Accountant Jobs in Boulder, CO

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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Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP

Fiduciary Accountant ( Hybrid )

Taft is seeking an experienced Fiduciary Accountant to join our dynamic team of legal professionals in our Denver office....

Property Accountant

  • Thornton, CO (19 miles from Boulder, CO)
  • 2 days ago
  • Thornton, CO (19 miles from Boulder, CO)
  • 2 days ago

degree in Accounting or related field is required 6 months of accounting experience or accounting internship experience necessary Strong knowledge of GAAP necessary Proficiency with MS Office Suite...

Tax/Payroll-Benefit Accountant

  • Boulder, CO
  • 19 hours ago
  • Boulder, CO
  • 19 hours ago

Record journal entries to record fees/credits from payroll invoices. Compile data and prepare upwards of 50-100 journal entries monthly. Produce stale dated warrant data for all four campuses....

Accountant I

  • Golden, CO (23 miles from Boulder, CO)
  • 1 day ago
  • Golden, CO (23 miles from Boulder, CO)
  • 1 day ago

Provide general accounting support to the Accountant, Senior Accountant, Deputy Director of Finance, and Director of Finance....

Accountant, Corporate & Retail

  • Loveland, CO (22 miles from Boulder, CO)
  • 2 days ago
  • Loveland, CO (22 miles from Boulder, CO)
  • 2 days ago

Resume Review > Pre-screen/Interview > Offer > Pre-Employment Conditions > Welcome to Nutrien To stay connected to us and for the latest job postings and news, follow us on: LinkedIn, Facebook,...

Senior Accountant

  • Golden, CO (23 miles from Boulder, CO)
  • 4 days ago
  • Golden, CO (23 miles from Boulder, CO)
  • 4 days ago

APPLY FOR TOMORROW'S OPPORTUNITY TODAY, WITH VOLT***Volt is immediately hiring a Senior Accountant in Golden, CO....

Payroll Accountant New

  • Golden, CO (23 miles from Boulder, CO)
  • 6 days ago
  • Golden, CO (23 miles from Boulder, CO)
  • 6 days ago

The payroll accountant will be part of the Payroll & Employment Services team within the Controller's Office....

Staff Accountant

  • Denver, CO (23 miles from Boulder, CO)
  • 7 days ago
  • Denver, CO (23 miles from Boulder, CO)
  • 7 days ago

Bachelors Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or field directly related to assignment, and one to three years of progressively responsible related experience....

Payroll Accountant

  • Golden, CO (23 miles from Boulder, CO)
  • 7 days ago
  • Golden, CO (23 miles from Boulder, CO)
  • 7 days ago

Engineering a world of possibilities We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Payroll Accountant to join our team....

Budget Analyst I

  • Brighton, CO (22 miles from Boulder, CO)
  • 8 days ago
  • Brighton, CO (22 miles from Boulder, CO)
  • 8 days ago

To perform a variety of duties involved in assisting in the preparation and the administration of the county budget including reviewing expenditures, monitoring budget levels and adjusting...

Accountant I

  • Superior, CO (6 miles from Boulder, CO)
  • 10 days ago
  • Superior, CO (6 miles from Boulder, CO)
  • 10 days ago

Prepare and post monthly journal entries. Prepare monthly key metric reporting and back up files. Prepare monthly deliverables to Corporate....

General Ledger Property Accountant

  • Boulder, CO
  • 12 days ago
  • Boulder, CO
  • 12 days ago

Backup training for various processes, i.e., Reconcile monthly intercompany transactions and prepare funding requests for approval and processing. 6....

Remote Work

Grant Accountant

  • Lafayette, CO (5 miles from Boulder, CO)
  • 14 days ago
  • Lafayette, CO (5 miles from Boulder, CO)
  • 14 days ago

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Maintains financial records, work papers, and reports for all federal, state, regional, local and privately funded grants including preparation of journal entries...

Staff Accountant

  • Johnstown, CO (24 miles from Boulder, CO)
  • 14 days ago
  • Johnstown, CO (24 miles from Boulder, CO)
  • 14 days ago

Maintain payroll records and prepare weekly hours reports Research and resolve payroll discrepancies Assist with journal entries and maintenance of general ledger Assist with monthly account reconciliations...

Accountant

  • Arvada, CO (18 miles from Boulder, CO)
  • 14 days ago
  • Arvada, CO (18 miles from Boulder, CO)
  • 14 days ago

Location: UCHealth UCHlth Memorial Admin Ctr, US:CO:Colorado Springs Department: SRSS Finance Administration FTE: Full Time, 1.0, 80.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks) Shift: Days Pay: $29.54 -...

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Salary for Accountant Jobs in Boulder, CO

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Highest Education Level

Accountants in Boulder, CO 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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