Accountant Jobs in Bristol, PA

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 Accountant, Accounting

  • Philadelphia, PA (20 miles from Bristol, PA)
  • 8 hours ago
  • Philadelphia, PA (20 miles from Bristol, PA)
  • 8 hours ago

Enters monthly journal entries to properly record accounting transactions, ensuring that journal entries have proper backup to substantiate the entry....

Wesley Enhanced Living

Senior Accountant

Prepare, verify, and enter all journal entries; one-time, standard, recurring, reversals. Assist with maintenance of fixed asset and WIP schedules and related journal entries....

Lead Accountant, Accounting

  • Philadelphia, PA (20 miles from Bristol, PA)
  • 18 days ago
  • Philadelphia, PA (20 miles from Bristol, PA)
  • 18 days ago

Enters monthly journal entries to properly record accounting transactions, ensuring that journal entries have proper backup to substantiate the entry....

Senior Accountant, Product Support

  • Philadelphia, PA (20 miles from Bristol, PA)
  • 19 days ago
  • Philadelphia, PA (20 miles from Bristol, PA)
  • 19 days ago

Enters monthly journal entries to properly record accounting transactions, ensuring that journal entries have proper backup to substantiate the entry....

Senior Accountant Analyst GL Systems Hybrid

  • Monmouth Junction, NJ (24 miles from Bristol, PA)
  • 20 days ago
  • Monmouth Junction, NJ (24 miles from Bristol, PA)
  • 20 days ago

Our Client, an International Service Organization, is adding a Senior Financial Systems Accountant/Analyst to their teamIn this role you will maintain the general ledger accuracy and add efficiency...

Senior Accountant, Product Support Accounting

  • Philadelphia, PA (20 miles from Bristol, PA)
  • 20 days ago
  • Philadelphia, PA (20 miles from Bristol, PA)
  • 20 days ago

Enters monthly journal entries to properly record accounting transactions, ensuring that journal entries have proper backup to substantiate the entry....

Accountant

  • North Wales, PA (22 miles from Bristol, PA)
  • 11 hours ago
  • North Wales, PA (22 miles from Bristol, PA)
  • 11 hours ago

ensure accurate financial reporting Learn and apply accounting principles, company procedures, and best practices Qualifications: Bachelors degree in Accounting Strong attention to detail and organizational...

Accountant Senior

  • Levittown, PA (3 miles from Bristol, PA)
  • 21 hours ago
  • Levittown, PA (3 miles from Bristol, PA)
  • 21 hours ago

Post journal entries, accruals, and adjustments to the ledger Oversee accounts payable and accounts receivable processes, ensuring accurate recording and timely payments/collections....

Staff Accountant

  • Trenton, NJ (8 miles from Bristol, PA)
  • 22 hours ago
  • Trenton, NJ (8 miles from Bristol, PA)
  • 22 hours ago

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Performs general cost accounting and other related duties for the organization Maintains the general ledger Records journal entries and completes month end close...

Senior Accountant, Budget and Grants

  • Princeton, NJ (20 miles from Bristol, PA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Princeton, NJ (20 miles from Bristol, PA)
  • 1 day ago

The Senior Accountant, manages grant budgets and ensures compliance with reporting, regulations, federal time and effort certification requirements and required training....

Senior Accountant Conshohocken, PA

  • Conshohocken, PA (24 miles from Bristol, PA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Conshohocken, PA (24 miles from Bristol, PA)
  • 1 day ago

Senior Accountant Conshohocken PA We are seeking a Senior Accountant to join our company full time in Conshohocken, PA. This position is on-site at our Conshohocken location....

Cost Accountant

  • Philadelphia, PA (20 miles from Bristol, PA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Philadelphia, PA (20 miles from Bristol, PA)
  • 1 day ago

Vaco is working with a pharmaceutical manufacturing plant in Philadelphia that is looking for a Cost Accountant....

Senior Accountant

  • Bala Cynwyd, PA (21 miles from Bristol, PA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Bala Cynwyd, PA (21 miles from Bristol, PA)
  • 1 day ago

degree in Accounting or Business required; CPA certification preferred Keen attention to detail with strong project management and organizational skills....

Senior Audit Accountant - Manufacturing, Retail and Distribution

  • Middle City West, PA (20 miles from Bristol, PA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Middle City West, PA (20 miles from Bristol, PA)
  • 1 day ago

audits under Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS), Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB), American Institute of Certified Public Accountants...

Portfolio Accountant

  • Philadelphia, PA (20 miles from Bristol, PA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Philadelphia, PA (20 miles from Bristol, PA)
  • 2 days ago

EisnerAmper is seeking Portfolio Accountants to join the Real Estate Systems Implementation Group (RESIG) practice, able to sit in a number of our offices....

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Salary for Accountant Jobs in Bristol, PA

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Highest Education Level

Accountants in Bristol, PA 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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