Accountant Jobs in The Colony, 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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CPA

We are a small botique accounting firm with a large reach, serving clients with operations in a majority of the 50 states, Australia, India, Mexico, and the US Virgin Islands. The firm has chosen...

Accountant

  • Dallas, TX (20 miles from The Colony, TX)
  • 11 days ago
  • Dallas, TX (20 miles from The Colony, TX)
  • 11 days ago

Job Title: Senior Accountant Location: on-site North Dallas/Addison area Pay Range: hr. $55 to $60 based in experience Jefferson Wells is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Accounting Manager to...

Staff Accountant

  • Dallas, TX (20 miles from The Colony, TX)
  • 11 days ago
  • Dallas, TX (20 miles from The Colony, TX)
  • 11 days ago

Qualifications : Bachelors degree in Accounting or a related field. 5+ years of relevant accounting experience, with a focus on reconciliations. Proficiency in Excel, including pivot tables....

Senior Business Tax Accountant - Work From Home

  • Dallas, TX (20 miles from The Colony, TX)
  • 21 days ago
  • Dallas, TX (20 miles from The Colony, TX)
  • 21 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 Expert - Work From Home - 3+ Yrs Paid Tax Experience Required

  • Dallas, TX (20 miles from The Colony, TX)
  • 26 days ago
  • Dallas, TX (20 miles from The Colony, TX)
  • 26 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 Consultant - Work From Home - 3+ Yrs Paid Tax Experience Required

  • Dallas, TX (20 miles from The Colony, TX)
  • 26 days ago
  • Dallas, TX (20 miles from The Colony, 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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Business Tax Accountant - Work From Home - 3+ Yrs Paid Tax Experience Required

  • Dallas, TX (20 miles from The Colony, TX)
  • 18 days ago
  • Dallas, TX (20 miles from The Colony, TX)
  • 18 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 Accountant - Work From Home

  • Dallas, TX (20 miles from The Colony, TX)
  • 19 days ago
  • Dallas, TX (20 miles from The Colony, TX)
  • 19 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 Associate - Work From Home - 3+ Yrs Paid Tax Experience Required

  • Dallas, TX (20 miles from The Colony, TX)
  • 25 days ago
  • Dallas, TX (20 miles from The Colony, TX)
  • 25 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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Accountant

  • Dallas, TX (20 miles from The Colony, TX)
  • 8 hours ago
  • Dallas, TX (20 miles from The Colony, TX)
  • 8 hours ago

Experience in financial analysis, accounting processes such as journal entry preparation, account balance reconciliations 5....

Tax Accountant - Work from Home

  • Dallas, TX (20 miles from The Colony, TX)
  • 14 hours ago
  • Dallas, TX (20 miles from The Colony, TX)
  • 14 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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Accountant - Senior

  • Dallas, TX (20 miles from The Colony, TX)
  • 15 hours ago
  • Dallas, TX (20 miles from The Colony, TX)
  • 15 hours ago

Key Roles and Responsibilities: Prepares journal entries, maintains, and reconciles ledger accounts. Manages record of assets, liabilities, and other financial transactions....

Accountant - Senior

  • Dallas, TX (20 miles from The Colony, TX)
  • 15 hours ago
  • Dallas, TX (20 miles from The Colony, TX)
  • 15 hours ago

May prepare balance sheet reconciliations and journal entries. Interprets the meaning of complex accounting reports, records, and statements....

Senior Accountant

  • Dallas, TX (20 miles from The Colony, TX)
  • 18 hours ago
  • Dallas, TX (20 miles from The Colony, TX)
  • 18 hours ago

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS Bachelors Degree in Accounting 3+ years of comparable experience Strong Accounting background Strong critical thinking skills Highly analytical Self-disciplined/self-motivated In-depth...

Sr Accountant - Wholesale Fuel

  • Dallas, TX (20 miles from The Colony, TX)
  • 18 hours ago
  • Dallas, TX (20 miles from The Colony, TX)
  • 18 hours ago

Sunoco LP is a leading energy infrastructure and fuel distribution master limited partnership operating across 47 U.S. states, Puerto Rico, Europe, and Mexico. The Partnership's midstream...

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Salary for Accountant Jobs in The Colony, TX

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Highest Education Level

Accountants in The Colony, 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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