Accountant Jobs in Cottonwood Heights, UT

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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Controller - Multifamily Real Estate

  • Career Movement
  • Salt Lake City, UT (13 miles from Cottonwood Heights, UT)
  • 3 hours ago
  • Career Movement
  • Salt Lake City, UT (13 miles from Cottonwood Heights, UT)
  • 3 hours ago

We’re seeking an accomplished Controller to join our leadership team and oversee the financial operations of a rapidly growing multifamily real estate portfolio. This is a high-impact, in-office...

Accountant I

  • Murray, UT (9 miles from Cottonwood Heights, UT)
  • 1 hour ago
  • Murray, UT (9 miles from Cottonwood Heights, UT)
  • 1 hour ago

Assists in the month-end close, including the preparation of journal entries and participating in month-end close review meetings. Understands and explains variances to plan in assigned areas....

Staff Accountant - 10559

  • Salt Lake City, UT (17 miles from Cottonwood Heights, UT)
  • 3 hours ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT (17 miles from Cottonwood Heights, UT)
  • 3 hours ago

degree in Accounting 3+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in a fast-paced environment Deep expertise in U.S....

Staff Accountant

  • Salt Lake City, UT (17 miles from Cottonwood Heights, UT)
  • 1 day ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT (17 miles from Cottonwood Heights, UT)
  • 1 day ago

Staff Accountant Category:Professional Location:Salt Lake City, UT 84101 Pay:$55,000.00 Annually Posted:2 days ago Status:Open Description Staff Accountant Advance your career where precision meets...

Service Charge Accountant

  • Salt Lake City, UT (17 miles from Cottonwood Heights, UT)
  • 2 days ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT (17 miles from Cottonwood Heights, UT)
  • 2 days ago

What we're looking for: A part qualified or qualified CIMA, ACCA, ACA Accountant. Experience in a similar role....

Senior Accountant

  • Salt Lake City, UT (17 miles from Cottonwood Heights, UT)
  • 2 days ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT (17 miles from Cottonwood Heights, UT)
  • 2 days ago

Are you ready to be part of a company that's not just talking about the future, but actively shaping it? Join The AES Corporation (NYSE: AES), a Fortune 500 company that's leading the charge in...

Accountant

  • Lehi, UT (17 miles from Cottonwood Heights, UT)
  • 2 days ago
  • Lehi, UT (17 miles from Cottonwood Heights, UT)
  • 2 days ago

We are seeking a detail-oriented Senior Accountant to assist in financial close and bookkeeping processes, as well as financial reporting....

Senior Accountant

  • Salt Lake City, UT (17 miles from Cottonwood Heights, UT)
  • 2 days ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT (17 miles from Cottonwood Heights, UT)
  • 2 days ago

**Position Summary** + Prepare accurate and timely journal entries. + Perform account reconciliations, including data mining and summarization of transactions in a clear and concise manner. + Verify...

Enterprise Accounting, Senior Accountant - Intercompany

  • Salt Lake City, UT (17 miles from Cottonwood Heights, UT)
  • 2 days ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT (17 miles from Cottonwood Heights, UT)
  • 2 days ago

**Minimum Requirements:** + Bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance. + Five (5) years of accounting experience. + US Citizenship is required to apply. + CPA or CPA candidate preferred....

Accountant, FCM

  • Salt Lake City, UT (17 miles from Cottonwood Heights, UT)
  • 2 days ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT (17 miles from Cottonwood Heights, UT)
  • 2 days ago

Ready to be pushed beyond what you think youre capable of? At Coinbase, our mission is to increase economic freedom in the world. Its a massive, ambitious opportunity that demands the best of us,...

Staff Software Engineer (Frontend) - Unified Accountant Console Staff Software Engineer (Frontend) - Unified Accountant Console

  • Draper, UT (11 miles from Cottonwood Heights, UT)
  • 3 days ago
  • Draper, UT (11 miles from Cottonwood Heights, UT)
  • 3 days ago

Accountant Channel Console team Accountant firms are the most important customer for bill.com, they bring the biggest portion of our company's revenue....

Finance Systems Accountant

  • Salt Lake City, UT (17 miles from Cottonwood Heights, UT)
  • 3 days ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT (17 miles from Cottonwood Heights, UT)
  • 3 days ago

What we're looking for: Qualified or part-qualified Accountant - ACCA/ACA or equivalent professional experience. Experience in a Finance System Accountant role....

Staff Accountant/Accounting Assistant - Centerville, UT

  • Centerville, UT (24 miles from Cottonwood Heights, UT)
  • 3 days ago
  • Centerville, UT (24 miles from Cottonwood Heights, UT)
  • 3 days ago

Come work as a Staff Accountant/Accounting Assistant with Paul Davis Restoration and you, too, can become a difference maker....

Job Cost Accountant - Centerville, UT

  • Centerville, UT (24 miles from Cottonwood Heights, UT)
  • 4 days ago
  • Centerville, UT (24 miles from Cottonwood Heights, UT)
  • 4 days ago

Requirements 3+ years experience as a Data Entry Clerk, Cost Accountant, Cost Analyst, Accountant, or similar role Experience with QuickBooks required Degree in Accounting preferred Computer literacy...

Accountant

  • Salt Lake City, UT (17 miles from Cottonwood Heights, UT)
  • 4 days ago
  • Salt Lake City, UT (17 miles from Cottonwood Heights, UT)
  • 4 days ago

Creates other journal entries upon request....

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Salary for Accountant Jobs in Cottonwood Heights, UT

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Highest Education Level

Accountants in Cottonwood Heights, UT 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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