Accountant Jobs in Smithville, MO

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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Staff Accountant, Product Finance

  • Kansas City, MO (20 miles from Smithville, MO)
  • 1 day ago
  • Kansas City, MO (20 miles from Smithville, MO)
  • 1 day ago

Role Description: Lead Bank is seeking a talented Staff Accountant to support the Bank's dynamic and growing Banking as a Service (BaaS) product finance function....

Real Estate Investment Accountant

  • Riverside, MO (15 miles from Smithville, MO)
  • 6 days ago
  • Riverside, MO (15 miles from Smithville, MO)
  • 6 days ago

We are looking for a Real Estate Investment Accountant to keep up with our ever-changing projects and provide support to the accounting department....

Hospital Staff Accountant

  • Excelsior Springs, MO (19 miles from Smithville, MO)
  • 6 days ago
  • Excelsior Springs, MO (19 miles from Smithville, MO)
  • 6 days ago

Qualifications: Education: Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.Experience: At least 2-3 years of experience in accounting....

Accountant Prepared Foods Kansas City Plant

  • Kansas City, KS (19 miles from Smithville, MO)
  • 8 days ago
  • Kansas City, KS (19 miles from Smithville, MO)
  • 8 days ago

REQUIREMENTS: Education: Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance or other related Business field preferred. Experience: 1+ years of Accounting/Finance experience....

City Manager - Budget Analyst

  • Independence, MO (20 miles from Smithville, MO)
  • 9 days ago
  • Independence, MO (20 miles from Smithville, MO)
  • 9 days ago

Performs a wide range of professional, full performance financial analysis functions as needed to expedite day-to-day operations related to budget, strategic planning and performance management....

Sales and Use Accountant

  • Pleasant Valley, MO (13 miles from Smithville, MO)
  • 10 days ago
  • Pleasant Valley, MO (13 miles from Smithville, MO)
  • 10 days ago

Job Location : Corporate - Pleasant Valley, MO Position Type : Full Time Education Level : 4 Year Degree Salary Range : Undisclosed Travel Percentage : None Description Job Title: Sales and Use Tax Accountant...

Staff Accountant - AR, State Compliance, and Payroll Compliance Focus

  • Kansas City, MO (20 miles from Smithville, MO)
  • 14 days ago
  • Kansas City, MO (20 miles from Smithville, MO)
  • 14 days ago

Support accurate payroll reconciliations and resolve inconsistencies General Accounting: Prepare monthly journal entries. Complete monthly bank reconciliations....

Senior Accountant

  • Kansas City, MO (24 miles from Smithville, MO)
  • 16 days ago
  • Kansas City, MO (24 miles from Smithville, MO)
  • 16 days ago

Accountant to join our Finance team in Westport. This role will report to the Assistant Financial Controller. As our new Snr....

Sales and Use Tax Accountant

  • Pleasant Valley, MO (13 miles from Smithville, MO)
  • 21 days ago
  • Pleasant Valley, MO (13 miles from Smithville, MO)
  • 21 days ago

Prepare tax-related end-of-month financial journal entries. Assist with sales and use tax audits. Reconcile sales and use tax accounts. Conduct internal sales and use tax reviews....

Associate Accountant

  • Kansas City, MO (20 miles from Smithville, MO)
  • 23 days ago
  • Kansas City, MO (20 miles from Smithville, MO)
  • 23 days ago

A day in the life Russell Stover Chocolates is looking to hire an Associate Accountant!...

Senior Accountant

  • Kansas City, MO (20 miles from Smithville, MO)
  • 25 days ago
  • Kansas City, MO (20 miles from Smithville, MO)
  • 25 days ago

Serve as back-up for other accounting department team members as necessary, such as weekly Accounts Payable processing, monthly fixed asset processing and recording bi-weekly payroll journal entries...

Staff Accountant

  • Kansas City, MO (20 miles from Smithville, MO)
  • 26 days ago
  • Kansas City, MO (20 miles from Smithville, MO)
  • 26 days ago

The qualified candidate must have the following: Bachelors degree in Accounting. A minimum of three years experience in a financial role including experience in fund accounting....

Staff Accountant

  • Kansas City, MO (20 miles from Smithville, MO)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Kansas City, MO (20 miles from Smithville, MO)
  • 30+ days ago

Prepare journal entries and imports throughout the month and assist with monthly close. Analyze account balances, prepare reconciliations, and propose adjusting entries as needed....

Accountant

  • Kansas City, MO (20 miles from Smithville, MO)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Kansas City, MO (20 miles from Smithville, MO)
  • 30+ days ago

REQUISITION: ACC001M DEPARTMENT: Controller - Topeka General Office or Kansas City Headquarters LOCATION: Topeka, KS or Kansas City, MO PAY RANGE: Accountant I: $52,700 - $65,900 Accountant II: $64,500...

Risk & Compliance Analyst (CPA)

  • Kansas City, MO (20 miles from Smithville, MO)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Kansas City, MO (20 miles from Smithville, MO)
  • 45+ days ago

Best People + Right Culture. These are the driving forces behind JE Dunn's success. By hiring inspired people, giving them interesting and challenging work, enabling them with innovative tools,...

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Salary for Accountant Jobs in Smithville, MO

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Highest Education Level

Accountants in Smithville, MO 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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