Accountant Jobs in Tucson, AZ

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, Finance

  • Tucson, AZ
  • 12 hours ago
  • Tucson, AZ
  • 12 hours ago

Job Description The Company: Hexagon is a global leader in digital reality solutions, combining sensor, software, and autonomous technologies. We are putting data to work to boost efficiency,...

Accountant II

  • Tucson, AZ
  • 4 days ago
  • Tucson, AZ
  • 4 days ago

Initiate complex journal entries/transactions in UAccess Financial, such as General Error Corrections, Distribution of Income and Expense, Salary Expense Transfers, and Transfer of Funds to move expenses...

Senior Accountant - Manning - Accounting

  • Tucson, AZ
  • 4 days ago
  • Tucson, AZ
  • 4 days ago

Completes report generation for assigned areas to include collection of data and preparation for distribution: Collects monthly reports for journal entry, coordinates general ledger activities to ensure...

Staff Accountant

  • Tucson, AZ
  • 5 days ago
  • Tucson, AZ
  • 5 days ago

Join Our Team as a Staff Accountant in Tucson, AZ!...

Cost Accountant

  • Tucson, AZ
  • 6 days ago
  • Tucson, AZ
  • 6 days ago

degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field 2+ years of experience in cost accounting or general accounting (manufacturing industry experience a plus) Strong understanding of standard costing and...

Accountant

  • Tucson, AZ
  • 7 days ago
  • Tucson, AZ
  • 7 days ago

Requirements Bachelors degree in accounting 6-8 years of accounting experience Advanced Microsoft Excel skills Experience with NetSuite or similar accounting/ERP software Competencies: Excellent communication...

External Reporting Senior Accountant

  • Tucson, AZ
  • 7 days ago
  • Tucson, AZ
  • 7 days ago

Are you an experienced Accountant that enjoys writing and has a desire to work on research and analysis?...

Accountant - Staff

  • Tucson, AZ
  • 7 days ago
  • Tucson, AZ
  • 7 days ago

Our staff accountant is primarily responsible for monthly journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, bank reconciliations, account analysis, preparation of sales and use taxes, modified business...

Accountant 1

  • Tucson, AZ
  • 9 days ago
  • Tucson, AZ
  • 9 days ago

What are the primary responsibilities in the Accountant 1 position?...

Staff Accountant

  • Tucson, AZ
  • 12 days ago
  • Tucson, AZ
  • 12 days ago

The successful candidate will be responsible for the following: Prepare various recurring and one-time journal entries in the financial accounting system....

Senior Accountant - Tucson, AZ (Corporate Bonita)

  • Tucson, AZ
  • 13 days ago
  • Tucson, AZ
  • 13 days ago

Prepares general ledger journal entries utilizing Excel spreadsheets which capture information obtained from accounting system, as well as data supplied by outside agencies, financial analysts and others...

Accountant II-James C....

Accountant

  • Sahuarita, AZ (9 miles from Tucson, AZ)
  • 18 days ago
  • Sahuarita, AZ (9 miles from Tucson, AZ)
  • 18 days ago

Accountant Position Summary Under general supervision of the Finance Supervisor, the Accountant performs basic accounting functions such as account reconciliations, prepares journal entries, assists...

Accountant II

  • Tucson, AZ
  • 22 days ago
  • Tucson, AZ
  • 22 days ago

Reconciles monthly trial balance to the Pima County Schools office and prepares journal entries as necessary....

Senior Accountant

  • Tucson, AZ
  • 30+ days ago
  • Tucson, AZ
  • 30+ days ago

Vaco is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Senior Accountant to join a dynamic company in the Tucson area....

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Salary for Accountant Jobs in Tucson, AZ

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Highest Education Level

Accountants in Tucson, AZ 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
0.8%
Some High School
0.2%


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