Accountant Jobs in Melissa, TX

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.

1-15 of 45 Jobs

Corporate Tax Accountant

  • Plano, TX (19 miles from Melissa, TX)
  • 13 hours ago
  • Plano, TX (19 miles from Melissa, TX)
  • 13 hours ago

Salary Confidential Position range in Collin County $54k - $108k Per Year Corporate Tax Accountant Securus Technologies, LLC....

Senior Accountant

  • Allen, TX (14 miles from Melissa, TX)
  • 1 day ago
  • Allen, TX (14 miles from Melissa, TX)
  • 1 day ago

Line of Business: Service & SupportPay Range: $93,200.00 $124,259.99 About Us Heidelberg Materials is one of the world's largest suppliers of building materials. Heidelberg Materials North America...

Senior Reinsurance Accountant

  • Plano, TX (19 miles from Melissa, TX)
  • 2 days ago
  • Plano, TX (19 miles from Melissa, TX)
  • 2 days ago

Qualifications Bachelor`s degree (Accounting or Finance) and a minimum of 3 years of accounting or finance experience preferred Must demonstrate attention to detail in a fast-paced work environment...

Senior Cost Accountant

  • Plano, TX (19 miles from Melissa, TX)
  • 2 days ago
  • Plano, TX (19 miles from Melissa, TX)
  • 2 days ago

Description Job Summary Inogen seeks a highly motivated and experienced Senior Cost Accountant to join our finance team....

Tax Accountant

  • Garland, TX (24 miles from Melissa, TX)
  • 3 days ago
  • Garland, TX (24 miles from Melissa, TX)
  • 3 days ago

Line of Business: OtherPay Range: $93,200.00 $124,259.99 About Us Heidelberg Materials is one of the world's largest suppliers of building materials. Heidelberg Materials North America operates...

Staff Accountant

  • Plano, TX (19 miles from Melissa, TX)
  • 3 days ago
  • Plano, TX (19 miles from Melissa, TX)
  • 3 days ago

This position is responsible for preparing journal entries, auditing Vendor Management System (VMS) fee invoices and preparing monthly usage reports, reconciling bank statements, analyzing general ledger...

Senior Accountant

  • Plano, TX (19 miles from Melissa, TX)
  • 4 days ago
  • Plano, TX (19 miles from Melissa, TX)
  • 4 days ago

entries, account reconciliations, and reporting....

Senior Revenue Accountant

  • Plano, TX (19 miles from Melissa, TX)
  • 6 days ago
  • Plano, TX (19 miles from Melissa, TX)
  • 6 days ago

Responsibilities: Prepare journal entries for the month-end close process for revenue related accounts Review and document sales contracts and identify revenue impacting terms based on the Company's...

Senior Accountant

  • Plano, TX (19 miles from Melissa, TX)
  • 6 days ago
  • Plano, TX (19 miles from Melissa, TX)
  • 6 days ago

Prepare and post journal entries, account reconciliations, fixed asset processing, lease/contract review, accrual entries, and/or budget variance reviews....

Cash Accountant

  • Frisco, TX (18 miles from Melissa, TX)
  • 7 days ago
  • Frisco, TX (18 miles from Melissa, TX)
  • 7 days ago

What the Candidate Will Do Compile and analyze financial information to prepare journal entries to general ledger accounts Review and evaluate various balance sheet and income statement accounts to...

Financial Accountant (Hybrid)

  • McKinney, TX (7 miles from Melissa, TX)
  • 8 days ago
  • McKinney, TX (7 miles from Melissa, TX)
  • 8 days ago

Financial Accountant? Globe Life is looking for a Sr. Financial Accountant to join the team!...

Cost Accountant Manager

  • Plano, TX (19 miles from Melissa, TX)
  • 8 days ago
  • Plano, TX (19 miles from Melissa, TX)
  • 8 days ago

Manage the work of cost accountants work to develop more efficient procedures and use of resources while maintaining a high level of accuracy....

Accountant

  • McKinney, TX (7 miles from Melissa, TX)
  • 9 days ago
  • McKinney, TX (7 miles from Melissa, TX)
  • 9 days ago

Compile and analyze financial information to prepare journal entries for general ledger accounts, updating documentation as needed....

Staff Accountant

  • Sherman, TX (21 miles from Melissa, TX)
  • 9 days ago
  • Sherman, TX (21 miles from Melissa, TX)
  • 9 days ago

Our client in the Sherman, TX area is seeking a Staff Accountant to join their team....

NAAC Regional Accountant

  • Richardson, TX (24 miles from Melissa, TX)
  • 9 days ago
  • Richardson, TX (24 miles from Melissa, TX)
  • 9 days ago

Key Responsibilities: Responsible for preparing and posting of monthly journal entries for month close of financials, journal entries and account reconciliation's with varying degree of difficulty Responsible...

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Salary for Accountant Jobs in Melissa, TX

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Highest Education Level

Accountants in Melissa, TX 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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