Accountant Jobs in Pawtucket, RI

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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Senior Accountant

  • North Providence, RI (2 miles from Pawtucket, RI)
  • 16 hours ago
  • North Providence, RI (2 miles from Pawtucket, RI)
  • 16 hours ago

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES : To perform supervisory and advanced professional accounting work; to assist in the maintenance of the state governmental accounting system; and to do related work as...

Senior Accountant

  • Providence, RI (3 miles from Pawtucket, RI)
  • 2 days ago
  • Providence, RI (3 miles from Pawtucket, RI)
  • 2 days ago

entries, and complex reconciliations to ensure our books are accurate and timely....

Cost Accountant

  • Fall River, MA (17 miles from Pawtucket, RI)
  • 2 days ago
  • Fall River, MA (17 miles from Pawtucket, RI)
  • 2 days ago

Key Accountabilities Delivering Excellence in Financial Reporting Preparation and review of month-end journal entries Review of inventory-related reconciliations in Blackline Periodic inventory variance...

Senior Accountant

  • Providence, RI (3 miles from Pawtucket, RI)
  • 3 days ago
  • Providence, RI (3 miles from Pawtucket, RI)
  • 3 days ago

Degree in Accounting or equivalent work experience + 4+ years of relevant accounting experience + Proven experience leading a team under pressure to meet deadlinescombined with the ability to communicate...

Accountant III

  • Providence, RI (3 miles from Pawtucket, RI)
  • 3 days ago
  • Providence, RI (3 miles from Pawtucket, RI)
  • 3 days ago

**Qualifications** Bachelors degree in accounting or finance plus 3+ years accounting or related experience SAP or similar ERP accounting software experience Advanced PC skills with emphasis on spreadsheet...

Staff Accountant (Anticipated)

  • Coventry, RI (17 miles from Pawtucket, RI)
  • 3 days ago
  • Coventry, RI (17 miles from Pawtucket, RI)
  • 3 days ago

Prepares and records all adjusting journal entries necessary to maintain the accuracy and reliability of financial records on a timely basis....

Senior Accountant

  • Pawtucket, RI
  • 5 days ago
  • Pawtucket, RI
  • 5 days ago

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Prepare, review, and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements Maintain general ledger, including journal entries, reconciliations, and year-end closings Manage...

Senior External Reporting Accountant

  • Providence, RI (3 miles from Pawtucket, RI)
  • 6 days ago
  • Providence, RI (3 miles from Pawtucket, RI)
  • 6 days ago

The Role: The Senior Accountant, External Reporting will assist in the coordination of the Company’s external financial reporting activities, including the preparation of Forms 10-K and 10-Q and other...

Staff Accountant

  • Johnston, RI (7 miles from Pawtucket, RI)
  • 8 days ago
  • Johnston, RI (7 miles from Pawtucket, RI)
  • 8 days ago

Staff Accountant FINANCE DEPARTMENT - Johnston, RI Full-Time General Responsibility: The Staff Accountant is responsible to participate as an integral member of the finance team and works under the...

. - Experienced Staff Accountant

  • East Providence, RI (4 miles from Pawtucket, RI)
  • 9 days ago
  • East Providence, RI (4 miles from Pawtucket, RI)
  • 9 days ago

. - Experienced Staff Accountant Recruiter Viaggio Partners, Inc....

Senior Accountant

  • Providence, RI (3 miles from Pawtucket, RI)
  • 11 days ago
  • Providence, RI (3 miles from Pawtucket, RI)
  • 11 days ago

The Role: The Senior Accountant will be responsible for executing a variety of accounting procedures, including but not limited to month-end and year-end closings, account reconciliations, general ledger...

Staff Accountant

  • Lincoln, RI (3 miles from Pawtucket, RI)
  • 12 days ago
  • Lincoln, RI (3 miles from Pawtucket, RI)
  • 12 days ago

The Role: Staff Accountant - General duties will include creating journal entries and posting them to the general ledger, reconciling accounts and performing other accounting functions....

Regional Accountant - Senior

  • Lincoln, RI (3 miles from Pawtucket, RI)
  • 12 days ago
  • Lincoln, RI (3 miles from Pawtucket, RI)
  • 12 days ago

The Role: Accountant Senior - Prepare journal entries, generate, review, and distribute financial statements, reconcile accounts, prepare applicable tax returns, and prepare other financial reports...

Senior Accountant / Assistant Controller

  • Mansfield, MA (13 miles from Pawtucket, RI)
  • 12 days ago
  • Mansfield, MA (13 miles from Pawtucket, RI)
  • 12 days ago

Our Kforce client located in the Mansfield, MA area is seeking a Senior Accountant/Assistant Controller....

Staff Accountant

  • Norwood, MA (23 miles from Pawtucket, RI)
  • 15 days ago
  • Norwood, MA (23 miles from Pawtucket, RI)
  • 15 days ago

Position: Staff Accountant Location: Norwood, MA Job Summary: The Staff Accountant will support and report to the Accounting Manager in our Norwood location....

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Salary for Accountant Jobs in Pawtucket, RI

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Highest Education Level

Accountants in Pawtucket, RI 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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