Accountant Jobs in Coventry, CT

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 Financial Accountant

  • Hartford, CT (16 miles from Coventry, CT)
  • 1 day ago
  • Hartford, CT (16 miles from Coventry, CT)
  • 1 day ago

Accountant will manage selected accounting and reporting processes for the financial institution....

Sales Consultant - CPA Centric

  • Rocky Hill, CT (19 miles from Coventry, CT)
  • 1 day ago
  • Rocky Hill, CT (19 miles from Coventry, CT)
  • 1 day ago

Collaborate with key referral sources, including Accountants, Banks, and existing Paychex clients, with the goal of education, consultation and to secure referrals to end user sales....

Senior Associate, Mortgage Loan Accountant

  • Windsor, CT (16 miles from Coventry, CT)
  • 1 day ago
  • Windsor, CT (16 miles from Coventry, CT)
  • 1 day ago

Job Description Senior Associate, Mortgage Loan Accountant Locations: Windsor, CT | Union, NJ | NYC| Hybrid Get To Know The Team: The loan insurance team's day-to-day duties include performing loan...

Staff Accountant

  • Newington, CT (21 miles from Coventry, CT)
  • 3 days ago
  • Newington, CT (21 miles from Coventry, CT)
  • 3 days ago

The Accountant will have an active role in financial reporting, forecasting, monthly closing, journal entries, cash application, and account analysis....

Investment Accountant

  • Hartford, CT (16 miles from Coventry, CT)
  • 3 days ago
  • Hartford, CT (16 miles from Coventry, CT)
  • 3 days ago

Prepare and analyze client reporting, including holdings, earned income, transactions, journal entries and Schedule D statutory reporting. Monitor and reconcile internal Prime systems....

Staff Accountant

  • West Hartford, CT (21 miles from Coventry, CT)
  • 3 days ago
  • West Hartford, CT (21 miles from Coventry, CT)
  • 3 days ago

Essential Skills At least 3 years of accounting experience (including month-end close, journal entries, etc.)...

Accountant

  • Montville, CT (24 miles from Coventry, CT)
  • 5 days ago
  • Montville, CT (24 miles from Coventry, CT)
  • 5 days ago

Assist with the month-end closing process, journal entries, and accruals. Support completion of the annual budget; preparation of various data requests and analysis as required....

Senior Accountant

  • Bloomfield, CT (21 miles from Coventry, CT)
  • 5 days ago
  • Bloomfield, CT (21 miles from Coventry, CT)
  • 5 days ago

Can clearly communicate accounting information/requirements in a format easy to absorb by non-accountants. + Possesses a strong working knowledge of current GAAP, Statutory Accounting Principles, Sarbanes-Oxley...

Provider Relations Advisor, Retail Accountant Management -Express Scripts

  • Bloomfield, CT (21 miles from Coventry, CT)
  • 5 days ago
  • Bloomfield, CT (21 miles from Coventry, CT)
  • 5 days ago

Provider Relations Advisor, Retail Account Management POSITION SUMMARY The Provider Relations Advisor role is part of the Retail Account Management team that sits within the Network Compliance...

Staff Accountant

  • Hartford, CT (16 miles from Coventry, CT)
  • 6 days ago
  • Hartford, CT (16 miles from Coventry, CT)
  • 6 days ago

Insurity's Next Staff Accountant We're looking for a Staff Accountant to join our team who will be responsible for the Accounts Payable (AP) process and general accounting tasks....

Remote Work

Sr Accountant Fixed Assets

  • Hartford, CT (16 miles from Coventry, CT)
  • 6 days ago
  • Hartford, CT (16 miles from Coventry, CT)
  • 6 days ago

**Requirements:** + Supports and is responsible for the month-end close process for corporate accounting areas of responsibility and reporting, including journal entry preparation and review, reconciliation...

Tax Accountant

  • Wales, MA (20 miles from Coventry, CT)
  • 9 days ago
  • Wales, MA (20 miles from Coventry, CT)
  • 9 days ago

Tax Accountant A Top CPA firm in the area is looking to add a Tax Accountant to their team. This stable and growing firm offers their clients valuable knowledge and expertise in tax....

Senior Audit Consultant (CPA)

  • Hartford, CT (16 miles from Coventry, CT)
  • 9 days ago
  • Hartford, CT (16 miles from Coventry, CT)
  • 9 days ago

Do you have a CPA (active or inactive)? Are you an accounting pro with audit or tax experience looking for a high-impact, flexible role? Are you unemployed and able to commit to an ongoing...

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Senior Revenue Accountant

  • Hartford, CT (16 miles from Coventry, CT)
  • 9 days ago
  • Hartford, CT (16 miles from Coventry, CT)
  • 9 days ago

entries, and providing the backup support. + Prepare unbilled accounts receivable and deferred revenue accounting entries and reconciliations to ensure compliance with U.S....

Senior Accountant

  • Hartford, CT (16 miles from Coventry, CT)
  • 15 days ago
  • Hartford, CT (16 miles from Coventry, CT)
  • 15 days ago

What you'll be doing Playing an active role in the US GAAP and US Statutory financial close and reporting process, including preparing journal entries, reconciliations, and supplemental statutory reporting...

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Salary for Accountant Jobs in Coventry, CT

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Highest Education Level

Accountants in Coventry, CT 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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