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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Tax Accountant

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

eliminated Review/evaluate staff work and offers clear feedback, constructive criticism and encouragement Additional Information: 2 years' experience in tax and tax research; 2 years' experience as staff accountant...

Senior Accountant - Lease Accounting

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

Prepare and post lease-related journal entries, including rent expense, amortization, and interest expense....

Project Accountant

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

Overview Kimley-Horn is looking for a Project Accountant to join our Raleigh, NC Office....

Staff Accountant

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

Accounting Clerk | Cary, NC | $25-30/hr | Contract to Hire We're looking for a motivated and detail-oriented individual with a degree in Accounting who's ready to jump in and support our...

Accountant - External Reporting

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

Prepare journal entries and assigned account reconciliations on a periodic basis according to the established schedule....

Tax Services Accountant

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

The North Carolina Department of Revenue is recruiting for a Tax Services Accountant in our Financial Services Division (Division)....

Senior GL Accountant

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

What You'll Do The GL Accountant for our Slovakian and Polish subsidiaries will work to ensure the complete and accurate financial reporting for the subsidiary....

Accountant

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

Submit journal entries as needed to record and adjust accounts as needed....

Insurance Accountant

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

May prepare journal entries, money moves, payments, billing, administrative system accounting reports and/or consolidated statements.Analyzes and maintains the general ledger accounts and/or client...

IT Program Budget Analyst

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

*** This position is fully remote, with some requirements to report into Raleigh, North Carolina for meetings and duties requested by management.*** The IT Program Budget Analyst supports the...

Remote Work

Accountant

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

As an Accountant at ROI Revolution, you will use your strong Excel skills and accuracy to maintain multiple monthly revenue spreadsheets and prepare client invoices....

Senior Property Accountant

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

Senior Property Accountant Our client is seeking a Senior Property Accountant to manage financial accounting for an assigned portfolio of properties....

Staff Accountant

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

Prepare and post journal entries for month-end and year-end closing processes. Assist with variance analysis to explain differences between actual results and budgeted/forecasted amounts....

Project Accountant 1

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

HDR is hiring a Project Accountant 1 for our Raleigh, NC office....

Corporate Accountant

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

Overview The Corporate Accountant, Payroll is responsible for journal entries, reconciliations and analysis for various accounts, and biweekly, quarterly and annual payment of taxes and reconciliation...

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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
54.5%
Master's Degree
28.1%
Associate's Degree
6.9%
High School or GED
4.7%
Vocational Degree or Certification
3.8%
Doctorate Degree
1.0%
Some College
0.7%
Some High School
0.2%


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