Accountant jobs in Plainfield, NJ and nearby

Accountant jobs within 25 miles of Plainfield, NJ. Nearby towns and cities are included. Distances are straight-line, not driving distances.

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372
Employers
230

Advertised starting pay

Average starting payUSD / year
$85,944Across 122 listings
Average starting payUSD / hour
$38.68Across 43 listings

Employer-advertised starting pay, not employee salaries. Currencies and pay periods stay separate.

Where work happens

Remote
0%0 listings
Hybrid
10%36 listings
On-site
9%35 listings

Not specified: 81% (301 listings)

Employers hiring include Robert Half (32), Kforce (19), Vaco LLC (12).

Sources & calculation notes

These figures describe the listings on this role page at the date shown, not the whole job market. Listings can change.

Employer-listed minimums from at least 10 listings per currency and pay period. These are advertised starting amounts, not employee salaries. Jobs without a minimum and unusual amounts are excluded.

Hybrid and on-site classifications may be inferred from descriptions. Check the original ad. How we count

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Check whether the employer asks for a CPA designation, progress toward it or a different qualification. Job Bank lists provincial accounting regulators and typical requirements. An accounting job title alone does not establish which designation the employer needs. Job Bank / Guichet-Emplois.

Guidance reviewed on September 16, 2026.

Based on the dated count above. Listings can change. How we count

Accountant jobs in Plainfield, NJ and nearby

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  • Senior Accountant

    Robert Half

    New York, NY

    • $100,000 to $110,000 USD / year

    The Senior Accountant will play a key role in supporting accounting operations, financial reporting, and planning activities for the North America region. Thi

  • Staff Accountant

    Robert Half

    New York, NY

    • $80,000 to $90,000 USD / year

    Our client is seeking a Staff Accountant to support day-to-day accounting operations across the North America region. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working across

  • Senior Accountant

    Robert Half

    New York, NY

    • $100,000 to $110,000 USD / year

    Our client, an esteemed NYC school, is currently seeking a Senior Accountant to support key finance operations and help ensure the accuracy and integrity of its accounting processes. This…

  • Accountant

    Pivotal Health

    Brooklyn, NY

    • $115,000 to $140,000 USD / year
  • Senior Accountant

    Vaco LLC

    New York, NY

    • $40 to $50 USD / hour

    A leading nonprofit organization is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant for a temp-to-permanent opportunity.

  • Accountant

    Express Employment Professionals

    Morris Plains, NJ

  • Staff Accountant

    Uncommon Schools

    New York, NY

    • $67,300 to $79,200 USD / year
  • Accountant

    Robert Half

    Fairfield, NJ

    • $23.75 to $27.5 USD / hour

    We are looking for a detail-oriented Accountant to join a manufacturing organization in Roseland, New Jersey in a contract role with the potential for permanent employment. This position is…

  • Tax Specialist

    Bucher & Christian Consulting Inc.

    Jersey City, NJ

    • $24 to $26 USD / hour
  • Senior Accountant II, AI & Digital Transformation

    BEUMER Group

    Somerset, NJ

    • $110,000 to $120,000 USD / year
  • Accountant - Level 4

    Northrop Grumman

    New York, NY

  • Senior Accountant, General Accounting

    Munich Re Careers

    New York, NY

    The Senior Accountant – General Accounting is responsible for executing and coordinating accounting activities, including cash and bank reconciliations, suspense clearing, lease, pension,…

  • Senior Accountant, Financial Reporting

    Munich Re Careers

    New York, NY

    The Senior Accountant, Financial Reporting will be responsible for accounting, reporting, reconciliation, and plan/forecast activities related to the investment portfolio under IFRS and…

  • Accountant I - WCPOFS

    Weill Cornell Medical College

    New York, NY

  • Staff Accountant

    Robert Half

    New York, NY

    • $27 to $34 USD / hour

    We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our team in New York, New York on a Contract basis. This role supports day-to-day payables operations while contributing to…

  • Staff Accountant

    Robert Half

    New York, NY

    • $31.66 to $36.66 USD / hour

    We are looking for a Staff Accountant to join a team in New York, New York in a Contract to Permanent opportunity. This position is ideal for an accounting specialist who brings strong…

  • Sr Accountant - Madison, NJ

    Anywhere

    Madison, NJ

    …brands? Join our Regional Controllers team as a Senior Technical Accountant, where you will play a key role across our company-owned brokerages - including Coldwell Banker, Sotheby’s…

  • Staff Accountant

    Vaco LLC

    New York, NY

    A mission-driven nonprofit organization is seeking a Staff Accountant to support its day-to-day accounting operations and grant-related financial activity.

  • Senior Accountant-Family Office

    Kforce

    parsippany, NJ

    • $85,850 to $116,150 USD / year

    Kforce's client, a New Jersey-based family office, seeks a Senior Accountant to report to the Controller and manage accounting for a multi-entity portfolio of trusts, partnerships, LLCs,…

  • Staff Accountant

    Dana-Co

    New York, NY

    Dana-co, a women’s apparel design company, is seeking a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our finance team. This role supports day-to-day accounting operations, e-commerce…

  • Sr. Accountant, Corporate Accounting

    NBC Universal

    New York, NY

  • Senior Accountant-General Accounting-Full Time, Days

    Mount Sinai Health Systems

    New York, NY

    • $87,692 to $131,538 USD / year
    • Full-time

    DescriptionSenior Accountant-General Accounting-Full Time, Days

  • Senior Accountant

    Vaco LLC

    New York, NY

    • $50 USD / hour

    A growing corporate team in New York City is seeking an analytical and detail-oriented Senior Accountant. This role serves as a key contributor to the monthly financial close process, cost…

  • Senior Accountant-General Accounting-Full Time, Days

    Mount Sinai Health System

    New York, NY

    • $87,692 to $131,538 USD / year
    • Full-time

    The Senior Accountant performs professional accounting duties related to all matters finance, including financial review, forecasting and providing all requested data analytics. Gathers…

  • Sr. Accountant, Corporate Accounting

    NBCUniversal

    New York, NY

    • $80,000 to $95,000 USD / year