Accountant Jobs in East Brunswick, 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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Staff Accountant

  • Robbinsville, NJ (17 miles from East Brunswick, NJ)
  • 10 hours ago
  • Robbinsville, NJ (17 miles from East Brunswick, NJ)
  • 10 hours ago

Volt is immediately hiring for a Staff Accountant in Robbinsville, NJ....

Staff Accountant

  • Hamilton, NJ (22 miles from East Brunswick, NJ)
  • 13 hours ago
  • Hamilton, NJ (22 miles from East Brunswick, NJ)
  • 13 hours ago

Performs other related duties as assigned EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE, SKILL & ABILITY: Bachelors degree in accounting, or related field, required. At least two years of related experience required....

Senior Project Accountant

  • Iselin, NJ (10 miles from East Brunswick, NJ)
  • 13 hours ago
  • Iselin, NJ (10 miles from East Brunswick, NJ)
  • 13 hours ago

entries and accounting adjustments on financial statements Advanced Excel, including experience with VLOOKUP, Pivot tables, and similar functionality....

Accountant II

  • Trenton, NJ (22 miles from East Brunswick, NJ)
  • 21 hours ago
  • Trenton, NJ (22 miles from East Brunswick, NJ)
  • 21 hours ago

entries....

Accountant I

  • Trenton, NJ (22 miles from East Brunswick, NJ)
  • 21 hours ago
  • Trenton, NJ (22 miles from East Brunswick, NJ)
  • 21 hours ago

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Prepare and maintain general ledger reconciliations, journal entries and analysis as assigned by Finance Revenue Cycle Manager Work closely with Finance/Revenue Cycle Manager to...

Accountant Grants Manager

  • Trenton, NJ (22 miles from East Brunswick, NJ)
  • 21 hours ago
  • Trenton, NJ (22 miles from East Brunswick, NJ)
  • 21 hours ago

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Prepare and maintain general ledger reconciliations, journal entries and analysis as assigned by Finance Revenue Cycle Manager Work closely with Finance/Revenue Cycle Manager to...

Fund Accountant - Launch Program (Final Placement Location - New York, NY or Union, NJ)

  • Union, NJ (19 miles from East Brunswick, NJ)
  • 22 hours ago
  • Union, NJ (19 miles from East Brunswick, NJ)
  • 22 hours ago

Job Description Title: Fund Accountant - Launch Program (Final Placement Location - New York, NY or Union, NJ) Location: Final Placement - New York, NY or Union, NJ | HYBRID Important Note: Requires...

Senior Accountant Rutgers University

  • New Brunswick, NJ (3 miles from East Brunswick, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • New Brunswick, NJ (3 miles from East Brunswick, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Processes cash journals, journal entries, check requests, and IPO requests. Performs professional level work requiring knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and Practices (GAAP)....

Senior Accountant

  • Holmdel, NJ (13 miles from East Brunswick, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Holmdel, NJ (13 miles from East Brunswick, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

If you are a Staff Accountant looking to take the next step in your career...this is the opportunity for you!...

Staff Accountant - Hybrid

  • Princeton, NJ (13 miles from East Brunswick, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Princeton, NJ (13 miles from East Brunswick, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

Kforce's client, a publicly traded growing company in Princeton NJ, seeks a Staff Accountant. This role will be hybrid - 2 days a week in the office....

Senior Accountant

  • New Brunswick, NJ (3 miles from East Brunswick, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • New Brunswick, NJ (3 miles from East Brunswick, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

Seniority Unit: Terms of Appointment: Staff - 12 month Position Pension Eligibility : ABP Qualifications Minimum Education and Experience: Bachelors Degree in Accounting or a related field including...

Staff Accountant

  • Neptune, NJ (23 miles from East Brunswick, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Neptune, NJ (23 miles from East Brunswick, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

Cross trains with Senior Accountant in payroll monthly journal entries and reconciling monthly reports....

Project Accountant 2

  • Pennington, NJ (21 miles from East Brunswick, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • Pennington, NJ (21 miles from East Brunswick, NJ)
  • 3 days ago

Project Accountant 2 - (183036) At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring...

Property Accountant

  • Chatham, NJ (19 miles from East Brunswick, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • Chatham, NJ (19 miles from East Brunswick, NJ)
  • 3 days ago

end financial statements/reporting Perform a wide variety of accounting analyses Prepare journal entries and maintain the general ledger CAM reconciliations Reconcile monthly bank statements to the...

Sr Accountant

  • Staten Island, NY (21 miles from East Brunswick, NJ)
  • 4 days ago
  • Staten Island, NY (21 miles from East Brunswick, NJ)
  • 4 days ago

Required Experience: -Bachelors' degree in Accounting required -Knowledge of accounting and ability to understand financial statements required....

Demographic Data for East Brunswick, NJ

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Salary for Accountant Jobs in East Brunswick, NJ

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Highest Education Level

Accountants in East Brunswick, 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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