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Updated: 16 May 2013
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Financial Accountant 2013 Total Pay (?
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$32,974 - $73,613
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MEDIAN: $49,693
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Salary$35,941 - $70,303  
   
Bonus$0.00 - $7,167  
Profit Sharing$494.11 - $12,164  
Commission$0.00 - $625  
Total Pay (?
XTotal Pay combines base annual salary or hourly wage, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job. It does not include equity (stock) compensation, cash value of retirement benefits, or the value of other non-cash benefits (e.g. healthcare).
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$32,974 - $73,613  
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Country: United States | Currency: USD | Updated: 16 May 2013 | Individuals Reporting: 471

Financial Accountant Tasks

  • Utilize accounting principles to ensure compliance with regulatory reporting requirements.
  • Summarize and prepare financial records and statements for external reporting.
  • Maintain records of assets, liabilities, profit and loss, tax liability, or other financial activities within an organization.
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Companies and Industries for Financial Accountant Salaries

Popular Industries

Salary Range

Financial Services$36,392 - $69,602
Manufacturing$37,500 - $71,522
Health Care$36,259 - $69,847
Oil and Gas Exploration$41,056 - $81,865
Accounting, Auditing and Tax Services$36,419 - $68,599
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Key Statistics for Financial Accountant Salaries and Jobs

Female
71%
female alumni
 
Male
29%
male alumni
Salary:$41,804 - $58,197 $43,032 - $59,304
Years of Experience
Less than 1 year
4%
1-4 years
35%
5-9 years
25%
10-19 years
18%
20 years or more
18%
Most Common Health Benefits
medical benefits Medical: 82% dental benefits Dental: 67%
vision benefits Vision: 51% employee benefits None: 17%

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Career Path for Financial Accountant Jobs

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Common Future Jobs

Financial Accountant

Salary Range

$32,974 - $73,613
payscale
Accountant
$30,005 - $60,111
Staff Accountant
$31,583 - $55,765
Senior Accountant
$43,067 - $75,775
 
Common Future Jobs

Financial Accountant

Salary Range

$32,974 - $73,613
payscale
Senior Accountant
$43,067 - $75,775
Financial Controller
$47,450 - $121,599
Senior Financial Analyst
$54,321 - $97,219
 

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