Accountant Jobs in Riviera Beach, FL

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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Project Accountant

  • West Palm Beach, FL (5 miles from Riviera Beach, FL)
  • 2 days ago
  • West Palm Beach, FL (5 miles from Riviera Beach, FL)
  • 2 days ago

My client, a well-established construction company based in West Palm Beach, is looking for a project accountant....

Investment Accountant

  • Palm Beach Gardens, FL
  • 3 days ago
  • Palm Beach Gardens, FL
  • 3 days ago

Our client, a boutique family office in Jupiter, FL, is seeking a detail-oriented Investment Accountant to manage all investment and fund accounting functions....

Staff Accountant

  • West Palm Beach, FL (5 miles from Riviera Beach, FL)
  • 10 days ago
  • West Palm Beach, FL (5 miles from Riviera Beach, FL)
  • 10 days ago

Post Staff Accountant Job Category: Accounting Requisition Number: ACCOU001552 Posting Details Posted: February 28, 2025 Full-Time On-site Locations Showing 1 location Palm Beach 7670 Okeechobee Blvd...

Division Senior Accountant

  • West Palm Beach, FL (5 miles from Riviera Beach, FL)
  • 11 days ago
  • West Palm Beach, FL (5 miles from Riviera Beach, FL)
  • 11 days ago

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES : - Prepares monthly journal entries - Assists with the preparation of monthly financial reports and cash flow projections - Verifies accuracy of journal entries and accounting...

Staff Accountant

  • Jupiter, FL (9 miles from Riviera Beach, FL)
  • 11 days ago
  • Jupiter, FL (9 miles from Riviera Beach, FL)
  • 11 days ago

Responsibilities include Assist with maintaining general ledger accounts, records, and financial reports in QuickBooks Prepare and post adjusting journal entries, analyses, account reconciliations,...

Senior Accountant

  • West Palm Beach, FL (5 miles from Riviera Beach, FL)
  • 14 days ago
  • West Palm Beach, FL (5 miles from Riviera Beach, FL)
  • 14 days ago

Responsibilities: Prepare and adjust journal entries Reconcile bank and balance sheet accounts Participate in month end close Prepare accruals and prepaids Assist with accounts payable Required Qualifications...

Sr Accountant

  • Juno Beach, FL (3 miles from Riviera Beach, FL)
  • 16 days ago
  • Juno Beach, FL (3 miles from Riviera Beach, FL)
  • 16 days ago

Interface with Deloitte and Internal Auditors on all monthly clause true-up calculations, journal entry or reconciliation related issues....

Senior Accountant

  • Palm Beach Gardens, FL
  • 17 days ago
  • Palm Beach Gardens, FL
  • 17 days ago

What you’ll do as a Senior Accountant Prepare & post journal entries with supporting documentation; including accruals and other necessary adjusting entries Contribute to timely and accurate monthly...

Staff Accountant

  • Palm Beach Gardens, FL
  • 17 days ago
  • Palm Beach Gardens, FL
  • 17 days ago

We are seeking a Staff Accountant that will function as a business partner with management and various team members to effectively ensure transactional timeliness, compliance and process controls....

Senior Tax Accountant

  • West Palm Beach, FL (5 miles from Riviera Beach, FL)
  • 17 days ago
  • West Palm Beach, FL (5 miles from Riviera Beach, FL)
  • 17 days ago

Oversee and support a team of bookkeepers and accountants, providing mentorship and leadership....

Senior Accountant

  • Lake Worth, FL (12 miles from Riviera Beach, FL)
  • 23 days ago
  • Lake Worth, FL (12 miles from Riviera Beach, FL)
  • 23 days ago

Job Description Position: Senior Accountant Department: Accounting Reports To: Controller Location: Lake Worth, FL FLSA Status: Exempt Position Summary The Senior Accountant will be responsible for...

Accountant II

  • Juno Beach, FL (3 miles from Riviera Beach, FL)
  • 28 days ago
  • Juno Beach, FL (3 miles from Riviera Beach, FL)
  • 28 days ago

Position Specific Description NextEra Energy Inc. and Florida Power and Light are seeking an Internal Controls/SOX Accountant II at the corporate headquarters in Juno Beach....

Budget Analyst - Electric

  • Lake Worth, FL (12 miles from Riviera Beach, FL)
  • 29 days ago
  • Lake Worth, FL (12 miles from Riviera Beach, FL)
  • 29 days ago

The City of Lake Worth Beach invites qualified individuals to apply for the position of Budget Analyst - Electric. This is a Full-Time, Exempt position based on a 40-hour work week with a salary...

Accountant-Manufacturing

  • West Palm Beach, FL (5 miles from Riviera Beach, FL)
  • 30+ days ago
  • West Palm Beach, FL (5 miles from Riviera Beach, FL)
  • 30+ days ago

Ensure accuracy in cost accounting, including overhead allocation and inventory-related journal entries....

Staff Accountant

  • Jupiter, FL (9 miles from Riviera Beach, FL)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Jupiter, FL (9 miles from Riviera Beach, FL)
  • 30+ days ago

Preparation of journal entries and association schedules for period end closing....

Demographic Data for Riviera Beach, FL

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Salary for Accountant Jobs in Riviera Beach, FL

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Highest Education Level

Accountants in Riviera Beach, FL 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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