Accountant Jobs in Thornton, 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

  • Lakewood, CO (14 miles from Thornton, CO)
  • 3 days ago
  • Lakewood, CO (14 miles from Thornton, CO)
  • 3 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...

Accountant - Senior Business Integrations

  • Englewood, CO (11 miles from Thornton, CO)
  • 4 hours ago
  • Englewood, CO (11 miles from Thornton, CO)
  • 4 hours ago

Analyze, prepare, and record complex journal entries including allocation entries, accruals, payroll, prepaid amortizations, and intercompany entries for the newly acquired business....

Senior Accountant

  • Centennial, CO (18 miles from Thornton, CO)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Centennial, CO (18 miles from Thornton, CO)
  • 5 hours ago

entries for revenue, commodity expenses,regulatory assets and liabilities, and other entries as assignedPrepare all entries in accordance with the deadlines per the close calendarPerform analysis on...

Property Accountant I

  • Denver, CO (12 miles from Thornton, CO)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Denver, CO (12 miles from Thornton, CO)
  • 5 hours ago

. + Prepare journal entries as appropriate to ensure accurate financial reporting....

Accountant III, Revenue

  • Denver, CO (12 miles from Thornton, CO)
  • 8 hours ago
  • Denver, CO (12 miles from Thornton, CO)
  • 8 hours ago

Certified Public Accountant license a plus....

Staff Accountant

  • Centennial, CO (18 miles from Thornton, CO)
  • 8 hours ago
  • Centennial, CO (18 miles from Thornton, CO)
  • 8 hours ago

Hands-on experience with account reconciliations, journal entries, and financial statement preparation....

Senior Accountant

  • Denver, CO (12 miles from Thornton, CO)
  • 9 hours ago
  • Denver, CO (12 miles from Thornton, CO)
  • 9 hours ago

We are looking to for a talented Senior Accountant to join our team here in Denver!...

Tax/Payroll-Benefit Accountant

  • Aurora, CO (9 miles from Thornton, CO)
  • 1 day ago
  • Aurora, CO (9 miles from Thornton, CO)
  • 1 day 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....

Tax/Payroll-Benefit Accountant

  • Denver, CO (12 miles from Thornton, CO)
  • 1 day ago
  • Denver, CO (12 miles from Thornton, CO)
  • 1 day 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 (14 miles from Thornton, CO)
  • 1 day ago
  • Golden, CO (14 miles from Thornton, CO)
  • 1 day ago

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

Senior Accountant Corporate Accounting

  • Denver, CO (12 miles from Thornton, CO)
  • 1 day ago
  • Denver, CO (12 miles from Thornton, CO)
  • 1 day ago

, including the preparation of various journal entries and reconciliations....

Senior Accountant - Oil and Gas

  • Denver, CO (12 miles from Thornton, CO)
  • 2 days ago
  • Denver, CO (12 miles from Thornton, CO)
  • 2 days ago

Perform month-end revenue close procedures Financial Solid understanding of general ledgers and journal entries as a key part of this role, supporting revenue, asset transfers, and financial reporting...

EverCommerce - Senior Accountant

  • Denver, CO (12 miles from Thornton, CO)
  • 2 days ago
  • Denver, CO (12 miles from Thornton, CO)
  • 2 days ago

Reporting to the Accounting Manager, you will support GAAP accounting, month-end close processes/journals, reconciliations and flux analysis....

Remote Work

Senior Accountant

  • Denver, CO (12 miles from Thornton, CO)
  • 2 days ago
  • Denver, CO (12 miles from Thornton, CO)
  • 2 days ago

Manage the lease accounting process, including contract reviews, abstraction into leasing software, preparation of journal entries, and compliance with ASC 842, while identifying opportunities to improve...

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Salary for Accountant Jobs in Thornton, CO

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Highest Education Level

Accountants in Thornton, 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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