Accountant Jobs in Stafford, 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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Forensic Accountant

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS Selectees who are not FBI financial analysts or forensic accountants are required to attend a mandatory five-week Forensic Accountant Core Training Session (FACTS) held at the...

Tax Accountant - Work from Home - 2+ Yrs Paid Tax Experience Required

  • Houston, TX (15 miles from Stafford, TX)
  • 22 hours ago
  • Houston, TX (15 miles from Stafford, TX)
  • 22 hours ago

Overview Earn additional income as a remote Tax Associate - help people file with confidence! Are you an experienced tax professional looking for a flexible, remote opportunity this tax season? If...

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Senior Business Tax Accountant - Work From Home - 3+ Yrs Paid Tax Experience Required

  • Houston, TX (15 miles from Stafford, TX)
  • 16 days ago
  • Houston, TX (15 miles from Stafford, TX)
  • 16 days ago

Must possess active unrestricted credential: EA (Enrolled Agent), CPA (Certified Public Accountant), or Practicing Attorney Minimum of 2 seasons of personal Tax Preparation experience, with a minimum...

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Business Tax Accountant - Work From Home - 3+ Yrs Paid Tax Experience Required

  • Houston, TX (15 miles from Stafford, TX)
  • 23 days ago
  • Houston, TX (15 miles from Stafford, TX)
  • 23 days ago

Overview At Intuit we believe everyone should have the opportunity to prosper, which is why our mission is Powering Prosperity Around the World. Being a mission-driven company includes living our...

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Business Tax Analyst- Work From Home - 3+ Yrs Paid Tax Experience Required

  • Houston, TX (15 miles from Stafford, TX)
  • 26 days ago
  • Houston, TX (15 miles from Stafford, TX)
  • 26 days ago

Overview At Intuit we believe everyone should have the opportunity to prosper, which is why our mission is Powering Prosperity Around the World. Being a mission-driven company includes living our...

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Transaction Accountant

  • Houston, TX (15 miles from Stafford, TX)
  • moments ago
  • Houston, TX (15 miles from Stafford, TX)
  • moments ago

Transaction Accountant **Job Description Summary** The Deal Management team provides a seamless experience to the brokerage community within Cushman & Wakefields Advisory business, primarily focused...

Project Accountant

  • Houston, TX (15 miles from Stafford, TX)
  • 1 hour ago
  • Houston, TX (15 miles from Stafford, TX)
  • 1 hour ago

Job Title: Senior Rig Project Controller Reporting To: Projects Costs Controller Manager Function: Finance Location: Houston, Texas, USA / Project location ABOUT SEADRILL Seadrill is one of the...

Tax Accountant - Work from Home

  • Houston, TX (15 miles from Stafford, TX)
  • 10 hours ago
  • Houston, TX (15 miles from Stafford, TX)
  • 10 hours ago

Overview Earn additional income as a remote Tax Associate - help people file with confidence! Are you an experienced tax professional looking for a flexible, remote opportunity this tax season? If...

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Remote Accountant

  • Houston, TX (15 miles from Stafford, TX)
  • 15 hours ago
  • Houston, TX (15 miles from Stafford, TX)
  • 15 hours ago

Reconciling general ledger, journal entries, and bank statements. Preparing and analyzing monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements....

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Crude Oil Accountant

  • Houston, TX (15 miles from Stafford, TX)
  • 17 hours ago
  • Houston, TX (15 miles from Stafford, TX)
  • 17 hours ago

degree in accounting required 3 5 years of accounting experience preferred Midstream oil and gas experience a plus Oracle experience a plus Cleared criminal history (background) and satisfactory reference...

Funeral Services Accountant/Bookkeeper

  • Houston, TX (15 miles from Stafford, TX)
  • 1 day ago
  • Houston, TX (15 miles from Stafford, TX)
  • 1 day ago

Our team supports multiple funeral homes and cremation service providers across the region, and we are seeking a skilled Accountant / Bookkeeper to join us in supporting our financial operations....

Senior Client Accountant

  • Houston, TX (15 miles from Stafford, TX)
  • 2 days ago
  • Houston, TX (15 miles from Stafford, TX)
  • 2 days ago

journal entries, reviewing operating statements and variance reports, preparing escalation and payable reviews, as well as performing reconciliations....

Real Estate Accountant & Reporting Lead

  • Houston, TX (15 miles from Stafford, TX)
  • 3 days ago
  • Houston, TX (15 miles from Stafford, TX)
  • 3 days ago

Qualification Basic Qualifications: Minimum of 5 years' experience in investment accounting or in FP&A Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's degree with a major in a quantitative field e.g., Finance,...

25-082.P1 - Senior/Lead Revenue Accountant

  • Houston, TX (15 miles from Stafford, TX)
  • 3 days ago
  • Houston, TX (15 miles from Stafford, TX)
  • 3 days ago

Job Objective: Records highly complicated oil and gas sales; performs sales variance analysis; and reconciles account receivables and general ledger balances; and prepares various regulatory...

Senior Revenue Analyst

  • Houston, TX (15 miles from Stafford, TX)
  • 3 days ago
  • Houston, TX (15 miles from Stafford, TX)
  • 3 days ago

What makes DHL great? Our People! We know each employees individual contributions make us the #1 Express Delivery and Logistics Company in the world. Distinguished as No. 1 Worlds Best Workplace...

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Salary for Accountant Jobs in Stafford, TX

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Highest Education Level

Accountants in Stafford, TX 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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