Accountant Jobs in Redwood City, 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 (16 miles from Redwood City, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Hayward, CA (16 miles from Redwood City, CA)
  • 1 day 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 (21 miles from Redwood City, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Oakland, CA (21 miles from Redwood City, CA)
  • 2 days 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...

Cost Accountant II

  • Campbell, CA (20 miles from Redwood City, CA)
  • 2 hours ago
  • Campbell, CA (20 miles from Redwood City, CA)
  • 2 hours ago

The position supports cost accounting month end close, reconciles inventory, prepares month end journal entries and works closely with manufacturing, supply chain, R&D and quality organizations to problem-solve...

Budget Analyst-Accountant I

  • Hayward, CA (16 miles from Redwood City, CA)
  • 3 hours ago
  • Hayward, CA (16 miles from Redwood City, CA)
  • 3 hours ago

Audits records, expenditure, internal controls and journal entries (e.g. property taxes, apportionments, cash deposits and entries, etc.) for the purpose of conforming to established GAAP, GASB, Federal...

Accountant I

  • Santa Clara, CA (17 miles from Redwood City, CA)
  • 7 hours ago
  • Santa Clara, CA (17 miles from Redwood City, CA)
  • 7 hours ago

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) may substitute for one (1) year of the experience requirement....

Staff Accountant CPA Firm

  • Cupertino, CA (14 miles from Redwood City, CA)
  • 14 hours ago
  • Cupertino, CA (14 miles from Redwood City, CA)
  • 14 hours 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 (21 miles from Redwood City, CA)
  • 17 hours ago
  • San Jose, CA (21 miles from Redwood City, CA)
  • 17 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 (17 miles from Redwood City, CA)
  • 17 hours ago
  • San Leandro, CA (17 miles from Redwood City, CA)
  • 17 hours ago

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

Senior Construction Project Accountant

  • San Jose, CA (21 miles from Redwood City, CA)
  • 17 hours ago
  • San Jose, CA (21 miles from Redwood City, CA)
  • 17 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 (17 miles from Redwood City, CA)
  • 17 hours ago
  • Santa Clara, CA (17 miles from Redwood City, CA)
  • 17 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 (17 miles from Redwood City, CA)
  • 17 hours ago
  • Santa Clara, CA (17 miles from Redwood City, CA)
  • 17 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 (24 miles from Redwood City, CA)
  • 22 hours ago
  • Pleasanton, CA (24 miles from Redwood City, CA)
  • 22 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...

Senior Accountant

  • San Francisco, CA (23 miles from Redwood City, CA)
  • 23 hours ago
  • San Francisco, CA (23 miles from Redwood City, CA)
  • 23 hours ago

RESPONSIBILITIES Perform daily accounting operations, including journal entries, payroll entries, and account reconciliations. Perform monthly intercompany reconciliations....

Senior Accountant

  • San Francisco, CA (23 miles from Redwood City, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • San Francisco, CA (23 miles from Redwood City, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Prepare journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations as part of the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes in accordance with the U.S. GAAP....

Accountant (20609598)

  • Union City, CA (14 miles from Redwood City, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Union City, CA (14 miles from Redwood City, CA)
  • 1 day ago

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

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Salary for Accountant Jobs in Redwood City, CA

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Highest Education Level

Accountants in Redwood City, 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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