Accountant Jobs in Silver Spring, MD

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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Sudina Search, LLC

Senior Accountant

Innovative, leading company seeks a Senior Accountant to join their dynamic finance team....

Senior Accountant (part time)

  • Washington, DC (9 miles from Silver Spring, MD)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Washington, DC (9 miles from Silver Spring, MD)
  • 5 hours ago

They are seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to assist with key financial operations on a temporary, part-time basis....

Corporate Staff Accountant

  • Washington, DC (9 miles from Silver Spring, MD)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Washington, DC (9 miles from Silver Spring, MD)
  • 5 hours ago

Corporate Accountant Company Location: Washington D.C....

Lead Accountant

  • Rockville, MD (8 miles from Silver Spring, MD)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Rockville, MD (8 miles from Silver Spring, MD)
  • 5 hours ago

Accountant (Lead) Company Location: Rockville, MD area Responsibilities: Oversee monthly cash, lease, and debt accounting, and review journal entries for accuracy....

Accountant, Senior Accountant, Financial Reporting

  • Jessup, MD (14 miles from Silver Spring, MD)
  • 13 hours ago
  • Jessup, MD (14 miles from Silver Spring, MD)
  • 13 hours ago

Location: Jessup Brown, Goldstein & Levy LLP is seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Senior Accountant to oversee the firms day-to-day accounting operations and financial reporting....

Senior Accountant / Assistant Controller

  • Washington, DC (9 miles from Silver Spring, MD)
  • 18 hours ago
  • Washington, DC (9 miles from Silver Spring, MD)
  • 18 hours ago

Senior Accountant / Assistant Controller to join its prestigious team....

Development Accountant

  • Columbia, MD (14 miles from Silver Spring, MD)
  • 20 hours ago
  • Columbia, MD (14 miles from Silver Spring, MD)
  • 20 hours ago

Propose and/or record monthly journal entries including labor allocations, PIS, Capitalized Operating Expense, Depreciation Expense, and expense accruals. Prepare tenant billings as necessary....

Accountant

  • Rockville, MD (8 miles from Silver Spring, MD)
  • 23 hours ago
  • Rockville, MD (8 miles from Silver Spring, MD)
  • 23 hours ago

Prepare financial statements Perform branch audit evaluations Assemble bank reconciliation and account schedule Prepare journal entries, expense accruals and allocations Participate in a timely and...

Senior Accountant

  • Washington, DC (9 miles from Silver Spring, MD)
  • 1 day ago
  • Washington, DC (9 miles from Silver Spring, MD)
  • 1 day ago

Verify the accuracy of recurring journal entries. Post all approved journal entries to the GL. Scan all posted journal entries to the Foundation shared drive....

Construction Accountant

  • Reston, VA (18 miles from Silver Spring, MD)
  • 1 day ago
  • Reston, VA (18 miles from Silver Spring, MD)
  • 1 day ago

entries (depreciation, PTO accrual, etc.)...

Staff Auditor III-IV (CPA)

  • Washington, DC (9 miles from Silver Spring, MD)
  • 1 day ago
  • Washington, DC (9 miles from Silver Spring, MD)
  • 1 day ago

Staff Auditor III-IV Reports To: Program Manager Clearance Type: Secret (III) and Top Secret (IV) Work Location: National Capital Region Estimated Start Date: On contract award Job Description:...

Staff Accountant

  • Gaithersburg, MD (12 miles from Silver Spring, MD)
  • 2 days ago
  • Gaithersburg, MD (12 miles from Silver Spring, MD)
  • 2 days ago

Staff Accountant Our client, a rapidly growing landscaping company, is looking for a Staff Accountant for their team....

SYSTEMS CONTROL ACCOUNTANT SUPERVISOR, COMPTROLLER (General Accounting Division)

  • Annapolis, MD (24 miles from Silver Spring, MD)
  • 2 days ago
  • Annapolis, MD (24 miles from Silver Spring, MD)
  • 2 days ago

SYSTEMS CONTROL ACCOUNTANT SUPERVISOR, COMPTROLLER General Accounting Division Recruitment #2......

Senior Accountant - Hybrid in DC. Job in Gaithersburg Gr8Jobs

  • Gaithersburg, MD (12 miles from Silver Spring, MD)
  • 2 days ago
  • Gaithersburg, MD (12 miles from Silver Spring, MD)
  • 2 days ago

Workplace culture is good" Overview of the Senior Accountant role: Post journal entries to general ledger. General ledger accounting through month-end close. Perform bank reconciliations....

Senior Accountant (Hybrid)

  • Washington, DC (9 miles from Silver Spring, MD)
  • 2 days ago
  • Washington, DC (9 miles from Silver Spring, MD)
  • 2 days ago

Qualifications Education/Certification: Bachelors degree in accounting with solid GPA CPA credential preferred Experience: 3+ years professional accounting experience required 3+ years' experience with...

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Salary for Accountant Jobs in Silver Spring, MD

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Highest Education Level

Accountants in Silver Spring, MD 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
0.7%
Some High School
0.2%


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