Accountant Jobs in Fitchburg, MA

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

  • Worcester, MA (22 miles from Fitchburg, MA)
  • 11 hours ago
  • Worcester, MA (22 miles from Fitchburg, MA)
  • 11 hours ago

Kforce's client, a well-established CPA firm (50 employees) located in the Worcester, MA area is in search of a Senior Accountant....

Senior Accountant (Remote/Flexible)

  • Acton, MA (19 miles from Fitchburg, MA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Acton, MA (19 miles from Fitchburg, MA)
  • 1 day ago

The Senior Accountant will be responsible for the monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting processes related to general expenses, including the preparation of journal entries and account reconciliations...

Sales Consultant - CPA Centric

  • Worcester, MA (22 miles from Fitchburg, MA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Worcester, MA (22 miles from Fitchburg, MA)
  • 2 days 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 Accountant (Westford, MA or Allen, TX)

  • Westford, MA (18 miles from Fitchburg, MA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Westford, MA (18 miles from Fitchburg, MA)
  • 2 days ago

About the Senior Accountant: The Senior Accountant is a highly motivated self-starter, responsible for supporting the Company's Corporate close through general ledger and account reconciliation assistance...

Accountant 3

  • Concord, MA (24 miles from Fitchburg, MA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Concord, MA (24 miles from Fitchburg, MA)
  • 5 days ago

Job Functions: Prepare and post assigned journal entries Responsible for fixed asset accounting and CIP reporting Provide assistance to departmental supervisors in regard to expense variances, work...

Tax Accountant

  • Warwick, MA (24 miles from Fitchburg, MA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Warwick, MA (24 miles from Fitchburg, MA)
  • 8 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....

Tax Accountant

  • Tyngsboro, MA (19 miles from Fitchburg, MA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Tyngsboro, MA (19 miles from Fitchburg, MA)
  • 10 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....

Fixed Asset Accountant L3

  • Merrimack, NH (23 miles from Fitchburg, MA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Merrimack, NH (23 miles from Fitchburg, MA)
  • 11 days ago

What you'll be doing ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Strong leadership in the month-end close process, including complex multi-entity transactions, journal entries, account reconciliations, and...

Site Level Accountant L3

  • Merrimack, NH (23 miles from Fitchburg, MA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Merrimack, NH (23 miles from Fitchburg, MA)
  • 11 days ago

transactions and business combinations....

Revenue Accountant L3

  • Merrimack, NH (23 miles from Fitchburg, MA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Merrimack, NH (23 miles from Fitchburg, MA)
  • 11 days ago

What you'll be doing ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES A leader and decision-maker in the month-end close process including journal entries for multiple entities, account reconciliations and fluctuation...

Senior Tax Accountant

  • Shrewsbury, MA (20 miles from Fitchburg, MA)
  • 18 days ago
  • Shrewsbury, MA (20 miles from Fitchburg, MA)
  • 18 days ago

We are searching for a Senior Tax Accountant to join our amazing team!...

Staff Accountant

  • Littleton, MA (16 miles from Fitchburg, MA)
  • 23 days ago
  • Littleton, MA (16 miles from Fitchburg, MA)
  • 23 days ago

Job Requirements Bachelors degree in accounting, 7 plus years in accounting....

Finance - Controllers Group-Sr Accountant

  • Worcester, MA (22 miles from Fitchburg, MA)
  • 24 days ago
  • Worcester, MA (22 miles from Fitchburg, MA)
  • 24 days ago

Prepares complex journal entries and reconciliations and/or performs detail review of simple to moderately complex journal entries or reconciliations....

Staff Accountant (Westford, MA)

  • Westford, MA (18 miles from Fitchburg, MA)
  • 26 days ago
  • Westford, MA (18 miles from Fitchburg, MA)
  • 26 days ago

Responsibilities will include the timely completion of activities within the monthly/quarterly close timelines, such as preparation of journal entries, expense and balance sheet account analyses, and...

POC Accountant

  • Hudson, NH (23 miles from Fitchburg, MA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Hudson, NH (23 miles from Fitchburg, MA)
  • 30+ days ago

Vaco Boston has partnered with our client to help fill an Accountant role for POC accounting....

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Salary for Accountant Jobs in Fitchburg, MA

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Highest Education Level

Accountants in Fitchburg, MA 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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