Accountant Jobs in Chester Township, PA

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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Regional Senior Accountant, West & South-Central Regions (Remote)

  • Fort Washington, PA (22 miles from Chester Township, PA)
  • 1 hour ago
  • Fort Washington, PA (22 miles from Chester Township, PA)
  • 1 hour ago

year Posted 15 Aug 2025 Closes 14 Sep 2025 Ref 1200 Job role Accountant Sector Insurance Experience level Qualified accountant You need to sign in or create an account to save About Patriot Growth...

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Grants, Restricted & Endowment Funds Accountant

  • Collegeville, PA (23 miles from Chester Township, PA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Collegeville, PA (23 miles from Chester Township, PA)
  • 3 days ago

Qualifications Required: Bachelors degree in accounting, finance, or related field....

Senior Accountant/Accounting Manager

  • Camden, NJ (14 miles from Chester Township, PA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Camden, NJ (14 miles from Chester Township, PA)
  • 3 days ago

JOB DESCRIPTION: Perform general accounting functions, including journal entry preparation, reconciliations, and financial reporting....

Staff Accountant

  • King of Prussia, PA (17 miles from Chester Township, PA)
  • 3 days ago
  • King of Prussia, PA (17 miles from Chester Township, PA)
  • 3 days ago

Responsibilities: Manage daily tasks related to the month-end close process Work with upper management to resolve disrepencies and improve processes Prepare month-end closing journal entries, account...

Senior Accountant

  • Philadelphia, PA (13 miles from Chester Township, PA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Philadelphia, PA (13 miles from Chester Township, PA)
  • 3 days ago

Prepare journal entries for pension plans, fumish information requested by actuaries, and ensure proper amounts are funded for pension plans, as assigned....

Lead Accountant

  • Plymouth Meeting, PA (19 miles from Chester Township, PA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Plymouth Meeting, PA (19 miles from Chester Township, PA)
  • 4 days ago

Description Job description: We are looking for a Lead Accountant with a strong understanding of accounting principles and organizational skills to join the GRS US Accounting Operations team....

Embark Scholar Intern; CPA Track Multiple Locations Summer 2026

  • Philadelphia, PA (13 miles from Chester Township, PA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Philadelphia, PA (13 miles from Chester Township, PA)
  • 4 days ago

Known for being a great place to work and build a career, KPMG provides audit, tax and advisory services for organizations in todays most important industries. Our growth is driven by delivering...

Senior Accountant: Government Contracts & Project Cost Accounting

  • Wilmington, DE (11 miles from Chester Township, PA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Wilmington, DE (11 miles from Chester Township, PA)
  • 4 days ago

entry accruals, allocations, intercompany entries, prepaid, fixed assets....

Senior Accountant

  • Philadelphia, PA (13 miles from Chester Township, PA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Philadelphia, PA (13 miles from Chester Township, PA)
  • 4 days ago

About You experience, education, skills, and accomplishments 2+ years of relevant experience in the field of Accounting Bachelors degree in Accounting or related discipline Basic knowledge of US GAAP...

Senior Accountant, International Accounting

  • Philadelphia, PA (13 miles from Chester Township, PA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Philadelphia, PA (13 miles from Chester Township, PA)
  • 4 days ago

Enters monthly journal entries to properly record accounting transactions, ensuring that journal entries have proper backup to substantiate the entry....

Operations Accountant

  • Camden, NJ (14 miles from Chester Township, PA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Camden, NJ (14 miles from Chester Township, PA)
  • 5 days ago

Prepare and post month-end journal entries, accruals, and allocations. Maintain logs of open POs, invoice approvals, and payment statuses....

Senior Accountant

  • Philadelphia, PA (13 miles from Chester Township, PA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Philadelphia, PA (13 miles from Chester Township, PA)
  • 5 days ago

Key Responsibilities: Senior Accountant will process and reconcile daily donor-related transactions between database and general ledger systems Prepare and post journal entries, ensuring accuracy, timeliness...

Staff Accountant

  • Philadelphia, PA (13 miles from Chester Township, PA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Philadelphia, PA (13 miles from Chester Township, PA)
  • 5 days ago

Accountant, Controller, and Chief Financial Officer Supervisory Functions: None Qualifications: Must have a bachelor's degree in accounting or Finance From an accredited Institution Minimum 1 year experience...

US E EA - Centralized Contract Accounting Senior Accountant - Accounting & Compliance - Controllership

  • Philadelphia, PA (13 miles from Chester Township, PA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Philadelphia, PA (13 miles from Chester Township, PA)
  • 5 days ago

Qualifications Required Bachelors degree in accounting, Finance, or related field Certification as CPA (or certification in process) with experience interpreting and assessing the requirements and authoritative...

Staff Accountant Hotel DUPONT Wilmington, DE

  • Wilmington, DE (11 miles from Chester Township, PA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Wilmington, DE (11 miles from Chester Township, PA)
  • 5 days ago

What You’ll Do: Perform daily accounting functions including journal entries, reconciliations, and general ledger maintenance Support month-end and year-end closing processes Reconcile bank statements...

Demographic Data for Chester Township, PA

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Salary for Accountant Jobs in Chester Township, PA

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Highest Education Level

Accountants in Chester Township, PA 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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