Accountant Jobs in Rumford, 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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Cost Accountant

  • Sharon, MA (20 miles from Rumford, RI)
  • 21 hours ago
  • Sharon, MA (20 miles from Rumford, RI)
  • 21 hours ago

Participate in the monthly close process, preparing journal entries and closing associated Oracle Modules related to Revenue, Cost of Sales and Inventory Prepare all post-closing inventory analysis...

Staff Accountant/Financial Analyst

  • Sharon, MA (20 miles from Rumford, RI)
  • 22 hours ago
  • Sharon, MA (20 miles from Rumford, RI)
  • 22 hours ago

What You'll Do: Drive timely and accurate month-end and year-end closings, including journal entries and financial statements....

Senior Accountant

  • Pawtucket, RI (2 miles from Rumford, RI)
  • 1 day ago
  • Pawtucket, RI (2 miles from Rumford, RI)
  • 1 day ago

What Youll Bring: A Bachelors degree in Accounting, a Certified Public Accountant designation is preferred. Minimum 3 years public accounting experience and/or public company experience....

Senior Accountant, Financial Systems

  • Pawtucket, RI (2 miles from Rumford, RI)
  • 1 day ago
  • Pawtucket, RI (2 miles from Rumford, RI)
  • 1 day ago

What you'll bring: Bachelors degree in Accounting. CPA designation is preferred. Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in accounting or finance, with a focus on financial systems preferred....

Senior Accountant

  • Mansfield, MA (13 miles from Rumford, RI)
  • 2 days ago
  • Mansfield, MA (13 miles from Rumford, RI)
  • 2 days ago

Duties Include: Prepare and post journal entries to support the month-end close process Perform account reconciliations, including balance sheet and bank account reconciliations Match and reconcile...

Tax Accountant III

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

Job Description: At Bank of America, we are guided by a common purpose to help make financial lives better through the power of every connection. We do this by driving Responsible Growth and...

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Staff Accountant

  • Mansfield, MA (13 miles from Rumford, RI)
  • 2 days ago
  • Mansfield, MA (13 miles from Rumford, RI)
  • 2 days ago

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES: Prepare journal entries to facilitate the month-end close process....

Accountant IV

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

Overview FM is a leading property insurer of the world's largest businesses, providing more than one-third of FORTUNE 1000-size companies with engineering-based risk management and property...

Accountant

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

entries, adjusting entries, closing entries, and reversing entries; posting to accounts, subsidiary accounts, voucher registers, and cash books; preparing work sheets and drawing up financial statements...

Accountant

  • Johnston, RI (8 miles from Rumford, RI)
  • 3 days ago
  • Johnston, RI (8 miles from Rumford, RI)
  • 3 days ago

will perform monthly close tasks, including journal entries and account reconciliations Work within tight deadlines, especially during month-end and reporting periods* Excel skills - pivot tables &...

Tax Accountant II (TA II), Fiduciary Tax

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

Tax Accountant II (TA II), Fiduciary Tax, Private Banking - This job is responsible for providing technical fiduciary expertise to Private Bank client teams, focused on differentiating client service...

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Accountant II

  • Providence, RI (3 miles from Rumford, RI)
  • 4 days ago
  • Providence, RI (3 miles from Rumford, RI)
  • 4 days ago

Position Information Position Title Accountant II Career Ladder Eligible?...

Staff Accountant - US Retail

  • Mansfield, MA (13 miles from Rumford, RI)
  • 5 days ago
  • Mansfield, MA (13 miles from Rumford, RI)
  • 5 days ago

Prepare month end journal entries and ensure all B/S accounts are properly supported. Complete daily sales reporting for assigned business areas from generation to distribution....

Regional Senior iGaming Accountant

  • Lincoln, RI (6 miles from Rumford, RI)
  • 5 days ago
  • Lincoln, RI (6 miles from Rumford, RI)
  • 5 days ago

iGaming Accountant Bally's Twin River Lincoln 100 Twin River Road Lincoln, RI 02865 136 Room Hotel Casino Managed By Bally's Corporation Regional Senior iGaming Accountant Full-Time Why Bally's?...

Staff Accountant

  • Norton, MA (12 miles from Rumford, RI)
  • 5 days ago
  • Norton, MA (12 miles from Rumford, RI)
  • 5 days ago

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelors degree in accounting or related field which can be substituted for adequate years of professional experience....

Demographic Data for Rumford, RI

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Salary for Accountant Jobs in Rumford, RI

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Highest Education Level

Accountants in Rumford, 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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