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$29,555 - $62,587
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Bookkeeper $20,689 - $47,756 |
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Accounting Clerk $21,796 - $42,386 |
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Accounting Assistant $23,357 - $44,865 |
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Senior Accountant $42,404 - $77,095 |
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Staff Accountant $31,326 - $56,219 |
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Accountant
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People with the job title Accountant typically fall into one of the following PayScale standard occupations.
Examine budget estimates for completeness, accuracy, and conformance with procedures and regulations. Analyze budgeting and accounting reports for the purpose of maintaining expenditure controls.
Compile data, compute fees and charges, and prepare invoices for billing purposes. Duties include computing costs and calculating rates for goods, services, and shipment of goods; posting data; and keeping other relevant records. May involve use of computer or typewriter, calculator, and adding and bookkeeping machines.
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- PricewaterhouseCoopers
- Deloitte & Touche LLP
- Ernst and Young LLP
- HR Block
- Caterpillar, Inc.
- Enterprise Rent-A-Car Co
- KBR
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- New York, New York
- Houston, Texas
- Chicago, Illinois
- Los Angeles, California
- Atlanta, Georgia
- Seattle, Washington
- Dallas, Texas
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- Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
- Business Certificate
- Chartered Accountant (CA)
- Certified Management Accountant (CMA)
- Enrolled Agent (EA)
- Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)
- Notary Public
Most Popular Skill/Specialty for
Job: Accountant
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- Accounting
- Microsoft Excel
- Financial Analysis
- Accounts Payable
- Accounts Receivable
- Payroll Administration
- Quickbooks
Most Popular Industry for
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- Accounting, Auditing and Tax Services
- Manufacturing and Distribution
- Healthcare
- Law Firm
- Financial Services
- Education, College/University
- Real Estate Property Management
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- Company
- Non-Profit Organization
- Private Practice/Firm
- Government - State & Local
- Other Organization
- College / University
- Hospital
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Stick with it.
Accountant - (City withheld for privacy), Massachusetts, United States
5 years ago I thought I would never get out of my dead end job. But I stuck with my classes and lucked into a great opportunity and now my career has taken off.
Posted in 5 Years Ago on 1 Sep 2008
It always pays to get your CPA license
Accountant - (City withheld for privacy), California, United States
Even if you do not want to get into auditing, getting a CPA is very good for your knowledge and salary.
Posted in Negotiating Higher Pay on 2 Feb 2007
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Accountant - (City withheld for privacy), Michigan, United States
This company has been so efficient with me that I have gone back to college and can manage a healthy family life. I recommend anyone to apply at robert half as a temporary agent. I am currently setting a goal for my bachealors in Arts.
Posted in Interviewing Tips on 20 Dec 2006
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