Accountant Jobs in Dallastown, 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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Accounts Payable Staff Accountant

  • Lancaster, PA (22 miles from Dallastown, PA)
  • 14 hours ago
  • Lancaster, PA (22 miles from Dallastown, PA)
  • 14 hours ago

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General Accountant (York, Pennsylvania (US

  • York, PA (15 miles from Dallastown, PA)
  • 17 hours ago
  • York, PA (15 miles from Dallastown, PA)
  • 17 hours ago

Prepares and post monthly journal entries. Completes monthly account reconciliations, such as bank accounts, fixed assets, and other balance sheet accounts for assigned Operating Units....

Senior Accountant Lancaster, PA, US 20 days agoActive Full Time

  • Lancaster, PA (22 miles from Dallastown, PA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Lancaster, PA (22 miles from Dallastown, PA)
  • 1 day ago

Lancaster Leaf contracts directly with farmers in all dark air cured growing regions of the U.S. which include Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Virginia, Tennessee and Kentucky.SummaryThe Senior Accountant...

Accountant Lancaster, PA, US 20 days agoActive Full Time

  • Lancaster, PA (22 miles from Dallastown, PA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Lancaster, PA (22 miles from Dallastown, PA)
  • 1 day ago

Lancaster Leaf contracts directly with farmers in all dark air cured growing regions of the U.S. which include Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Virginia, Tennessee and Kentucky.SummaryThe Accountant...

Staff Accountant (part-time)

  • Elizabethtown, PA (20 miles from Dallastown, PA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Elizabethtown, PA (20 miles from Dallastown, PA)
  • 1 day ago

Job Title Staff Accountant (part-time) Job Description The Business Office at Elizabethtown College is currently seeking a part-time Staff Accountant....

Operational Accountant

  • Lancaster, PA (22 miles from Dallastown, PA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Lancaster, PA (22 miles from Dallastown, PA)
  • 1 day ago

entries, prepare month-end close adjusting entries, ensure compliance with established operational processes and GAAP Perform monitoring over operational processes for compliance with accounting concepts...

Financial Reporting Accountant

  • Lancaster, PA (22 miles from Dallastown, PA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Lancaster, PA (22 miles from Dallastown, PA)
  • 1 day ago

(Preferred) Certifications Certified Public Accountant. (Potentially) Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge of U.S....

Cost Accountant

  • Glen Rock, PA (8 miles from Dallastown, PA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Glen Rock, PA (8 miles from Dallastown, PA)
  • 4 days ago

Job Details Accounting / Finance Cost Accountant Glen Rock, PA Job Description Job ID#: 114458 Category: Accounting / Finance Job Type: Permanent Branch: Hunt Valley Salary: $ 75000.00 - $ 95000.00...

Accounts Receivable Staff Accountant

  • Lancaster, PA (22 miles from Dallastown, PA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Lancaster, PA (22 miles from Dallastown, PA)
  • 5 days ago

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Staff Accountant II

  • York, PA (15 miles from Dallastown, PA)
  • 6 days ago
  • York, PA (15 miles from Dallastown, PA)
  • 6 days ago

Staff Accountant II Regular - Full time Clerical CVCC - Corporate Center, York, PA, US Yesterday Requisition ID: 2628 Assist in various accounting functions and projects; contribute in profitability...

Associate Accountant

  • Mount Joy, PA (17 miles from Dallastown, PA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Mount Joy, PA (17 miles from Dallastown, PA)
  • 7 days ago

Join our team as a risk-focused project manager and play a pivotal role in driving project success, fostering collaboration, and delivering impactful results to an innovative work environment....

Financial Accountant, Navy Systems - (Job Number: 1302)

  • York, PA (15 miles from Dallastown, PA)
  • 8 days ago
  • York, PA (15 miles from Dallastown, PA)
  • 8 days ago

Prepare Journal Entries Reconciliations with sub-ledgers Prepare/Analyze accounts and trial balances Lead Closing Process (monthly/quarterly/yearly) and generate/distribute financial reports....

Staff Accountant

  • Lancaster, PA (22 miles from Dallastown, PA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Lancaster, PA (22 miles from Dallastown, PA)
  • 8 days ago

entry postings Assist in A/P filings and other administrative functions Assist with audits (internal/external) by gathering data for auditors requests Skills Accounts Payable Accounts Receivable Journal...

Cost Accountant

  • Glen Rock, PA (8 miles from Dallastown, PA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Glen Rock, PA (8 miles from Dallastown, PA)
  • 8 days ago

R&D tax credit, cost sharing and transfer pricing models) Assist in period end closing, prepare journal entries as necessary, and analyze inventory valuation, inventory roll forward reconciliation and...

Accountant/Bookkeeper

  • York, PA (15 miles from Dallastown, PA)
  • 12 days ago
  • York, PA (15 miles from Dallastown, PA)
  • 12 days ago

Looking for individuals to join our home care family. At ComForCare Home Care we value our employees like family. We celebrate success and have fun. Our focus is to help our clients and employees...

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Salary for Accountant Jobs in Dallastown, PA

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Highest Education Level

Accountants in Dallastown, 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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