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Education: Bachelor's degree. Tasks: Identify clients' financial goals and objectives. Manage balance sheets and profit/loss statements. Plan, set up and administer accounting systems. Supervise staff. Analyze clients' financial records. Ensure accuracy and compliance to accounting standards, procedures and internal control. Prepare financial information for individuals, departments or companies. Prepare reports and audit findings. Make recommendations concerning cash management, insurance coverage, investment planning, retirement and estate planning. Prepare financial statements and reports. Develop and maintain cost findings, reporting and internal control procedure. Prepare income tax returns from accounting records. Analyze financial documents and reports. Examine accounting records. Investigate possible unethical conduct or breeches of securities or commodity futures law. Provide financial, business and tax advice. Act as trustee in bankruptcy proceedings. Assist in the planning and execution of financial statement audits. Oversee payroll administration. Computer and technology knowledge: Quick Books. Security and safety: Bondable. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Attention to detail. Personal suitability: Accurate. Judgement. Organized. Reliability. Experience: 3 years to less than 5 years. Location 3474 Mainway Burlington , ON L7M 1A8 Work location On site Salary $ 43.00 HOUR hourly / 30 to 35 hours per week Terms of employment Permanent employment Full time Starts as soon as possible vacancies 1 vacancy Source Job Bank #3652167 Various locations 3474 Mainway
11,726 accountant jobs open right now — here's where
Most are in the US, but your next role might be somewhere unexpected.
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Right now there are 11,726 open accountant positions on WorkMundi. The US leads with 3,242 jobs, followed by India (2,285), Australia (1,359), Philippines (629), and Singapore (441). If you've been thinking your options are limited to one country, look again.
One practical move: search by country first, not just by job title. The accountant role differs in scope, compliance, and day-to-day work depending on where you'd be based. A position in Australia may involve different tax codes, audit standards, and reporting cycles than one in India or the US. Narrowing by location before you read descriptions saves time and helps you spot roles that actually fit your expertise.
When you interview for an accountant role, expect this question: "Walk me through how you'd handle a transaction that doesn't reconcile." Hiring managers ask it because they want to see your troubleshooting method, not just whether you found the error. Practice explaining your logic step-by-step — what you check first, how you document it, and how you escalate if needed. That matters more than the final answer.
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