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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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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