Accountant Jobs in Wilmington, NC

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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Staff Accountant I

  • Wilmington, NC
  • 1 day ago
  • Wilmington, NC
  • 1 day ago

AAA is hiring for a Staff Accountant I to join our team! This position will work on a hybrid schedule of onsite & remote. The selected candidate can be based in Cincinnati, OH or Wilmington, DE....

Revenue Accountant

  • Wilmington, NC
  • 1 day ago
  • Wilmington, NC
  • 1 day ago

What you'll do Maintaining financial reports, records, and general ledger accounts with accuracy, completeness, and conformance to reporting and procedural standards Record monthly journal entries,...

Entry Level Accountant

  • Wilmington, NC
  • 2 days ago
  • Wilmington, NC
  • 2 days ago

Responsibilities Starting as an Accountant- entry level, you will be exposed to basic accounting procedures and principles ranging from accounts payable and receivable systems to financial statement...

Staff Accountant

  • Wilmington, NC
  • 5 days ago
  • Wilmington, NC
  • 5 days ago

What we need As a Staff Accountant you will be responsible for a variety of duties such as maintaining the general ledger, preparing journal entries, reviewing financial statements, preparing financial...

Staff Accountant

  • Wilmington, NC
  • 7 days ago
  • Wilmington, NC
  • 7 days ago

Overview We are seeking a Staff Accountant to join the GPM Accounting Team!...

Accountant - Liberty Advantage

  • Wilmington, NC
  • 30+ days ago
  • Wilmington, NC
  • 30+ days ago

We are currently seeking an experienced: ACCOUNTANT I Full Time JOB SUMMARY: Prepare and record journal entries and ensuring the accuracy of the entries Maintain the financial reports and general ledger...

Cost Accountant (4092)

  • Leland, NC (7 miles from Wilmington, NC)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Leland, NC (7 miles from Wilmington, NC)
  • 30+ days ago

Basic Qualifications: Bachelors degree in accounting, Business, or related programs. 3+ years of recent experience as a Cost Accountant, corporate accountant, or similar role with heavy inventory reconciliation...

Demographic Data for Wilmington, NC

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Salary for Accountant Jobs in Wilmington, NC

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Highest Education Level

Accountants in Wilmington, NC 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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