Accountant Jobs in Pennsylvania

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

Responsibilites: Preparation of financial statements including trial balances, journal entries and bank reconciliations, Preparation of tax returns such as business, nonprofit, individual, sales, and...

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....

Investment Accountant

  • King of Prussia, PA
  • 6 days ago
  • King of Prussia, PA
  • 6 days ago

entries and maintain general ledger accounts....

Family Office Accountant

  • Conshohocken, PA
  • 10 days ago
  • Conshohocken, PA
  • 10 days ago

Education and/or Experience: Bachelors degree in accounting or finance is required. 2-5 years of accounting experience....

Senior Accountant, Accounting

  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 30+ 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 Accounting

  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 45+ days ago
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 45+ days ago

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

Staff Accountant

  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 2 hours ago
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 2 hours ago

What you will do Monthly Close Prepare assigned journal entries and supporting schedules in accordance with the month end closing schedule....

Accountant 2 (Local Government) - Luzerne/Wyoming County MH/ID

  • Wilkes Barre, PA
  • 4 hours ago
  • Wilkes Barre, PA
  • 4 hours ago

If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below. 07 Are you currently licensed as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA)?...

Staff Accountant - Roch Capital Family Office

  • Glen Mills, PA
  • 5 hours ago
  • Glen Mills, PA
  • 5 hours ago

Record journal entries in Great Plains and ATWeb related to the organizations' activities including income and expense accruals as necessary....

Cost Accountant

  • Exton, PA
  • 5 hours ago
  • Exton, PA
  • 5 hours ago

Responsibilities: Review and ensure accuracy of product cost of sales, and program costs specific to engineering design and modification projects on a monthly basis. Maintain cost accounting...

Sr Accountant (5023)

  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 5 hours ago
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 5 hours ago

Prepares journal entries for pension plans, furnish information requested by actuaries, and ensures proper amounts are funded for pension plans, as assigned....

Senior Accountant (Accountant 3)

  • Harrisburg, PA
  • 7 hours ago
  • Harrisburg, PA
  • 7 hours ago

Eligibility rules apply. 01 Have you been employed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as an Accountant 2 for one or more years full-time?...

Accountant 1 (Local Government) - McKean County Housing Authority

  • McKean, PA
  • 9 hours ago
  • McKean, PA
  • 9 hours ago

Within this role, you will create and process grant invoices, enter journal entries, and process payroll and online banking....

Accountant, Lease Accounting and Financial Reporting

  • Bala Cynwyd, PA
  • 17 hours ago
  • Bala Cynwyd, PA
  • 17 hours ago

Preparation of CAM, utilities, property tax, subtenant, and other occupancy-related journal entries, reconciliations and reporting....

Accountant

  • Elizabethtown, PA
  • 19 hours ago
  • Elizabethtown, PA
  • 19 hours ago

Accountant needed for distribution center in Lebanon county....

Demographic Data for Pennsylvania

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Salary for Accountant Jobs in Pennsylvania

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Highest Education Level

Accountants in Pennsylvania 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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