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Overview: Job Description Summary: Manages financial records, prepares and analyzes financial statements, and ensures compliance with accounting standards and regulations. Job Description: Essential Functions: Performs daily/weekly system processes related to payroll. Proactively monitors and resolves payroll discrepancies and prepares payroll transfers as needed. Reviews and processes Payroll Costing Allocations and Adjustments in accounting system. Ensures accuracy and compliance. Assists with the accurate and timely closeout of awards. Assures compliance with all federal, state and internal regulatory restrictions on payroll. Uses technical knowledge of sponsored research regulations and guidelines and attention to detail to ensure financial transactions do not result in audit disallowances. Works closely with members of Research Accounting department, Sponsored Projects department and internal/external auditors on issues related to responsibilities. Education Requirement: Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience in Accounting, Finance, or related field, required. Experience: One year of accounting experience, required. Grant accounting experience, preferred. Physical Requirements: OCCASIONALLY: Lifting / Carrying: 11-20 lbs, Reaching above shoulder, Walking FREQUENTLY: Flexing/extending of neck, Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs, Standing CONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech, Color vision, Computer skills, Decision Making, Depth perception, Hand use: grasping, gripping, turning, Hearing acuity, Interpreting Data, Peripheral vision, Problem solving, Repetitive hand/arm use, Seeing – Far/near, Sitting "The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet"
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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3.242US
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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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