Accountant Jobs in Butler, NJ

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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Accountant-Bookkeeper

  • Midland Park, NJ (12 miles from Butler, NJ)
  • 1 hour ago
  • Midland Park, NJ (12 miles from Butler, NJ)
  • 1 hour ago

Accountant-Bookkeeper (Midland Park) Rapid Sign Up 1 compensation: discuss pay employment type: experience level: entry level job title: Accountant/Bookkeeper Looking for experienced bookkeeper or accountant...

Accountant

  • Hillsdale, NJ (17 miles from Butler, NJ)
  • 2 hours ago
  • Hillsdale, NJ (17 miles from Butler, NJ)
  • 2 hours ago

Key Responsibilities: Assist with month-end and year-end close processes, including preparation of journal entries, reconciliations, and accruals Maintain general ledger accounts and ensure accuracy...

Fund Accountant

  • West Orange, NJ (14 miles from Butler, NJ)
  • 6 hours ago
  • West Orange, NJ (14 miles from Butler, NJ)
  • 6 hours ago

Fund Accountant Hybrid-West Orange, NJ Monday to Friday 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Candidates for this position must be eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship....

Senior Accountant

  • Fort Lee, NJ (23 miles from Butler, NJ)
  • 18 hours ago
  • Fort Lee, NJ (23 miles from Butler, NJ)
  • 18 hours ago

Kforce has a client that is seeking a Senior Accountant in Fort Lee, NJ.Day to Day Responsibilities: Support daily accounting operations across multiple business units or regions Prepare and post journal...

Senior Staff Accountant - Somerset, NJ - Hybrid

  • Franklin, NJ (13 miles from Butler, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Franklin, NJ (13 miles from Butler, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

with journal entries and providing guidance to other Staff Accountants....

Staff Accountant II, Consolidations and Reporting

  • Whippany, NJ (11 miles from Butler, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Whippany, NJ (11 miles from Butler, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

This includes preparing all journal entries, reviewing eliminations to ensure consolidated balances are correct, and drafting the relevant reporting for LVMH....

Accountant

  • Woodcliff Lake, NJ (17 miles from Butler, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Woodcliff Lake, NJ (17 miles from Butler, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Staff Accountant Hybrid Onsite in Woodcliff County, NJ (4 Days in office & friday remote) Fulltime Hire Job Summary The Staff Accountant General Accounting is responsible for reconciling account balances...

Accountant-Bookkeeper

  • Midland Park, NJ (12 miles from Butler, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Midland Park, NJ (12 miles from Butler, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Looking for experienced bookkeeper or accountant to handle our Quickbook account. Email resume to .... Make sure your telephone number and location is included....

Tax Accountant - Tax - Global Compliance and Reporting - Manager - Multiple Positions - 1600837

  • Hoboken, NJ (24 miles from Butler, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Hoboken, NJ (24 miles from Butler, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

Tax Accountant, Tax, Global Compliance & Reporting (Manager) (Multiple Positions) (1600837), Ernst & Young U.S. LLP, Hoboken, NJ....

Staff Accountant

  • Hillside, NJ (21 miles from Butler, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • Hillside, NJ (21 miles from Butler, NJ)
  • 3 days ago

the Opportunity: Start Date: ASAP Assignment Length: Ongoing (temp to perm possibility) Schedule: Monday to Friday (2 to 3 days a week onsite) Hours: 9am to 5pm Responsibilities: Prepare and post journal...

Accountant

  • Morristown, NJ (15 miles from Butler, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • Morristown, NJ (15 miles from Butler, NJ)
  • 3 days ago

entries and perform bank and GL account reconciliations Assist with the design, execution and improvement of financial controls (e.g., general ledger account reconciliations) and analytical review...

Senior/Staff Accountant

  • Lincoln Park, NJ (5 miles from Butler, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • Lincoln Park, NJ (5 miles from Butler, NJ)
  • 3 days ago

Senior/Staff Accountant: Job Summary - Vaco has partnered with a Distribution Company and they have an opening for a Senior/Staff Accountant to be the sole accountant on the team handle daily functions...

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FRA Accountant B7 II - USA

  • East Hanover, NJ (11 miles from Butler, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • East Hanover, NJ (11 miles from Butler, NJ)
  • 3 days ago

Responsibilities would also include but not be limited to: Month-end closings, approval of Account Reconciliations, and Journal entries and support the activities of the Associate Director and Director...

FRA Accountant B7 II - USA

  • East Hanover, NJ (11 miles from Butler, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • East Hanover, NJ (11 miles from Butler, NJ)
  • 3 days ago

Prepare and post manual journal entries and assist in the month-end close process....

Staff Accountant

  • Fairfield, NJ (8 miles from Butler, NJ)
  • 4 days ago
  • Fairfield, NJ (8 miles from Butler, NJ)
  • 4 days ago

Assist with recording month end related journal entries Special projects as assigned other duties as assigned" under job duties/responsibilities Qualifications: The candidate should have the following...

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Salary for Accountant Jobs in Butler, NJ

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Highest Education Level

Accountants in Butler, NJ 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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