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Updated: 21 May 2013
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Senior Accountant 2013 Total Pay (?
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$45,686 - $79,335
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$0$27K$54K$81K
Salary$45,694 - $75,905  
   
Bonus$0.00 - $7,294  
Profit Sharing$520 - $5,199  
Commission$0.00 - $1,309  
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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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$45,686 - $79,335  
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Country: United States | Currency: USD | Updated: 21 May 2013 | Individuals Reporting: 5,395

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Job Description for Senior Accountant

Senior accountants are the lead "numbers" people in any company with an accounting division. They are responsible for keeping a company financially organized. They must be talented in mathematics and organized so as not to miss any financial information. Even missing one number in the thousands of numbers they see every year can completely change the standing and decisions of their company executives. So, it is imperative that they be accurate. Senior accountants also will often manage teams of accountants when working for larger companies.
Senior accountants usually must have a master's degree in accounting but it is possible for some to work their way up to the position with a bachelor's degree. They must also possess leadership qualities and have success as an accountant for several years.
Senior accountants usually work in an office building. Work supplies for the job are a calculator, computer, telephone, pen and paper, charts, graphs, ledgers and other common office supplies. As senior accountants are the head of their department, they tend to report to an executive such as the vice president or general manager of their business. Senior accountants generally work regular business hours Monday through Friday, from 8 or 9 a.m. to 4 or 5 p.m.

Senior Accountant Tasks
  • Maintain general ledger as needed.
  • Generate and interpret financial records and statements for management.
  • Analyze financial data in order to prepare financial reports and prepare budget forecasts.
  • Maintain records of assets, liabilities, profit and loss, tax liability, or other financial activities within an organization.
  • Investigate budget and variance issues.
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Companies and Industries for Senior Accountant Salaries

Popular Employers

Salary Range

Ernst and Young LLP$50,893 - $84,916
KPMG, LLP$53,689 - $80,732
PricewaterhouseCoopers$55,438 - $82,434
Deloitte & Touche LLP$52,948 - $99,329
Virchow, Krause and Company, Llp$51,496 - $55,258
Popular Industries

Salary Range

Accounting, Auditing and Tax Services$46,066 - $73,925
Public Accounting$46,748 - $74,578
Health Care$45,222 - $71,316
Manufacturing$47,407 - $74,583
Financial Services$46,473 - $80,834

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Key Statistics for Senior Accountant Salaries and Jobs

Female
61%
female alumni
 
Male
39%
male alumni
Salary:$50,803 - $67,164 $52,247 - $67,617
Years of Experience
Less than 1 year
0%
1-4 years
24%
5-9 years
38%
10-19 years
26%
20 years or more
12%
Most Common Health Benefits
medical benefits Medical: 87% dental benefits Dental: 75%
vision benefits Vision: 60% employee benefits None: 10%

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Senior Accountant

Salary Range

$45,686 - $79,335
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Staff Accountant
$31,618 - $55,827
Accountant
$30,022 - $60,144
Entry-level Staff Accountant
$25,730 - $49,056
 
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Senior Accountant

Salary Range

$45,686 - $79,335
payscale
Accounting Manager
$36,944 - $89,538
Financial Controller
$47,411 - $121,547
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
$39,940 - $99,738
 

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