Accountant Jobs in Hockessin, DE

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 Accountant

  • Kennett Square, PA (5 miles from Hockessin, DE)
  • 2 hours ago
  • Kennett Square, PA (5 miles from Hockessin, DE)
  • 2 hours ago

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Bachelors degree in Accounting or equivalent At least 5 years of related experience Demonstrated technical knowledge and understanding of Accounting theory, principles, practices...

Staff Accountant

  • Aston, PA (14 miles from Hockessin, DE)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Aston, PA (14 miles from Hockessin, DE)
  • 6 hours ago

Essential Skills Month end close functions such as journal entries and reconciliations. Accounts payable and accounts receivable processing. General ledger entries and corrections....

Accountant III

  • West Chester, PA (14 miles from Hockessin, DE)
  • 18 hours ago
  • West Chester, PA (14 miles from Hockessin, DE)
  • 18 hours ago

Prepare journal entries affecting account balances, as required. Troubleshoot for problem accounts. Perform other duties, tasks and special projects, as required....

Senior Accountant

  • Wilmington, DE (10 miles from Hockessin, DE)
  • 1 day ago
  • Wilmington, DE (10 miles from Hockessin, DE)
  • 1 day ago

Support month-end close and post-close activities, including preparation of various journal entries across multiple Finance functions....

Accountant III (Pay Grade 28) Afscme Local 3109

  • New Castle, DE (11 miles from Hockessin, DE)
  • 1 day ago
  • New Castle, DE (11 miles from Hockessin, DE)
  • 1 day ago

ACCEPTABLE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING: At least five years progressively responsible experience as an accountant, preferably in a governmental agency, to include at least one year experience with a major...

Staff Accountant

  • Wilmington, DE (10 miles from Hockessin, DE)
  • 1 day ago
  • Wilmington, DE (10 miles from Hockessin, DE)
  • 1 day ago

Responsible for month-end journal entries and reconciliations of various general ledger accounts. Performs various statistical analysis based on actual financial data....

Accountant

  • Wilmington, DE (10 miles from Hockessin, DE)
  • 2 days ago
  • Wilmington, DE (10 miles from Hockessin, DE)
  • 2 days ago

Responsible for month-end journal entries and reconciliations of various general ledger accounts. Performs various statistical analysis based on actual financial data....

Senior Accountant - Corporate Accounting

  • Wilmington, DE (10 miles from Hockessin, DE)
  • 2 days ago
  • Wilmington, DE (10 miles from Hockessin, DE)
  • 2 days ago

SolomonEdwards Senior Accountant - Corporate Accounting in Wilmington , Delaware Senior Accountant - Corporate Accounting Wilmington,DE About Us SolomonEdwardsGroup, LLC (SolomonEdwards) is a full-service...

Senior Accountant (4 Openings)

  • Wilmington, DE (10 miles from Hockessin, DE)
  • 2 days ago
  • Wilmington, DE (10 miles from Hockessin, DE)
  • 2 days ago

Essential Duties: Perform a variety of GL tasks, including reconciliations, journal entries, and month-end close activities....

Accountant (Audits/Statements)

  • Wilmington, DE (10 miles from Hockessin, DE)
  • 4 days ago
  • Wilmington, DE (10 miles from Hockessin, DE)
  • 4 days ago

Accountant (Audits/Statements) at The Siegfried Group, LLP in Wilmington, Delaware, United States Job Description Work with accounting and financial teams and with companies on issues involving assurance...

Associate Tax Accountant

  • Wilmington, DE (10 miles from Hockessin, DE)
  • 5 days ago
  • Wilmington, DE (10 miles from Hockessin, DE)
  • 5 days ago

This includes but is not limited to: workpaper support, entry level tax adjustment calculations, tax payment requests, journal entries for accounting records, and compilation of returns and shareholder...

Accountant (Statements/Engagements)

  • Wilmington, DE (10 miles from Hockessin, DE)
  • 5 days ago
  • Wilmington, DE (10 miles from Hockessin, DE)
  • 5 days ago

Accountant (Statements/Engagements) at The Siegfried Group, LLP in Wilmington, Delaware, United States Job Description Work with accounting and financial teams and with companies on issues involving...

Senior Accountant (GL)

  • Newark, DE (11 miles from Hockessin, DE)
  • 6 days ago
  • Newark, DE (11 miles from Hockessin, DE)
  • 6 days ago

Assist with the monthly close process preparing or approving month-end journal entries and participate in resolving potential issues and communicating any possible close related delays....

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Staff Accountant, Associate (Chase Travel)

  • Wilmington, DE (10 miles from Hockessin, DE)
  • 7 days ago
  • Wilmington, DE (10 miles from Hockessin, DE)
  • 7 days ago

As a Staff Accountant in Chase Travel (CTJ), you will support the business by completing monthly journal entries and the timely analysis and reconciliation of assigned balance sheet accounts....

Accountant - Consolidation & Financial Reporting

  • Radnor, PA (23 miles from Hockessin, DE)
  • 7 days ago
  • Radnor, PA (23 miles from Hockessin, DE)
  • 7 days ago

Accountant - Consolidations and Financial Reporting Nouryon is seeking an Accountant to join our growing company....

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Salary for Accountant Jobs in Hockessin, DE

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Highest Education Level

Accountants in Hockessin, DE 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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