real estate company, is seeking a Property Accountant in Fort Lee, NJ....

Part-Time Accountant/Bookkeeper

  • New Hyde Park, NY (24 miles from Valhalla, NY)
  • 4 days ago
  • New Hyde Park, NY (24 miles from Valhalla, NY)
  • 4 days ago

FlexStaff is seeking a part-time (3 days/week) Accountant/Bookkeeper for our client's team, a marketing promotions company....

Temp Accountant (Fixed Assets)

  • White Plains, NY (4 miles from Valhalla, NY)
  • 4 days ago
  • White Plains, NY (4 miles from Valhalla, NY)
  • 4 days ago

Prepare and input recurring and non-recurring semi complex journal entries. Assist with the monthly posting of accruable invoices (O&M and Capital) from the open invoice report....

Tax Accountant

  • Woodbury, NY (24 miles from Valhalla, NY)
  • 4 days ago
  • Woodbury, NY (24 miles from Valhalla, NY)
  • 4 days ago

Duties We are seeking a detail-oriented and knowledgeable Tax Professional to join our team. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of tax regulations and financial planning, with...

Senior Accountant

  • Harrison, NY (8 miles from Valhalla, NY)
  • 4 days ago
  • Harrison, NY (8 miles from Valhalla, NY)
  • 4 days ago

Our business, your impact, our opportunity: What you'll be doing: Prepare and post journal entries across multiple entities, including cash, accruals, premiums, losses, and acquisition costs Complete...

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Highest Education Level

Accountants in Valhalla, 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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