Accountant Jobs in Sumner, WA

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

  • Seatac, WA (17 miles from Sumner, WA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Seatac, WA (17 miles from Sumner, WA)
  • 1 day ago

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...

Staff Accountant

  • Kent, WA (11 miles from Sumner, WA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Kent, WA (11 miles from Sumner, WA)
  • 2 days ago

role: Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred....

Tax Accountant

  • Tukwila, WA (23 miles from Sumner, WA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Tukwila, WA (23 miles from Sumner, WA)
  • 6 days ago

Prepare and post required income tax journal entries, maintain monthly income tax account roll forward, and account reconciliations....

Accountant II - SPED - 20257385

  • Lakewood, WA (10 miles from Sumner, WA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Lakewood, WA (10 miles from Sumner, WA)
  • 8 days ago

Prepares, reviews, enters and posts adjusting journal entries and reclassification entries prepared by department staff and other District staff prior to entry into the general ledger system....

Staff Accountant

  • Kent, WA (11 miles from Sumner, WA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Kent, WA (11 miles from Sumner, WA)
  • 8 days ago

Job Overview Title: Staff Accountant Reports to: Accounting Manager Location: Kent, WA; onsite Schedule Type: Full Time/Exempt, Monday through Friday 7:30A to 4:00P Position Summary The Staff Accountant...

Senior Accountant - US Corporate Accounting

  • Bellevue, WA (24 miles from Sumner, WA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Bellevue, WA (24 miles from Sumner, WA)
  • 9 days ago

Prepare and review monthly account reconciliations Prepare and review month end journal entries Perform monthly and quarterly P&L and balance sheet analyses Review monthly P&L statements for accuracy...

Property Accountant Team Lead

  • Renton, WA (17 miles from Sumner, WA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Renton, WA (17 miles from Sumner, WA)
  • 10 days ago

Property Accountant Team Lead Company: The Boeing Company The Boeing Company is seeking a Property Accountant Team Lead in Renton, Washington....

Senior Accountant

  • Renton, WA (17 miles from Sumner, WA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Renton, WA (17 miles from Sumner, WA)
  • 11 days ago

Manage day-to-day accounting operations for other assigned entities, including general ledger maintenance, journal entries, account reconciliations, and oversight of accounts payable activities....

Assistant Accountant - Construction

  • Tacoma, WA (10 miles from Sumner, WA)
  • 19 days ago
  • Tacoma, WA (10 miles from Sumner, WA)
  • 19 days ago

Job Title: Construction Assistant Accountant Job Summary: We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Construction Assistant Accountant to support our finance team in managing day-to-day accounting...

Accountant, Payroll

  • Federal Way, WA (7 miles from Sumner, WA)
  • 23 days ago
  • Federal Way, WA (7 miles from Sumner, WA)
  • 23 days ago

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Perform general ledger functions such as journal entry preparation, on & off cycle payroll journal entries & account analysis....

Sr Accountant, General Accounting

  • Federal Way, WA (7 miles from Sumner, WA)
  • 23 days ago
  • Federal Way, WA (7 miles from Sumner, WA)
  • 23 days ago

Accounting: Responsible for general ledger functions such as journal entry preparation, account analysis, and reconciliations. Review of staff accountant monthly close activities....

Senior Accountant, Religious Communities Hybrid

  • Renton, WA (17 miles from Sumner, WA)
  • 23 days ago
  • Renton, WA (17 miles from Sumner, WA)
  • 23 days ago

Senior Accountant, Religious Communities Hybrid The Senior Accountant for Mother Joseph Province, is responsible for providing accounting and financial analysis to support assigned local religious communities...

General Accountant

  • Tacoma, WA (10 miles from Sumner, WA)
  • 23 days ago
  • Tacoma, WA (10 miles from Sumner, WA)
  • 23 days ago

Responsibilities include preparing journal entries, managing fixed assets in the ERP system, and reconciling general ledger accounts....

Accountant Remote

  • Renton, WA (17 miles from Sumner, WA)
  • 26 days ago
  • Renton, WA (17 miles from Sumner, WA)
  • 26 days ago

Prepares accurate and timely reinsurance journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations in alignment with month-end close processes....

Remote Work

Sr Accountant (Order to Cash)

  • Issaquah, WA (23 miles from Sumner, WA)
  • 28 days ago
  • Issaquah, WA (23 miles from Sumner, WA)
  • 28 days ago

journal entries, equity investment accounting for wholly-owned subsidiaries, and fixed asset/construction-in-progress ledgers....

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Salary for Accountant Jobs in Sumner, WA

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Highest Education Level

Accountants in Sumner, WA 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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