Accountant Jobs in Clayton, NC

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 - External Reporting

  • Raleigh, NC (14 miles from Clayton, NC)
  • 1 day ago
  • Raleigh, NC (14 miles from Clayton, NC)
  • 1 day ago

Accounting & GL Close Prepare and book journal entries as part of the monthly GL close process. Perform monthly reconciliation of general ledger accounts....

Channel Sales Associate - CPA Centric (T)

  • Raleigh, NC (14 miles from Clayton, NC)
  • 1 day ago
  • Raleigh, NC (14 miles from Clayton, NC)
  • 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....

FEMA Disaster Management Accountant

  • Raleigh, NC (14 miles from Clayton, NC)
  • 1 day ago
  • Raleigh, NC (14 miles from Clayton, NC)
  • 1 day ago

**Preferred Qualifications:** Certification such as CPA (Certified Public Accountant), CFE (Certified Fraud Examiner), or CFF (Certified in Financial Forensics)....

GTN Accountant

  • Raleigh, NC (14 miles from Clayton, NC)
  • 2 days ago
  • Raleigh, NC (14 miles from Clayton, NC)
  • 2 days ago

Azurity Pharmaceuticals is a privately held, specialty pharmaceutical company that focuses on innovative products that meet the needs of underserved patients. As an industry leader in providing...

Revenue Accountant

  • Raleigh, NC (14 miles from Clayton, NC)
  • 4 days ago
  • Raleigh, NC (14 miles from Clayton, NC)
  • 4 days ago

Skills/Competencies Expertise in accounting - Demonstrated ability to perform account reconciliations, review journal entries and flux explanations....

Accountant I

  • Raleigh, NC (14 miles from Clayton, NC)
  • 4 days ago
  • Raleigh, NC (14 miles from Clayton, NC)
  • 4 days ago

The North Carolina Department of Revenue is recruiting for an Accountant I in the Budget Services Unit of our Financial Services Division....

Payroll Accountant

  • Raleigh, NC (14 miles from Clayton, NC)
  • 4 days ago
  • Raleigh, NC (14 miles from Clayton, NC)
  • 4 days ago

Qualifications Bachelors degree in accounting, finance or related business field preferred with 2 years of experience in a payroll or accounting role, or equivalent....

Senior Accountant

  • Raleigh, NC (14 miles from Clayton, NC)
  • 5 days ago
  • Raleigh, NC (14 miles from Clayton, NC)
  • 5 days ago

This position supports the monthly financial close process, prepares journal entries and reconciliations, and contributes to internal and external audit readiness....

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Financial Reporting Accountant

  • Raleigh, NC (14 miles from Clayton, NC)
  • 5 days ago
  • Raleigh, NC (14 miles from Clayton, NC)
  • 5 days ago

Support the month-end and quarter-end close processes, including journal entries and account reconciliations. Assist in the preparation of SEC filings (10-K, 10-Q) if applicable....

Accountant III

  • Zebulon, NC (16 miles from Clayton, NC)
  • 6 days ago
  • Zebulon, NC (16 miles from Clayton, NC)
  • 6 days ago

Accountant III US-NC - Zebulon Accounting Fortune 500 Clients 7/25/2025 5:11:34 PM About Acro Acro Service Corp....

Senior Tax Accountant

  • Cary, NC (20 miles from Clayton, NC)
  • 8 days ago
  • Cary, NC (20 miles from Clayton, NC)
  • 8 days ago

Were looking for a Senior Tax Accountant whos passionate about client service, team development, and process improvement....

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Project Accountant

  • Raleigh, NC (14 miles from Clayton, NC)
  • 8 days ago
  • Raleigh, NC (14 miles from Clayton, NC)
  • 8 days ago

Project Accountant Job Description The Project Accountant is responsible for ensuring accurate project setup and compliance by reviewing client contract documentation and inputting data into the project...

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Budget Analyst II

  • Raleigh, NC (14 miles from Clayton, NC)
  • 9 days ago
  • Raleigh, NC (14 miles from Clayton, NC)
  • 9 days ago

Utilize data from various systems to perform analysis and to effectively implement budget revisions and journal entries....

Staff Accountant

  • Raleigh, NC (14 miles from Clayton, NC)
  • 9 days ago
  • Raleigh, NC (14 miles from Clayton, NC)
  • 9 days ago

Responsibilities: Perform daily and monthly general ledger accounting tasks, including journal entries, intercompany transactions, and account reconciliations....

Accountant - Reporting

  • Cary, NC (20 miles from Clayton, NC)
  • 10 days ago
  • Cary, NC (20 miles from Clayton, NC)
  • 10 days ago

CERTIFICATION AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS None PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelors degree in Accounting; Experience working with Oracle based accounting and payroll systems; Previous experience in a school...

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Salary for Accountant Jobs in Clayton, NC

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Highest Education Level

Accountants in Clayton, NC 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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