Accountant Remote & Hybrid Only 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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Tax Lead EA / CPA REMOTE ( Seasonal ) ( Remote )

Tax Team Lead (Seasonal) Remote | Full Time | $36/hour + Incentives/Bonus Potential | 401K + Match Opportunity Highlights: $36/hour + incentives Wide range of shifts, including weekends and...

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2026 Assistant Accountant - Buffalo

  • Turner Construction
  • Buffalo, NY
  • 6 hours ago
  • Buffalo, NY
  • 6 hours ago

Qualifications: Bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance from an an accredited and credentialed degree program, or an equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience....

Hybrid

Accountant (Hybrid)

  • Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
  • Troy, NY
  • 7 hours ago
  • Troy, NY
  • 7 hours ago

The accountant is also responsible for supporting the Institutes human resources and finance functions around employee fringe benefits and compliance....

Hybrid

Senior Accountant

  • JRM Construction Management, LLC
  • New York, NY
  • 14 hours ago
  • New York, NY
  • 14 hours ago

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

Hybrid

Remote Staff Accountant

  • Kforce
  • New York, NY
  • 18 hours ago
  • New York, NY
  • 18 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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Accountant

  • Arch Capital Group Ltd.
  • Garden City, NY
  • 18 hours ago
  • Garden City, NY
  • 18 hours ago

entries with supporting documentation, ensuring compliance with internal controls and accounting standards Support income statement close activities and assist with related financial reporting deliverables...

Hybrid

Senior Property Accountant

  • Solomon Page Group
  • New York, NY
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY
  • 1 day ago

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

Hybrid

Accountant I

  • University of Rochester
  • Albany, NY
  • 2 days ago
  • Albany, NY
  • 2 days ago

Process journal entries as needed. Prepares routine working papers, exhibits, and summaries supporting findings and recommendations....

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Senior Accountant

  • The Jewish Museum
  • New York, NY
  • 3 days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 3 days ago

the monthly close process, journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, revenue activity, payroll and benefits accounting, and audit support....

Hybrid Full Time

Senior/Supervisor Accountant Client Accounting Services (CAS)

  • SAX LLP
  • New York, NY
  • 3 days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 3 days ago

This role blends hands-on bookkeeping, journal entry review, financial reporting, and client-facing advisory....

Hybrid

Senior Accountant

  • Jason Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
  • New York, NY
  • 4 days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 4 days ago

Job Responsibilities Support timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, year-end financial close, including assigned journal entries, accruals, and monthly consolidation....

Hybrid

Real Estate Accountant/Bookkeeper

  • Nesco Resource
  • Garden City South, NY
  • 4 days ago
  • Garden City South, NY
  • 4 days ago

accountants and advisors Create and maintain new property files Collect and organize tax, insurance, and utility documentation Qualifications MUST have experience in real estate accounting or property...

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Senior Revenue Accountant

  • Gong.io Inc.
  • New York City, NY
  • 4 days ago
  • New York City, NY
  • 4 days ago

Experience preparing journal entries, account reconciliations, revenue schedules, commission calculations, and month-end close deliverables....

Remote

Senior Fund Accountant - Real Estate Private Equity

  • EisnerAmper
  • New York, NY
  • 4 days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 4 days ago

We are seeking a Senior Fund Accountant to join our Real Estate Systems Implementation Group (RESIG), the largest real estate private equity fund administrator by funds administered....

Hybrid

Senior Tax Accountant

  • Canon U.S.A., Inc.
  • Huntingtn Sta, NY
  • 5 days ago
  • Huntingtn Sta, NY
  • 5 days ago

entries, reports and detailed analysis of accounts - Senior Accountants are fully-qualified, seasoned professionals with a full understanding of the job role who work on complicated issues facing the...

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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
28.3%
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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