Accountant Jobs in New York

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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We are a growing CPA firm seeking a highly experienced Tax Accountant with a strong background in U.S. and New York State tax compliance....

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...

Senior Accountant

  • New York, NY
  • 3 hours ago
  • New York, NY
  • 3 hours ago

Prepare and review journal entries, ensuring proper classification and supporting documentation. Reconcile intercompany accounts and prepare consolidation entries as needed....

Remote Accountant

  • New York, NY
  • 3 hours ago
  • New York, NY
  • 3 hours ago

Reconciling general ledger, journal entries, and bank statements. Preparing and analyzing monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements....

Remote Work

Senior Accountant - (New York State)

  • Watertown, NY
  • 3 hours ago
  • Watertown, NY
  • 3 hours ago

Qualifications, Skills and Experience : Bachelors degree in Accounting is required 2 to 5 years of accounting experience required....

Staff Accountant

  • New York, NY
  • 8 hours ago
  • New York, NY
  • 8 hours ago

Assist in month-end closings by preparing journal entries and schedules monthly. Distribute monthly GL's to the departments including P&L's to the Executive Committee....

Senior Accountant

  • Garden City, NY
  • 13 hours ago
  • Garden City, NY
  • 13 hours ago

Information: Show/Hide Senior Accountant Applicants - Please note that it is required that you are on an active Senior Accountant competitive list with Civil Service to apply....

Senior Accountant - Private Markets Implementations

  • New York, NY
  • 19 hours ago
  • New York, NY
  • 19 hours ago

As a leading financial services and healthcare technology company based on revenue, SS&C is headquartered in Windsor, Connecticut, and has 27,000+ employees in 35 countries. Some 20,000 financial...

Property Accountant

  • Syracuse, NY
  • 1 day ago
  • Syracuse, NY
  • 1 day ago

Set up and monitor recurring journal entries and ensure accurate monthly entries for A/P, prepaids, and accruals....

Channel Sales Consultant - CPA Centric (T)

  • Smithtown, NY
  • 1 day ago
  • Smithtown, NY
  • 1 day ago

Collaborate with key referral sources, including Accountants, Banks, and existing Paychex clients, with the goal of education, consultation and to secure referrals to end user sales....

Staff Accountant

  • New York, NY
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY
  • 1 day ago

The Staff Accountant will be responsible for all financial reports for the New York, Los Angeles and Chicago offices....

Managed Care Accountant

  • New York, NY
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY
  • 1 day ago

Kforce has a client that is seeking a Managed Care Accountant in New York, NY....

Staff Accountant

  • New York, NY
  • 2 days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 2 days ago

Staff Accountant New York Posted: 06/25/2025 Employment Type: Temporary Pay Rate: $38-45/hour Job Description Our client is looking to add Staff Accountant to their team....

Senior Fund Accountant - Credit-Focused Investment Manager

  • New York, NY
  • 2 days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 2 days ago

Job Function: Responsible for finance and accounting for a newly launched publicly traded fund. Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, ensuring accuracy,...

Accountant

  • Clarence, NY
  • 2 days ago
  • Clarence, NY
  • 2 days ago

Accountant- Clarence, NY!...

Demographic Data for New York

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Salary for Accountant Jobs in New York

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Highest Education Level

Accountants in New York 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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