Accountant Jobs in Leesport, 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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Accountant

  • OFFICEforce
  • Lebanon, PA (24 miles from Leesport, PA)
  • 2 days ago
  • OFFICEforce
  • Lebanon, PA (24 miles from Leesport, PA)
  • 2 days ago

We’re seeking an experienced Accountant to support daily financial operations of our foundry client in Lebanon, PA....

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Americas Reporting and Controls Accountant

  • EnerSys
  • Reading, PA (4 miles from Leesport, PA)
  • 16 hours ago
  • Reading, PA (4 miles from Leesport, PA)
  • 16 hours ago

Qualifications Bachelors degree in accounting or finance required....

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Accountant (Hybrid - Allentown, PA)

  • US10 Air Products and Chemical
  • Wescosville, PA (23 miles from Leesport, PA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Wescosville, PA (23 miles from Leesport, PA)
  • 4 days ago

In this role, the accountant will primarily support incentive compensation accounting, external reporting, and technical U.S. GAAP research....

Hybrid

Senior Governmental Accountant

  • The Indoor Dog Park LLC
  • Reading, PA (4 miles from Leesport, PA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Reading, PA (4 miles from Leesport, PA)
  • 6 days ago

Senior Governmental Accountant - Team Lead (Controller's Department READING, PA 5 DAYS AGO 22586218 Summary READING, PA In-Person $66256.00 - $99384.00 per Year 5 Years Experience Bachelor's degree...

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Accountant

  • Penske Truck Leasing
  • Reading, PA (4 miles from Leesport, PA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Reading, PA (4 miles from Leesport, PA)
  • 8 days ago

Accountant Financial Reporting We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Accountant to join our Financial Reporting team....

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Senior Accountant

  • Lebanon County Housing and Redevelopment Authorities
  • Lebanon, PA (24 miles from Leesport, PA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Lebanon, PA (24 miles from Leesport, PA)
  • 8 days ago

Record recurring journal entries. Calculate management invoices for payment. Conduct account analysis and general ledger review to ensure accuracy and compliance....

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Senior Governmental Accountant (Controller's Department)

  • Berks County, PA
  • Reading, PA (4 miles from Leesport, PA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Reading, PA (4 miles from Leesport, PA)
  • 10 days ago

POSITION SUMMARY: The Senior Governmental Accountant assists assigned departments with daily accounting-related processes, reconciles bank statements, creates complex journal entries, and determines...

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Cost Accountant

  • Pregis
  • Bethel, PA (17 miles from Leesport, PA)
  • 14 days ago
  • Bethel, PA (17 miles from Leesport, PA)
  • 14 days ago

manufacturing accounting, variance analysis, and standard setting is required Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) ERP Systems Experience ex: SAP, Oracle, etc....

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Staff Accountant

  • PENN Entertainment
  • Wyomissing, PA (5 miles from Leesport, PA)
  • 14 days ago
  • Wyomissing, PA (5 miles from Leesport, PA)
  • 14 days ago

Initiates month-end journal entries. Ensures the validity of all adjusting and accrual entries. Monitors and analyzes the monthly activity of the payroll and benefit-related accounts....

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Accountant II

  • Sumitomo Pharma
  • Denver, PA (14 miles from Leesport, PA)
  • 15 days ago
  • Denver, PA (14 miles from Leesport, PA)
  • 15 days ago

Prepare accrual journal entries associated with accounts payable....

Hybrid

Accountant

  • Citizens
  • Denver, PA (14 miles from Leesport, PA)
  • 15 days ago
  • Denver, PA (14 miles from Leesport, PA)
  • 15 days ago

Duties and Responsibilities Monthly Close and Related Processes: Accountant responsible for variance analysis, financial statement reporting, journal entries, account reconciliations related to General...

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Accountant

  • Marotta Controls, Inc.
  • Wyomissing, PA (5 miles from Leesport, PA)
  • 18 days ago
  • Wyomissing, PA (5 miles from Leesport, PA)
  • 18 days ago

Principal duties Record financial transactions, prepare journal entries, and maintain the general ledger Support the organization by monitoring and enforcing financial policies, procedures, and controls...

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Accountant II

  • Penske Truck Leasing
  • Reading, PA (4 miles from Leesport, PA)
  • 19 days ago
  • Reading, PA (4 miles from Leesport, PA)
  • 19 days ago

The Penske Accountant II position has responsibility for working with financial statements, preparing journal entries, and completing variance reporting....

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Senior Plant Accountant

  • Woodstream Corporation
  • Lititz, PA (23 miles from Leesport, PA)
  • 26 days ago
  • Lititz, PA (23 miles from Leesport, PA)
  • 26 days ago

accounting....

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Senior Accountant

  • Penske Truck Leasing Co., L.P.
  • Kutztown, PA (13 miles from Leesport, PA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Kutztown, PA (13 miles from Leesport, PA)
  • 30+ days ago

The Penske Senior Accountant position has responsibility for reviewing journal entries, financial statements, and variance reporting, and has responsibility for identifying cost recovery/process improvement...

Hybrid

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Highest Education Level

Accountants in Leesport, 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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