Accountant Jobs in Rhode Island

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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Shared Services Staff Accountant

  • Bally's
  • Providence, RI
  • 12 hours ago
  • Providence, RI
  • 12 hours ago

Responsibilities: Creates journal entries for various C&R properties that have been converted to shared services (cash, accruals, prepaids, etc.) and prepares the related monthly balance sheet reconciliations...

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Staff Fund Accountant

  • Posted June 2, 2026
  • Warwick, RI
  • 1 day ago
  • Warwick, RI
  • 1 day ago

Responsibilities: Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts for multiple investment entities Monitor cash activity and...

Hybrid

Project Accountant

  • Consigli Construction Co , Inc
  • Providence, RI
  • 4 days ago
  • Providence, RI
  • 4 days ago

Employment Type: Full-Time FSLA: Salary/Exempt Division: Finance Department: Project Accounting Reports to: Project Accounting Manager Supervisory Duties: No Salary Range: $78,000 - $86,000 As the Project Accountant...

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Assistant Project Accountant

  • Consigli
  • Providence, RI
  • 4 days ago
  • Providence, RI
  • 4 days ago

Full-Time FSLA: Salary/Exempt Division: Finance Department: Project Accounting Reports to: Project Accounting Manager Supervisory Duties: No Salary Range: $69,000 - $74,000 As the Assistant Project Accountant...

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Senior Accountant

  • Creative Financial Staffing
  • Pawtucket, RI
  • 4 days ago
  • Pawtucket, RI
  • 4 days ago

Qualifications: Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field 5+ years of relevant accounting experience, including general ledger, monthend close, and financial reporting; experience in...

Remote

Staff Accountant/Accounting Clerk

  • Hotel Viking Newport
  • Newport, RI
  • 6 days ago
  • Newport, RI
  • 6 days ago

Property Description Hotel Viking, located in the heart of Newport, Rhode Island, is seeking talented individuals to join our team. As a historic and luxurious property offering unparalleled...

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Tax Accountant

  • GPAC
  • Ashaway, RI
  • 6 days ago
  • Ashaway, RI
  • 6 days ago

Tax Accountant A Top CPA firm in the area is looking to add a Tax Accountant to their team. This stable and growing firm offers their clients valuable knowledge and expertise in tax....

Hybrid

Senior Accountant

  • RI Temps, Inc.
  • Providence, RI
  • 7 days ago
  • Providence, RI
  • 7 days ago

Senior Accountant We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Temporary Senior Accountant to support a busy accounting and finance team....

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Accountant

  • Complete Staffing Solutions
  • Warwick, RI
  • 8 days ago
  • Warwick, RI
  • 8 days ago

Accountant Location: Warwick, RI Salary: Up to $85k Requirements: - At least 5 years of public accounting experience REQUIRED - Strong audit background REQUIRED - Experience with single audit engagements...

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Accountant, Senior

  • St Joseph School Of Nursing
  • Providence, RI
  • 12 days ago
  • Providence, RI
  • 12 days ago

Senior Accountants will also be expected to assist as needed on projects and the annual budget....

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Accountant

  • CharterCARE Health of Rhode Island, LLC
  • Providence, RI
  • 19 days ago
  • Providence, RI
  • 19 days ago

Accountant Summary: This position will assist the Director of Accounting with the day-to -day accounting and monthly reconciliation and analysis of CCHP and its affiliates....

In Person

Senior Staff Accountant, Accounting

  • American Arbitration Association Inc.
  • Johnston, RI
  • 19 days ago
  • Johnston, RI
  • 19 days ago

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Maintains General Ledger, including preparation and review of journal entries to ensure accuracy and adequate support Ensures the accuracy and adherence to internal controls and...

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Staff Accountant (12-Month Contract)

  • Bally's Corporation
  • RI
  • 20 days ago
  • RI
  • 20 days ago

From journal entry preparation and account reconciliations to financial reporting support and month-end close activities, this role sits right at the heart of it all....

In Person

Project Accountant

  • Vanasse Hangen Brustlin
  • Providence, RI
  • 21 days ago
  • Providence, RI
  • 21 days ago

Overview ABOUT THE POSITION VHB is currently looking to hire a Project Accountant to join our New England Regional Finance team. This position is hybrid out of our Providence, RI office....

Hybrid

Cost Accountant

  • The Planet Group
  • Pawtucket, RI
  • 24 days ago
  • Pawtucket, RI
  • 24 days ago

Prepare cost-related journal entries and support inventory and manufacturing account reconciliations. Participate in month-end close activities related to inventory and manufacturing accounting....

In Person

Demographic Data for Rhode Island

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Salary for Accountant Jobs in Rhode Island

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Highest Education Level

Accountants in Rhode Island 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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