Accountant Jobs in Farmingdale, 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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HFA

Senior Auditor / Senior Accountant

  • HFA
  • Lakewood, NJ (8 miles from Farmingdale, NJ)
  • 14 days ago
  • HFA
  • Lakewood, NJ (8 miles from Farmingdale, NJ)
  • 14 days ago

Holman Frenia Allison, PC, Certified Public Accountants and Consultants (HFA), is headquartered in Central New Jersey....

Staff Accountant

  • Robbinsville, NJ (20 miles from Farmingdale, NJ)
  • 4 hours ago
  • Robbinsville, NJ (20 miles from Farmingdale, NJ)
  • 4 hours ago

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

Senior Accountant Rutgers University

  • New Brunswick, NJ (24 miles from Farmingdale, NJ)
  • 20 hours ago
  • New Brunswick, NJ (24 miles from Farmingdale, NJ)
  • 20 hours 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 (12 miles from Farmingdale, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Holmdel, NJ (12 miles from Farmingdale, 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!...

Senior Accountant

  • New Brunswick, NJ (24 miles from Farmingdale, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • New Brunswick, NJ (24 miles from Farmingdale, 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 (5 miles from Farmingdale, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Neptune, NJ (5 miles from Farmingdale, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

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

Senior Accountant - Management Reporting

  • Red Bank, NJ (12 miles from Farmingdale, NJ)
  • 6 days ago
  • Red Bank, NJ (12 miles from Farmingdale, NJ)
  • 6 days ago

WHAT WE EXPECT OF YOU Thorough knowledge of current accounting concepts, practices, and procedures, along with very strong analytical and technical skills with superior aptitude for figures....

Senior Accountant - Management Reporting

  • Red Bank, NJ (12 miles from Farmingdale, NJ)
  • 6 days ago
  • Red Bank, NJ (12 miles from Farmingdale, NJ)
  • 6 days ago

Coordinates the processing of monthly journal entries from various areas of the bank to facilitate reporting period close....

Staff Accountant

  • Edison, NJ (24 miles from Farmingdale, NJ)
  • 7 days ago
  • Edison, NJ (24 miles from Farmingdale, NJ)
  • 7 days ago

Handle other duties and projects as needed including journal entries, reconciliations and month end close activities....

Senior Technical Accountant A&H

  • Red Bank, NJ (12 miles from Farmingdale, NJ)
  • 7 days ago
  • Red Bank, NJ (12 miles from Farmingdale, NJ)
  • 7 days ago

The role of Senior Technical Accountant within Axis Re is to ensure that regular Reinsurance reporting received from brokers/cedants is processed in a timely manner, cashflow relating to reinsurance...

Staff Accountant

  • Edison, NJ (24 miles from Farmingdale, NJ)
  • 8 days ago
  • Edison, NJ (24 miles from Farmingdale, NJ)
  • 8 days ago

Reconciles the General Ledger and prepares adjusting journal entries as needed....

Senior Accountant

  • Tinton Falls, NJ (12 miles from Farmingdale, NJ)
  • 9 days ago
  • Tinton Falls, NJ (12 miles from Farmingdale, NJ)
  • 9 days ago

entries & more....

Property Accountant

  • Edison, NJ (24 miles from Farmingdale, NJ)
  • 9 days ago
  • Edison, NJ (24 miles from Farmingdale, NJ)
  • 9 days ago

Responsibilities: Prepare all journal entries and process all account payable for cash receipts and monitor all accounts and analyze all operating expense and reconciliations and prepare budget for...

Budget Analyst III

  • New Brunswick, NJ (24 miles from Farmingdale, NJ)
  • 10 days ago
  • New Brunswick, NJ (24 miles from Farmingdale, NJ)
  • 10 days ago

Recruitment/Posting Title: Budget Analyst III Job Category: URA-AFT Administrative Department: SEBS - Budget & Planning Overview: The School of Environmental and Biological Sciences, located on...

Budget Analyst III Rutgers University

  • New Brunswick, NJ (24 miles from Farmingdale, NJ)
  • 10 days ago
  • New Brunswick, NJ (24 miles from Farmingdale, NJ)
  • 10 days ago

Position Summary: Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Budget Analyst III for the School of Environmental and Biological Sciences. Under the direction of the Director for...

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Salary for Accountant Jobs in Farmingdale, NJ

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Highest Education Level

Accountants in Farmingdale, 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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