Accountant Jobs in Kirklyn, 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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Wesley Enhanced Living

Senior Accountant

Prepare, verify, and enter all journal entries; one-time, standard, recurring, reversals. Assist with maintenance of fixed asset and WIP schedules and related journal entries....

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Fiduciary Accountant

A well-established and highly respected law firm seeks an experienced Tax Accountant to directly support a small team of attorneys to spearhead the preparation and execution of fiduciary tax returns...

Senior Accountant, Accounting

  • Philadelphia, PA (5 miles from Kirklyn, PA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Philadelphia, PA (5 miles from Kirklyn, PA)
  • 30+ days ago

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

Senior Accountant, Product Support Accounting

  • Philadelphia, PA (5 miles from Kirklyn, PA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Philadelphia, PA (5 miles from Kirklyn, PA)
  • 60+ days ago

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

Job Cost Accountant

  • Hatfield, PA (22 miles from Kirklyn, PA)
  • 2 hours ago
  • Hatfield, PA (22 miles from Kirklyn, PA)
  • 2 hours ago

The JCA works with owners and the office staff to ensure that all jobs are costed properly, accurately, and follow the guidelines for Job Cost Accountant....

Senior Tax Accountant

  • King of Prussia, PA (11 miles from Kirklyn, PA)
  • 11 hours ago
  • King of Prussia, PA (11 miles from Kirklyn, PA)
  • 11 hours ago

Education and Experience Bachelors degree in accounting 5+ years of tax experience in Corporate Tax or Public Accounting environment Bachelors degree in accounting or taxation or MBA a plus CPA preferred...

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Revenue Analyst

  • Wayne, PA (9 miles from Kirklyn, PA)
  • 17 hours ago
  • Wayne, PA (9 miles from Kirklyn, PA)
  • 17 hours ago

Job Overview Tracks and audits revenue by calculating price quotes, recording contract revenue and preparing revenue reports. Essential Functions Calculates volume based client price quotes by...

Accountant - Terminals

  • Westville, NJ (9 miles from Kirklyn, PA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Westville, NJ (9 miles from Kirklyn, PA)
  • 1 day ago

entries via SAP for month end accruals and allocations Completing balance sheet reconciliations pertaining to Marcus Hook assets and liabilities Assisting Accounting, Finance, Operations, and Business...

Client Accountant

  • Wilmington, DE (21 miles from Kirklyn, PA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Wilmington, DE (21 miles from Kirklyn, PA)
  • 1 day ago

Job Description We are looking for a Client Accountant who will work to provide high level service and support to both our clients and wealth management teams....

Senior Accountant

  • Wilmington, DE (21 miles from Kirklyn, PA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Wilmington, DE (21 miles from Kirklyn, PA)
  • 1 day ago

Senior Accountant LHH is seeking a Senior Accountant for a direct hire position with a growing real estate company with a portfolio of over 700M sq ft of real estate across 15+ states....

PART-TIME ACCOUNTANT Staffing Now Broomall

  • Broomall, PA (5 miles from Kirklyn, PA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Broomall, PA (5 miles from Kirklyn, PA)
  • 1 day ago

PART-TIME ACCOUNTANT Staffing Now Broomall, PA (Onsite) Contractor Job Details SNI Companies is working with an Information Technologies company in Broomall, PA who is seeking a part-time accountant...

Senior Client Accountant

  • Wilmington, DE (21 miles from Kirklyn, PA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Wilmington, DE (21 miles from Kirklyn, PA)
  • 1 day ago

Job Description The Senior Client Accountant will work to provide high level service and support to both our clients and wealth management teams....

Staff Accountant - GMS Surgent

  • Devon, PA (9 miles from Kirklyn, PA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Devon, PA (9 miles from Kirklyn, PA)
  • 1 day ago

GMS Surgent is in search of qualified entry level staff accountants to join our team. You are team-oriented, motivated to succeed, and enjoys independent problem solving....

Trust Company/CPA

  • Wilmington, DE (21 miles from Kirklyn, PA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Wilmington, DE (21 miles from Kirklyn, PA)
  • 1 day ago

electronic filing of federal and state tax returns interaction with Trust department colleagues on a regular basis Qualifications Bachelor's degree CPA desired at least 3 years 'experience as practicing accountant...

Senior Accountant

  • Wilmington, DE (21 miles from Kirklyn, PA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Wilmington, DE (21 miles from Kirklyn, PA)
  • 1 day ago

Our client, a well-established firm providing comprehensive accounting, tax services, and consulting, is seeking a Senior Accountant / Bookkeeper with a minimum of 5 years of experience to become a...

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Salary for Accountant Jobs in Kirklyn, PA

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Highest Education Level

Accountants in Kirklyn, PA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
54.5%
Master's Degree
28.1%
Associate's Degree
6.9%
High School or GED
4.7%
Vocational Degree or Certification
3.8%
Doctorate Degree
1.0%
Some College
0.7%
Some High School
0.2%


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