Accountant Jobs in Holmdel, 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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Senior Auditor / Senior Accountant

  • HFA
  • Lakewood, NJ (21 miles from Holmdel, NJ)
  • 4 days ago
  • HFA
  • Lakewood, NJ (21 miles from Holmdel, NJ)
  • 4 days ago

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

CPA District Manager

  • Manasquan, NJ (18 miles from Holmdel, NJ)
  • 20 days ago
  • Manasquan, NJ (18 miles from Holmdel, NJ)
  • 20 days ago

ADP is hiring a CPA District Manager. The CPA Centric District Manager sells MAS products to new prospects and current clients in the 50-150 employee Company. At ADP we are driven by your success....

Senior Accountant

  • Somerset, NJ (20 miles from Holmdel, NJ)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Somerset, NJ (20 miles from Holmdel, NJ)
  • 6 hours ago

This includes posting journal entries, communicating cross functionally internally and with third parties to update estimates and capture actuals timely, and maintaining excel schedules as support....

Staff Accountant

  • Lakewood, NJ (21 miles from Holmdel, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Lakewood, NJ (21 miles from Holmdel, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Accountant Duties: Inputting journal entries in the general ledger Assist with month-end close and producing financial statements Bank reconciliations Maintain fixed asset listings and depreciation...

Senior Tax Accountant

  • Metuchen, NJ (14 miles from Holmdel, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Metuchen, NJ (14 miles from Holmdel, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Keys: - Multi-State 1120 Filing expertise - Partnership and Individual Return understanding - Bachelors Degree - Public Accounting Experience - Ideally CPA or CPA track - Tax Software Savvy Firm offers...

Accountant

  • Red Bank, NJ (5 miles from Holmdel, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Red Bank, NJ (5 miles from Holmdel, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

Assists with Month End Close and Variance Analysis Process Journal Entries and Accruals Assists in External Audit Process Experience: Bachelor's Degree - Finance or Accounting At least 3-5 years of...

Staff Accountant

  • Hillside, NJ (22 miles from Holmdel, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • Hillside, NJ (22 miles from Holmdel, 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...

Staff Accountant

  • Neptune, NJ (12 miles from Holmdel, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • Neptune, NJ (12 miles from Holmdel, NJ)
  • 3 days ago

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

Budget Analyst I; 9161-354-N

  • Brooklyn, NY (24 miles from Holmdel, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • Brooklyn, NY (24 miles from Holmdel, NJ)
  • 3 days ago

For 125 years, Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens has been providing quality social services to the neighborhoods of Brooklyn and Queens, and currently offers 160-plus programs and services...

Grant Accountant

  • Brooklyn, NY (24 miles from Holmdel, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • Brooklyn, NY (24 miles from Holmdel, NJ)
  • 3 days ago

A client of ours in the non-profit space is looking to add a Grant Accountant to their team and report to their Chief Accountant....

Project Accountant

  • Woodbridge, NJ (13 miles from Holmdel, NJ)
  • 4 days ago
  • Woodbridge, NJ (13 miles from Holmdel, NJ)
  • 4 days ago

Project Accountant Summary: Vaco has partnered with a Construction Company and they are seeking a Project Accountant....

Business and Finance - Investment & Financial Planning Accountant

  • Staten Island, NY (17 miles from Holmdel, NJ)
  • 5 days ago
  • Staten Island, NY (17 miles from Holmdel, NJ)
  • 5 days ago

Prepare quarterly investment journal entries (investment income, realized and unrealized gains/losses, etc.)....

Part Time Accounts Receivable/Cash Management Accountant

  • Newark, NJ (24 miles from Holmdel, NJ)
  • 6 days ago
  • Newark, NJ (24 miles from Holmdel, NJ)
  • 6 days ago

Prepare weekly reconciliation of Unapplied Payments, reconciled to aging report Monthly reconciliation of grant bank account and related general ledger accounts Journal Entry processing Qualifications...

Fund Services Plus Manager - Real Estate Fund Accountant

  • Edison, NJ (15 miles from Holmdel, NJ)
  • 7 days ago
  • Edison, NJ (15 miles from Holmdel, NJ)
  • 7 days ago

We are the leading provider of professional services to the middle market globally, our purpose is to instill confidence in a world of change, empowering our clients and people to realize their...

Senior Accountant

  • Piscataway, NJ (19 miles from Holmdel, NJ)
  • 7 days ago
  • Piscataway, NJ (19 miles from Holmdel, NJ)
  • 7 days ago

Senior Accountant - CPA Candidate Salary: up to approx. $75,000 - $90,000k + Location: near Piscataway, NJ HYBRID - 2x per month in office Responsibilities : Perform Month end close including: Journal...

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Salary for Accountant Jobs in Holmdel, NJ

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Highest Education Level

Accountants in Holmdel, 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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