Accountant Jobs in Fremont, CA

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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Accountant - Payroll

  • Hayward, CA (9 miles from Fremont, CA)
  • 21 hours ago
  • Hayward, CA (9 miles from Fremont, CA)
  • 21 hours ago

entries for content, coding, and classification Provide monthly reports for Manager, Accounting Provide backup for Accountant - Contract Management and Accountant - Reporting Assist with form 1099...

General Accountant 3 Oakland, CA, Job ID 75570

  • Oakland, CA (19 miles from Fremont, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Oakland, CA (19 miles from Fremont, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Consolidate data from multiple campuses' general ledgers, preparing necessary journal entries and reconciliations as required. 10% Other Duties: Support other areas of Financial Services, such as cash...

Staff Accountant CPA Firm

  • Cupertino, CA (19 miles from Fremont, CA)
  • 1 hour ago
  • Cupertino, CA (19 miles from Fremont, CA)
  • 1 hour ago

Cupertino CPA firm is seeking for an experienced staff accountant with a minimum of 2 years public accounting experience. Bachelors degree in accounting and equivalent is desired....

Certified Public Accountant

  • San Jose, CA (16 miles from Fremont, CA)
  • 4 hours ago
  • San Jose, CA (16 miles from Fremont, CA)
  • 4 hours ago

Certified Public Accountant Position Type: 9+ months Contract (Possible extension or conversion) Location: San Jose, CA 95110 (Hybrid) Job Description: Act as a technical accounting resource for the...

Senior Corporate Accountant

  • San Leandro, CA (14 miles from Fremont, CA)
  • 4 hours ago
  • San Leandro, CA (14 miles from Fremont, CA)
  • 4 hours ago

Review foreign entity financials and reconcile intercompany transactions ensuring proper eliminations....

Senior Construction Project Accountant

  • San Jose, CA (16 miles from Fremont, CA)
  • 4 hours ago
  • San Jose, CA (16 miles from Fremont, CA)
  • 4 hours ago

Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field 6-10 years of experience Or equivalent combination of education and experience KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES Strong written and...

Accountant III

  • Santa Clara, CA (14 miles from Fremont, CA)
  • 4 hours ago
  • Santa Clara, CA (14 miles from Fremont, CA)
  • 4 hours ago

Possession of a Master's Degree in Accounting, Master's Degree in Business Administration with emphasis in Accounting, or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license, may substitute for one (1) year of...

Accountant II

  • Santa Clara, CA (14 miles from Fremont, CA)
  • 4 hours ago
  • Santa Clara, CA (14 miles from Fremont, CA)
  • 4 hours ago

Possession of a Master's Degree in Business Administration with emphasis in Accounting, or Certified Public Accountant (CPA), may substitute for the experience requirement....

Senior Cost/Inventory Accountant

  • Pleasanton, CA (9 miles from Fremont, CA)
  • 8 hours ago
  • Pleasanton, CA (9 miles from Fremont, CA)
  • 8 hours ago

Senior Cost/Inventory Accountant -Manufacturing Position Overview Ledgent Finance & Accounting's client is actively seeking a dedicated and experienced Senior Cost/Inventory Accountant to join their...

Accountant (20609598)

  • Union City, CA (4 miles from Fremont, CA)
  • 13 hours ago
  • Union City, CA (4 miles from Fremont, CA)
  • 13 hours ago

Prepares and analyzes computer input/output data, journal entries and budget transfers, and financial reports. Prepares periodic reports on various grant programs....

Senior Revenue Accountant

  • Los Altos, CA (16 miles from Fremont, CA)
  • 14 hours ago
  • Los Altos, CA (16 miles from Fremont, CA)
  • 14 hours ago

What You Will Bring to the Team As the Senior Revenue Accountant, you will play a critical role in managing and recognizing revenue in accordance with US GAAP, from the moment a customer places an order...

Project Accountant

  • San Leandro, CA (14 miles from Fremont, CA)
  • 14 hours ago
  • San Leandro, CA (14 miles from Fremont, CA)
  • 14 hours ago

What you will be doing Prepare project journal entries and reconciles cost reports for one or more projects. Compile and analyze project pay forms to meet deadlines and ensure accuracy....

General Accountant 5 - Oakland, CA, Job ID 77440

  • Oakland, CA (19 miles from Fremont, CA)
  • 18 hours ago
  • Oakland, CA (19 miles from Fremont, CA)
  • 18 hours ago

General Ledger Management: Leads the preparation, maintenance, and reconciliation of journal entries and general ledger accounts....

Accountant

  • Los Gatos, CA (23 miles from Fremont, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Los Gatos, CA (23 miles from Fremont, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Analyzes general ledger accounts and prepares complex journal entries. Develops, maintains and runs monthly allocations. Ensures proper coding of general ledger system....

Accountant

  • East Palo Alto, CA (10 miles from Fremont, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • East Palo Alto, CA (10 miles from Fremont, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Goo unerstaning of Month-En Process, incluing but not limite to preparation of accruals an journal entries, maintain reconciliations for all balance sheet accounts in establishe corporate formats an...

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Salary for Accountant Jobs in Fremont, CA

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Highest Education Level

Accountants in Fremont, CA 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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