CPA Jobs

People in CPA jobs provide general accounting services to individuals, families, businesses, organizations, and government agencies.  CPA jobs may include helping clients prepare their tax returns, assisting families in planning estate management strategies, consulting with a non-profit group on proper bookkeeping and reporting practices, or serving as an independent auditor for a corporation performing internal verifications of accounting procedures.  Certified public accountants advise clients on all aspects of accounting and finance, and may also perform services such as maintaining copies of financial records, or filing tax returns and other documentation as needed.

In order to get CPA jobs, prospective accountants must pass the Uniform Certified Public Accountant Examination, which tests candidates on numerous aspects of accounting practices and procedures.  Many states also have educational requirements and minimum levels of experience that must be fulfilled.  Typically, in order to get certified and qualify for CPA jobs, you must have a minimum of two years of experience in the field of accounting, and at least a bachelor’s degree in an accounting-related field.

Individuals in CPA jobs may work as part of an accounting firm, operating in an office environment with other accounting professionals to provide financial services to clients.  Certified public accountants may also be self-employed, in which case they may work from home or from an office.  Some certified public accountants work as consultants offering independent auditing services, and this often means working from the road and traveling to client offices to review financial records and to monitor accounting practices.

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Assistant Director of Student Financial Services Green Mountain College Poultney, Vermont US 02/05/2012
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: Assist in managing the daily financial activities of the Campus’ functions of financial aid, student accounts and accounts receivable. Assist the Director with development and implementation of policies, programs and initiatives ... More
Tax Assistant Manager/Fund Accounting JobServe USA Houston, Texas US 02/05/2012
Stable Financial Institution is seeking a first level supervisory position in the fund tax accounting division and is responsible for directly supervising accountants (generally two to four direct reports) to ensure completion of tax projects and analysis.  Tax projects and analysis includes ... More
Director of Financial Aid Lock Haven University of PA Lock Haven, Pennsylvania US 02/05/2012
Manage the Office of Student Financial Services, which has responsibility for all aspects of student financial aid awarding and administering, to provide outstanding customer service to current and prospective students at the main campus, the Clearfield campus, and the locations in Harrisburg ... More
Director Finance & Business Planning Confidential Long Island, New York US 02/05/2012
BASIC FUNCTION The Director, Business Planning will provide direct support to the VP, Business Aviation, in efforts to achieve group financial and performance objectives and will also support the entire  management team with all analytics necessary to measure and project key performance ... More
CRM Implementation Project Managers Resources Global Professionals Cincinnati, Ohio US 02/04/2012
Turn experience into opportunity. Leverage your accomplishments to get the kind of employment youve always wanted: a self-directed career with work/life balance, world class clients and high-level initiatives all with the collaboration and support of a global community of seasoned professionals. ... More
Director of Accounting, Corporate Controller Resources Global Professionals Columbus, Ohio US 02/04/2012
Join our worldwide community of accounting and finance professionals.Lend your talent, skills and experience to a world-class company, and enjoy the freedom and flexibility to choose your engagements, manage your workload and control your work-life balance. If you are ready to work directly with ... More
Senior Accountant Wellesley College Wellesley, Massachusetts US 02/03/2012
Responsible for the College’s general accounting activities including daily maintenance of bank and cash activity, ongoing monitoring of balance sheet accounts, preparation of month and year-end account reconciliations, year-end preparation of the fixed asset ledger and depreciation entries, ... More
DIRECTOR OF FINANCE CITY OF WEST PALM BEACH WEST PALM BEACH, Florida US 02/03/2012
Reporting the City Administrator, the Director manages financial operations; advises the City Administrator, Mayor and City Commission on fiscal matters; prepares and administers the City budget, as well Treasury, Risk Management, Accounting and Procurement operations; is responsible for the ... More
Chief Financial Officer Slone Partners Midwest US 02/03/2012
Slone Partners seeks a Chief Financial Officer for a rapidly growing specialty laboratory based in the Midwest.  ... More
Staff Accountant The McIntyre Group New Haven, Connecticut US 02/03/2012
Staff Accountant Summary: Greater Shelton area company is seeking an experienced Staff Accountant to become a crucial part of the overall functions of a growing organization. Responsibilities: Prepare and ... More
Controller (PR#5362) Community Solutions, Inc. Windsor, Connecticut 02/03/2012
GENERAL FUNCTION: Management of all financial work of the Agency. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:            Fiscal: Direction of the financial affairs and financial analysis of the ... More
Field Auditor - Financial Aid Vatterott Educational Centers St. Louis, Missouri US 02/03/2012
Vatterott Educational Centers, Inc. has an exciting opportunity for a Financial Aid Field Auditor at our corporate office in St. Louis, Missouri. This position is responsible for assisting with the execution of the entire internal audit process with an emphasis on Financial Aid.  Candidate ... More
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