Accountant Jobs in North Carolina

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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Senior Technical Revenue Accountant

  • Genesys
  • NC
  • 3 hours ago
  • NC
  • 3 hours ago

Job Title: Senior Technical Revenue Accountant Location: Remote - USA Summary: Genesys is looking for a passionate Senior Technical Revenue Accountant to join our growing team!...

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Property Accountant

  • LHH
  • Asheboro, NC
  • 4 hours ago
  • Asheboro, NC
  • 4 hours ago

One of the Triad's well-established property management company has an immediate need for a property accountant....

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Senior Financial Accountant (Hybrid)

  • Compass Group
  • Charlotte, NC
  • 18 hours ago
  • Charlotte, NC
  • 18 hours ago

: Bachelors degree in Accounting CPA/CPA Candidate Minimum 2-3 years of accounting/finance experience (public accounting and/or industry) Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability...

Hybrid

Accountant I (Gasb)

  • City of Rocky Mount
  • Rocky Mount, NC
  • 18 hours ago
  • Rocky Mount, NC
  • 18 hours ago

entries; assists departments with financial questions, training, and systems integrations....

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Senior Construction Accountant

  • Cogent Analytics
  • Burlington, NC
  • 18 hours ago
  • Burlington, NC
  • 18 hours ago

Our client is seeking an experienced and hands-on Senior Construction Accountant to lead the company’s accounting and financial operations....

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Accountant I

  • Kask America Inc
  • Charlotte, NC
  • 1 day ago
  • Charlotte, NC
  • 1 day ago

Preparing journal entries. Generating basic financial reports like trial balances and schedules. Assisting with budget preparation. Data entry into accounting software....

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Project Accountant - AEC Industry

  • CPH Inc.
  • Charlotte, NC
  • 1 day ago
  • Charlotte, NC
  • 1 day ago

TBE is seeking a Project Accountant for our office located in Charlotte, NC....

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Cost Accountant

  • LHH
  • Trinity, NC
  • 1 day ago
  • Trinity, NC
  • 1 day ago

Cost Accountant. The ideal candidate will have strong cost accounting skills, supervisory experience, and experience in a manufacturing environment....

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Inventory Accountant

  • Universal Corp.
  • Nashville, NC
  • 1 day ago
  • Nashville, NC
  • 1 day ago

Key Responsibilities Preparation and recording of journal entries in the General Ledger. Assist with sales invoicing process....

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Senior Technical Accountant

  • Vaco
  • Charlotte, NC
  • 1 day ago
  • Charlotte, NC
  • 1 day ago

Qualifications Bachelors degree in Accounting required; Masters degree preferred....

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Senior Accountant

  • Sherpa
  • Charlotte, NC
  • 2 days ago
  • Charlotte, NC
  • 2 days ago

Leverage AI-enabled tools, automation, and data analytics to streamline reconciliations, journal entries, reporting, and financial analysis....

Hybrid

Staff Accountant

  • 3A Composites
  • Davidson, NC
  • 2 days ago
  • Davidson, NC
  • 2 days ago

Purpose of this role: We are seeking an entry-level Staff Accountant to support daily business operations across our Davidson office and Statesville manufacturing facility....

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Staff Accountant II

  • Avidxchange
  • Charlotte, NC
  • 2 days ago
  • Charlotte, NC
  • 2 days ago

What You'll Do: Lead preparation of journal entries and account reconciliations during month-end close activities. Perform detailed account analysis to ensure accuracy and compliance with GAAP....

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Senior Staff Accountant

  • Lower Cape Fear LifeCare
  • Wilmington, NC
  • 2 days ago
  • Wilmington, NC
  • 2 days ago

The Senior Staff Accountant plays a critical role in budget-to-actual analysis, financial insights, and system optimization across Financial Edge NXT and related platforms....

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Full Time Accountant

  • Harris Teeter
  • Wilson, NC
  • 2 days ago
  • Wilson, NC
  • 2 days ago

This is a full time position. Primary responsibility is to Take Excellent Care Of Our Customers by satisfying each customer's needs, exceeding their expectations, and making every shopping visit a...

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Salary for Accountant Jobs in North Carolina

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Highest Education Level

Accountants in North Carolina 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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