Accountant Jobs in Columbus, OH

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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Accountant

  • Delaware, OH (13 miles from Columbus, OH)
  • moments ago
  • Delaware, OH (13 miles from Columbus, OH)
  • moments ago

ACCOUNTANT Bachelors degree in accounting, business management or related field from an accredited college or university Formal training/experience in accounting, fiscal procedures, purchasing and insurance...

Senior Accountant

  • Columbus, OH
  • 18 hours ago
  • Columbus, OH
  • 18 hours ago

The position will be responsible for daily accounting tasks and month-end close to include account reconciliations and preparing journal entries....

Accountant- Financial Reporting

  • Columbus, OH
  • 1 day ago
  • Columbus, OH
  • 1 day ago

The Accountant (Financial Reporting) plays a key role on our high-impact Corporate Accounting team....

Senior Accountant

  • Columbus, OH
  • 1 day ago
  • Columbus, OH
  • 1 day ago

What You Will Do Financial Management: Prepare and review journal entries, accruals, account reconciliations, and other month-end-close activities....

Accountant/Examiner 3 - 20058334

  • Columbus, OH
  • 1 day ago
  • Columbus, OH
  • 1 day ago

Corresponds with claimants and reporting agents Analyses reports and forms submitted to claims Processes complex claims with in-depth research Primary contact person for incoming claimants 12 mos. exp. as Accountant...

Accountant/Examiner Supervisor 2 - 20067992

  • Columbus, OH
  • 1 day ago
  • Columbus, OH
  • 1 day ago

Or 6 mos. as Accountant/Examiner Supervisor 1, 66115 with state government exp. commensurate with duties to be assigned....

Senior Accountant

  • Columbus, OH
  • 1 day ago
  • Columbus, OH
  • 1 day ago

Degree in Accounting or equivalent work experience + 4+ years of relevant accounting experience + Proven experience leading a team under pressure to meet deadlinescombined with the ability to communicate...

Sr Accountant (Remote)

  • Columbus, OH
  • 1 day ago
  • Columbus, OH
  • 1 day ago

+ A Bachelors Degree in Accounting (or finance related field),CPA or CPA eligible + Minimum of 3-5 years of public accounting experience OR 3-5 years working in the manufacturing space + Ability to...

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Accountant

  • Columbus, OH
  • 2 days ago
  • Columbus, OH
  • 2 days ago

training that provided professional accounting knowledge AND 24 semester hours in accounting/auditing courses, which may include up to 6 hours of business law, OR a certificate as a Certified Public Accountant...

Staff Accountant

  • Columbus, OH
  • 2 days ago
  • Columbus, OH
  • 2 days ago

Prepare standard monthly general journal entries. Reconcile overhead and fringe allocations and produce month-end labor reports. Assist with monthly project financial analysis....

Accountant, Senior Financial

  • Columbus, OH
  • 2 days ago
  • Columbus, OH
  • 2 days ago

Financial Accountant are more complex and complicated than others. The Sr. Financial Accountant mentors Financial Accountants and fosters their development into Sr. Financial Accountants....

Senior Accountant - External Reporting

  • New Albany, OH (10 miles from Columbus, OH)
  • 2 days ago
  • New Albany, OH (10 miles from Columbus, OH)
  • 2 days ago

Current CVG employees, please click HERE to login and apply. CVG IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Commercial Vehicle Group, Inc (CVG) is an equal employment opportunity employer such that all...

Accountant/Examiner 4 (Subrogation Lead Account Examiner, PN 20082074

  • Columbus, OH
  • 3 days ago
  • Columbus, OH
  • 3 days ago

Or 12 mos. exp. as Accountant/ Examiner 3, 66113 with state government exp. commensurate with duties to be assigned. Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above....

Accountant

  • Columbus, OH
  • 3 days ago
  • Columbus, OH
  • 3 days ago

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Senior Revenue Accountant (Remote)

  • Columbus, OH
  • 3 days ago
  • Columbus, OH
  • 3 days ago

**Skills You Will Need Here:** + Bachelors degree in Accounting/Finance desired (CPA preferred). + Minimum of 4 years of relevant experience in accounting, financial analysis, or revenue recognition...

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Salary for Accountant Jobs in Columbus, OH

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Highest Education Level

Accountants in Columbus, OH 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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