Accountant Jobs in New Jersey

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
  • 12 days ago
  • HFA
  • Lakewood, NJ
  • 12 days ago

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

Fund Accountant: Entry Level

  • West Orange, NJ
  • 2 hours ago
  • West Orange, NJ
  • 2 hours ago

Some of the things you will be doing: CSC US Funds Solutions' group is seeking a Fund Accountant with 0-2 years of experience....

Grants Accountant Onsite

  • Little Falls, NJ
  • 14 hours ago
  • Little Falls, NJ
  • 14 hours ago

Job - Grants Accountant Location - Little Falls, NJ 07424 Duration – 4+ Months Hours per week – 35 Pay Rate- $ 43.85 Position Description Reporting to the Director of Grants Accounting, the Grants...

Property Staff Accountant

  • Fort Lee, NJ
  • 14 hours ago
  • Fort Lee, NJ
  • 14 hours ago

entries and supporting schedules for the assigned accounts Review bank reconciliations and timely resolve bank reconciling items Maintain and reconcile all general ledger activities for properties...

Staff Accountant - Hybrid

  • Princeton, NJ
  • 15 hours ago
  • Princeton, NJ
  • 15 hours 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
  • 17 hours ago
  • New Brunswick, NJ
  • 17 hours 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...

Grants Accountant

  • NJ
  • 18 hours ago
  • NJ
  • 18 hours ago

Reporting to the Director of Grants Accounting, the Grants Accountant is responsible for maintaining continuous compliance with federal, state and industry requirements for accurate and timely reporting...

Staff Accountant

  • Neptune, NJ
  • 1 day ago
  • Neptune, NJ
  • 1 day ago

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

Tax Public Accountant

  • Pine Brook, NJ
  • 1 day ago
  • Pine Brook, NJ
  • 1 day ago

Senior Tax Accountant - Public Job Summary Vaco has partnered with a Public Accounting Firm and they have an opening for a Senior Tax Accountant to handle 1040s, tax returns, and general accounting...

Senior Technical Accountant

  • Cherry Hill, NJ
  • 1 day ago
  • Cherry Hill, NJ
  • 1 day ago

Vaco is working with a specialty manufacturing company in the healthcare industry located in the Cherry Hill area that is looking for a Senior Technical Accountant....

Staff Accountant

  • Whippany, NJ
  • 1 day ago
  • Whippany, NJ
  • 1 day ago

As a General Accountant responsibilities includes daily credit card and cash/check bank reconciliations, research discrepancies, record journal entries, prepare monthly Balance Sheet account analyses...

Project Accountant 2

  • Pennington, NJ
  • 1 day ago
  • Pennington, NJ
  • 1 day 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
  • 1 day ago
  • Chatham, NJ
  • 1 day 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...

Staff Accountant

  • Somerset, NJ
  • 2 days ago
  • Somerset, NJ
  • 2 days ago

Full benefits + year-end bonus.Responsibilities Include: Staff Accountant will prepare journal entries and record month-end close transactions Reconcile general ledger and bank account activity Assist...

Solar-Storage Project Accountant Teaneck, NJ

  • Teaneck, NJ
  • 3 days ago
  • Teaneck, NJ
  • 3 days ago

Solar-Storage Project Accountant | Teaneck, NJ 2 views B.S....

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Salary for Accountant Jobs in New Jersey

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Highest Education Level

Accountants in New Jersey 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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