Accountant Jobs in Brockport, NY

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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Grants Staff Accountant

  • Rochester, NY (15 miles from Brockport, NY)
  • 3 days ago
  • Rochester, NY (15 miles from Brockport, NY)
  • 3 days ago

Key Responsibilities: Prepare monthly general and standard journal entries. Prepare monthly, quarterly and other periodic vouchering reports for assigned grants....

Accountant - Senior

  • Rochester, NY (15 miles from Brockport, NY)
  • 3 days ago
  • Rochester, NY (15 miles from Brockport, NY)
  • 3 days ago

Prepare monthly general and standard journal entries and account reconciliations; ensure timely and accurate completion of monthly financial statements; review and assist with budget development; maintain...

Sr Sales Account Manager - CPA Centric

  • Rochester, NY (15 miles from Brockport, NY)
  • 8 days ago
  • Rochester, NY (15 miles from Brockport, NY)
  • 8 days ago

Overview Selling Company's products and services by developing new clients and increasing the client base to increase profits in the Core Sales, Human Resources Services Sales, Major Market Sales,...

Senior Accountant

  • Rochester, NY (15 miles from Brockport, NY)
  • 8 days ago
  • Rochester, NY (15 miles from Brockport, NY)
  • 8 days ago

Perform the processing of functional and benefits expense allocations, monthly accruals, amortization of prepaid expenses, fixed assets depreciation and recording of adjusting and reclassification journal...

Senior Accountant

  • Rochester, NY (15 miles from Brockport, NY)
  • 8 days ago
  • Rochester, NY (15 miles from Brockport, NY)
  • 8 days ago

Analyze and post monthly information to general ledger including A/R and A/P and adjusting journal entries....

Cost Accountant

  • Medina, NY (22 miles from Brockport, NY)
  • 8 days ago
  • Medina, NY (22 miles from Brockport, NY)
  • 8 days ago

The **Cost Accountant** will perform month-end-financial close including journal entries for manufacturing expenses, depreciation, taxes and overhead costs....

Payroll & Job Costing Accountant

  • Churchville, NY (10 miles from Brockport, NY)
  • 10 days ago
  • Churchville, NY (10 miles from Brockport, NY)
  • 10 days ago

Title: Payroll & Job Costing Accountant Reports To: Controller Department: Accounting Summary of Position : The Payroll and Job Costing Accountant is responsible for processing payroll for Tower Construction...

Cost Accountant

  • Lyndonville, NY (24 miles from Brockport, NY)
  • 11 days ago
  • Lyndonville, NY (24 miles from Brockport, NY)
  • 11 days ago

ManpowerGroup Cost Accountant in Lyndonville , New York A leading manufacturing company based in Medina, NY is seeking a skilled Cost Accountant to join their growing team....

Cost Accountant

  • Medina, NY (22 miles from Brockport, NY)
  • 14 days ago
  • Medina, NY (22 miles from Brockport, NY)
  • 14 days ago

A leading manufacturing company based in Medina, NY is seeking a skilled Cost Accountant to join their growing team....

Senior Accountant

  • Rochester, NY (15 miles from Brockport, NY)
  • 21 days ago
  • Rochester, NY (15 miles from Brockport, NY)
  • 21 days ago

entries & balance sheet reconciliations....

Staff Accountant

  • Rochester, NY (15 miles from Brockport, NY)
  • 21 days ago
  • Rochester, NY (15 miles from Brockport, NY)
  • 21 days ago

researching variances when requested Prepare and post monthly intercompany transactions between entities Performs monthly balance sheet reconciliations Calculate, file and pay sales/use tax for applicable...

Accountant I

  • Rochester, NY (15 miles from Brockport, NY)
  • 22 days ago
  • Rochester, NY (15 miles from Brockport, NY)
  • 22 days ago

Investigates any discrepancies and take corrective action as needed including preparation of journal entries....

Senior Accountant

  • Rochester, NY (15 miles from Brockport, NY)
  • 25 days ago
  • Rochester, NY (15 miles from Brockport, NY)
  • 25 days ago

Prepare routine and non-routine reports and summarize recommendations Qualifications Bachelors degree in Accounting, Business, or Finance or related experience, CPA license preferred....

Accountant - Staff

  • Rochester, NY (15 miles from Brockport, NY)
  • 25 days ago
  • Rochester, NY (15 miles from Brockport, NY)
  • 25 days ago

Accountant - Staff locations Riedman Campus time type Full time posted on Posted Yesterday job requisition id REQ_211005 SUMMARY As an Accountant, you provide subject matter expertise in specific areas...

Cost Accountant

  • Rochester, NY (15 miles from Brockport, NY)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Rochester, NY (15 miles from Brockport, NY)
  • 30+ days ago

Have 2 5 years of experience in Cost Accounting and/or Certified Public Accountant (preferably in a manufacturing environment.) Are advanced in MS Excel and have experience with SAP (preferred)....

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Salary for Accountant Jobs in Brockport, NY

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Highest Education Level

Accountants in Brockport, NY 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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