Accountant Jobs in Kennett Square, 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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Staff Accountant, Customer Operations Accounting

  • Comcast
  • Phoenixville, PA (22 miles from Kennett Square, PA)
  • 2 hours ago
  • Phoenixville, PA (22 miles from Kennett Square, PA)
  • 2 hours ago

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

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Senior Accountant, Customer Operations Accounting

  • Comcast
  • Phoenixville, PA (22 miles from Kennett Square, PA)
  • 2 hours ago
  • Phoenixville, PA (22 miles from Kennett Square, PA)
  • 2 hours ago

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

In Person

Senior Cost Accountant

  • Texas Hydraulics
  • Spring City, PA (21 miles from Kennett Square, PA)
  • 23 hours ago
  • Spring City, PA (21 miles from Kennett Square, PA)
  • 23 hours ago

Great accountants report the numbers. Great cost accountants help shape them....

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Payroll Accountant

  • Siemens Healthineers
  • Malvern, PA (15 miles from Kennett Square, PA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Malvern, PA (15 miles from Kennett Square, PA)
  • 1 day ago

Required Skills, Education and Experience for this position: Bachelors degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field. Higher education preferred....

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Accountant I

  • County of Chester
  • Westtown, PA (9 miles from Kennett Square, PA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Westtown, PA (9 miles from Kennett Square, PA)
  • 1 day ago

Prepare and submit Budget transfers and reclassification and adjusting General Ledger Journal entries. Reconcile monthly payroll distribution....

Remote

Tax Accountant Sales/Use, Business Licenses, Property Tax

  • Family Dollar
  • King of Prussia, PA (23 miles from Kennett Square, PA)
  • 2 days ago
  • King of Prussia, PA (23 miles from Kennett Square, PA)
  • 2 days ago

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Staff Accountant II

  • Liberty Healthcare Management
  • Wilmington, DE (14 miles from Kennett Square, PA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Wilmington, DE (14 miles from Kennett Square, PA)
  • 3 days ago

We are currently seeking an experienced: STAFF ACCOUNTANT II Job Description: Monthly close for preparation of financial statements. Reconciliation and variation analysis....

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Hospital Billing Revenue Analyst

  • Main Line Health, Inc.
  • Newtown Square, PA (16 miles from Kennett Square, PA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Newtown Square, PA (16 miles from Kennett Square, PA)
  • 4 days ago

Hospital Billing Revenue Analyst - Newtown, PA (Hybrid) Shift: Full-Time, Day Schedule Location: Newtown Square, PA (Hybrid) Compensation: $65,520.00 - $101,504.00 Why This Role Matters At Main...

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Senior Accountant

  • ChristianaCare
  • Wilmington, DE (14 miles from Kennett Square, PA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Wilmington, DE (14 miles from Kennett Square, PA)
  • 5 days ago

Assists in the review of certain journal entries and account reconciliations. Performs financial statement analysis and reports on variances as part of the financial statement close process....

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Staff Accountant

  • Sobieski Inc
  • Newark, DE (17 miles from Kennett Square, PA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Newark, DE (17 miles from Kennett Square, PA)
  • 5 days ago

STAFF ACCOUNTANT Sobieski Enterprises, Inc. in Newark, DE is seeking to hire a full-time Staff Accountant to support our commercial service division by by providing financial analysis, guidance, and...

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Accountant

  • Main Line Health, Inc.
  • Radnor, PA (21 miles from Kennett Square, PA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Radnor, PA (21 miles from Kennett Square, PA)
  • 6 days ago

Use your analytical skills and attention to detail while preparing all assigned analysis on a timely basis in order to complete journal entries and financial statements in accordance with GAAP....

Hybrid Full Time

Fuel Accountant

  • Kforce
  • Media, PA (16 miles from Kennett Square, PA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Media, PA (16 miles from Kennett Square, PA)
  • 6 days ago

Kforce's client is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Senior Accountant to join our finance team....

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Administration - Confidential Secretary - Accountant II

  • Upper Darby School District
  • Upper Darby, PA (24 miles from Kennett Square, PA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Upper Darby, PA (24 miles from Kennett Square, PA)
  • 6 days ago

EDUCATION Education Level Education Details Req Pref High School X Bachelors Degree In Accounting, Finance or related field X WORK EXPERIENCE Experience Experience Details Req Pref 3-5 years Prior experience...

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Staff Accountant Accounts Payable

  • BRT
  • Parkesburg, PA (12 miles from Kennett Square, PA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Parkesburg, PA (12 miles from Kennett Square, PA)
  • 6 days ago

The Staff Accountant position will have a focus on Accounts Payable functions, and assist with month-end and year-end closing processes, and financial reporting....

Hybrid

Accountant and Bookkeeper for CPA Firm

  • Accountants For You
  • Wilmington, DE (14 miles from Kennett Square, PA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Wilmington, DE (14 miles from Kennett Square, PA)
  • 6 days ago

CPA firm is growing it Client Accounting Services team and is looking for candidates for a bookkeeping and accounting position. This is not a transactional bookkeeping role. These pros with manage...

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Salary for Accountant Jobs in Kennett Square, PA

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Highest Education Level

Accountants in Kennett Square, PA 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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