Accountant Jobs in Morris Plains, 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 (20 miles from Morris Plains, NJ)
  • 16 hours ago
  • Midland Park, NJ (20 miles from Morris Plains, NJ)
  • 16 hours 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...

Fund Accountant

  • West Orange, NJ (12 miles from Morris Plains, NJ)
  • 21 hours ago
  • West Orange, NJ (12 miles from Morris Plains, NJ)
  • 21 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

  • Somerset, NJ (23 miles from Morris Plains, NJ)
  • 21 hours ago
  • Somerset, NJ (23 miles from Morris Plains, NJ)
  • 21 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....

Senior Staff Accountant - Somerset, NJ - Hybrid

  • Franklin, NJ (19 miles from Morris Plains, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Franklin, NJ (19 miles from Morris Plains, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

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

Staff Accountant II, Consolidations and Reporting

  • Whippany, NJ (3 miles from Morris Plains, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Whippany, NJ (3 miles from Morris Plains, 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....

Senior Tax Accountant

  • Metuchen, NJ (22 miles from Morris Plains, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Metuchen, NJ (22 miles from Morris Plains, NJ)
  • 2 days 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-Bookkeeper

  • Midland Park, NJ (20 miles from Morris Plains, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Midland Park, NJ (20 miles from Morris Plains, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

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

Senior Accountant

  • Bridgewater, NJ (18 miles from Morris Plains, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Bridgewater, NJ (18 miles from Morris Plains, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

The Senior Accountant is responsible for the day-to-day accounting operational activities including, but limited to, the preparation of accounting journal entries, accounting reconciliations, and financial...

Staff Accountant

  • Hillside, NJ (17 miles from Morris Plains, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • Hillside, NJ (17 miles from Morris Plains, 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 (4 miles from Morris Plains, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • Morristown, NJ (4 miles from Morris Plains, 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 (11 miles from Morris Plains, NJ)
  • 4 days ago
  • Lincoln Park, NJ (11 miles from Morris Plains, NJ)
  • 4 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 (6 miles from Morris Plains, NJ)
  • 4 days ago
  • East Hanover, NJ (6 miles from Morris Plains, NJ)
  • 4 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 (6 miles from Morris Plains, NJ)
  • 4 days ago
  • East Hanover, NJ (6 miles from Morris Plains, NJ)
  • 4 days ago

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

Staff Accountant

  • Fairfield, NJ (10 miles from Morris Plains, NJ)
  • 4 days ago
  • Fairfield, NJ (10 miles from Morris Plains, 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...

Provider Relations Advisor, Retail Accountant Management -Express Scripts

  • Morris Plains, NJ
  • 4 days ago
  • Morris Plains, NJ
  • 4 days ago

Provider Relations Advisor, Retail Account Management POSITION SUMMARY The Provider Relations Advisor role is part of the Retail Account Management team that sits within the Network Compliance...

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Salary for Accountant Jobs in Morris Plains, NJ

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Highest Education Level

Accountants in Morris Plains, 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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