Accountant Jobs

People in accountant jobs are responsible for keeping track of financial data for business and organizations, for reporting, verification, taxation, and decision-making purposes. Tax accounting jobs focus on the preparation and filing of tax documents for businesses and organizations, as well as making sure that taxes are paid. Management accounting jobs involve analyzing and preparing financial data to assist managers with making decisions and guiding organizational policies. People in financial accounting jobs maintain and update balance sheets and account records, reconciling revenues and expenses to eliminate inaccuracies and waste in the handling of company funds. Auditing jobs are concerned with analysis and oversight of business processes, double-checking accounting techniques and practices to identify potential sources of error or possible fraudulent activity in order to catch problems before they become significant enough to negatively affect the organization, clients, or shareholders. Additional accounting specializations, such as open-book accounting, academic accounting, and others, are available in environments and industries with specialized accounting requirements.

People in accounting jobs typically work in office environments, typically in close proximity to other aspects of the organization in order to facilitate communication and access to relevant data. Accountants may also work with accounting firms, which handle the accounting needs of other businesses. Modern accounting relies heavily on software analysis and communication tools, with the result that much of an accountant’s work will be done using computers.

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Accounting Supervisor AUNT MARTHA'S YOUTH SERV.CTR. Olympia Fields, Illinois US 09/03/2010
Accounting Supervisor Aunt Martha's Youth Service Center, Inc.Olympia Fields, Illinois Aunt Martha's Youth Service Center Inc., is a private, regionally based not-for-profit providing complete health and social services ... More
Internal Audit Manager O'Melveny & Myers LLP Los Angeles, California US 09/03/2010
O’Melveny & Myers LLP, with approximately 900 lawyers in 14 offices worldwide, helps industry leaders across a broad array of sectors manage the complex challenges of succeeding in the global economy. We are a values-driven law firm, guided by the principles of excellence, leadership, ... More
Campus Chief Financial Officer Indiana University Northwest Gary, Indiana US 09/03/2010
The Office of Chancellor at IU Northwest seeks an experienced Chief Financial Officer who will provide strong financial leadership for the campus and be responsible for the campus financial operation and financial services departments.  The incumbent will develop and monitor campus budgets, ... More
STAFF ACCOUNTANT CORONATO & SPEIER, LLC PARSIPPANY, New Jersey US 09/03/2010
Full time position available in small CPA office. Direct client resposibility/contact. Diversified practice to include compilation and review financial statements, individual and business tax and compliance. Paid benefits. Compensation commensurate with experience. More
ASSISTANT FINANCIAL CONTROLLER College of DuPage Glen Ellyn, Illinois US 09/03/2010
Leading Into the FutureThere's a reason why the College of DuPage has grown into one of the nation's largest community colleges. Leadership. It is what drives our success. As a team-based, student-focused institution, we ... More
SENIOR ACCOUNTANT College of DuPage Glen Ellyn, Illinois US 09/03/2010
Leading Into the Future There's a reason why the College of DuPage has grown into one of the nation's largest community colleges. Leadership. It is what drives our success. As a team-based, student-focused institution, we ... More
Investment Management Analyst III Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida Jacksonville, Florida US 09/03/2010
Job duties include but are not limited to the following:Highly responsible and demanding position in the investment management department of a large U. S. health insurance company. Department responsible for over $3.5 billion in highly diversified investment assets that ... More
Finance Director Superior Court of California - County of San Mateo Redwood City, California US 09/03/2010
SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA ... More
Controller Otterbein University Westerville, Ohio US 09/03/2010
The President, Board of Trustees and Otterbein University campus community invite nominations and applications for the Controller position. ... More
Internal Auditor (Staff I and Staff II) Legg Mason Global Asset Management Baltimore, Maryland US 09/03/2010
Internal Auditor I Our Internal Audit department is currently seeking a Staff I Auditor to serve as a 'pooled' member of the audit team utilized on all types of audit engagements. Specifically, the Internal Auditor Staff I performs financial, ... More
Chief Financial Officer Millennium Bulk Terminals Washington US 09/03/2010
Millennium Bulk Terminals is developing a bulk marine terminal facility in Washington State (the "Project").  The facility provides for the handling of inbound and outbound shipments of bulk commodities including alumina, coal, cement and petcoke.  Millennium ... More
Marketing Manager- Corporate - Healthcare Division Connolly, Inc. Wilton, Connecticut US 09/03/2010
Marketing Manager- Corporate - Healthcare Division ... More
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