Accountant Jobs in Prairie View, TX

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

  • Magnolia, TX (18 miles from Prairie View, TX)
  • 7 hours ago
  • Magnolia, TX (18 miles from Prairie View, TX)
  • 7 hours ago

Key Responsibilities: Monthly Financial Statement Preparation: Record journal entries to reflect monthly financial activities....

Senior Accountant

  • Magnolia, TX (18 miles from Prairie View, TX)
  • 7 hours ago
  • Magnolia, TX (18 miles from Prairie View, TX)
  • 7 hours ago

Key Responsibilities: Execute monthly close activities including journal entries, schedules, and coordination with the close calendar Prepare and review general ledger account reconciliations to ensure...

Staff Accountant

  • Magnolia, TX (18 miles from Prairie View, TX)
  • 8 hours ago
  • Magnolia, TX (18 miles from Prairie View, TX)
  • 8 hours ago

Position Overview Our team is currently looking for a Staff Accountant for an exciting direct hire opportunity....

Senior Accountant. Job in Katy Gr8Jobs

  • Katy, TX (23 miles from Prairie View, TX)
  • 1 day ago
  • Katy, TX (23 miles from Prairie View, TX)
  • 1 day ago

Prepare journal entries - including recurring entries - for Month End Close. Make materiality decisions on close entries. Review other departmental journal entries....

Senior Accountant

  • Brookshire, TX (17 miles from Prairie View, TX)
  • 1 day ago
  • Brookshire, TX (17 miles from Prairie View, TX)
  • 1 day ago

Prepare journal entries - including recurring entries - for Month End Close. Make materiality decisions on close entries. Review other departmental journal entries....

Sr Sales Account Manager - CPA Centric

  • Katy, TX (23 miles from Prairie View, TX)
  • 16 days ago
  • Katy, TX (23 miles from Prairie View, TX)
  • 16 days ago

Imagine Your Future with Us! Since 1971, Paychex has been at the forefront of simplifying HR, payroll, and benefits for American businesses. Our digital HR technology and advisory solutions cater...

Senior Accountant

  • Katy, TX (23 miles from Prairie View, TX)
  • 17 days ago
  • Katy, TX (23 miles from Prairie View, TX)
  • 17 days ago

Ensures that all monthly journal entries, accounts payable, payroll, and accounts receivable entries are coded to the correct general ledger accounts and posted to the general ledger in a timely manner...

Grant Accountant

  • Katy, TX (23 miles from Prairie View, TX)
  • 17 days ago
  • Katy, TX (23 miles from Prairie View, TX)
  • 17 days ago

The Grant Accountant works with other departments to prepare the financial information necessary for grant applications, proposals, and reports....

Financial Accountant III (Cooperative Agricultural Research Center)

  • Prairie View, TX
  • 21 days ago
  • Prairie View, TX
  • 21 days ago

Post-Award Financial Support Assists faculty and project administrators with post-award tasks, including tracking expenditures, cost transfers, and journal entries....

Accountant II

  • Brenham, TX (24 miles from Prairie View, TX)
  • 21 days ago
  • Brenham, TX (24 miles from Prairie View, TX)
  • 21 days ago

Maintains the fixed asset module, which involves monitoring general ledger activity for investments in plant assets, additions and dispositions, and preparing journal entries as needed monthly, quarterly...

Financial Accountant III (Cooperative Extension Program)

  • Prairie View, TX
  • 23 days ago
  • Prairie View, TX
  • 23 days ago

Post-Award Financial Support Assists faculty and project administrators with post-award tasks, including tracking expenditures, cost transfers, and journal entries....

Financial Accountant I Treasury Services Student Business Services

  • Prairie View, TX
  • 24 days ago
  • Prairie View, TX
  • 24 days ago

Bachelor degree in Accounting/ Business Administration/ Finance. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Oral and written communication skills. Customer service skills....

Sales Consultant- CPA Centric

  • Katy, TX (23 miles from Prairie View, TX)
  • 29 days ago
  • Katy, TX (23 miles from Prairie View, TX)
  • 29 days ago

Collaborate with key referral sources, including Accountants, Banks, and existing Paychex clients, with the goal of education, consultation and to secure referrals to end user sales....

Senior Accountant

  • Katy, TX (23 miles from Prairie View, TX)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Katy, TX (23 miles from Prairie View, TX)
  • 45+ days ago

This role will report directly to the Accounting Supervisor and might be responsible for the supervision of some of the duties performed by Experienced Staff Accountants and/or Entry Staff Accountants...

Accountant I

  • Katy, TX (23 miles from Prairie View, TX)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Katy, TX (23 miles from Prairie View, TX)
  • 45+ days ago

Job Summary Accountant I responsible for analyzing information, maintaining complete and accurate records, assisting with routine accounting functions, and providing prompt responses to inquiries from...

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Salary for Accountant Jobs in Prairie View, TX

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Highest Education Level

Accountants in Prairie View, TX 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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