Explore Accountant Jobs Paying $100,000 or More

Find accountant jobs that match your experience and career goals on Ladders. Browse vetted opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more, from senior accounting positions to leadership roles across industries. Employers rely on accountants to keep financial records accurate, support regulatory compliance, and turn financial data into useful business insights.

What Do Accountants Do?

Accountants prepare and review financial records, analyze transactions, and help organizations meet reporting and tax requirements. Depending on the role, they may manage month-end close, prepare financial statements, oversee audits, develop budgets, or advise leaders on financial performance. Some specialize in areas such as tax, cost accounting, internal audit, or financial reporting.

Common Accountant Job Titles

Accounting careers span a range of specialties and levels of responsibility. Search for roles such as Senior Accountant, Staff Accountant, Corporate Accountant, Tax Accountant, Cost Accountant, General Ledger Accountant, Accounting Manager, and Controller. Titles and duties vary by employer, industry, and organizational structure.

Skills and Qualifications for Accountant Roles

Many accountant positions call for a degree in accounting, finance, or a related field, along with experience using accounting software and enterprise resource planning systems. Employers often seek knowledge of financial reporting standards, tax regulations, internal controls, and audit processes. Analytical thinking, attention to detail, communication, and the ability to explain financial findings are valuable across accounting specialties. Certifications such as CPA may be required or preferred for some roles.

Find Your Next Accounting Opportunity

Use Ladders to explore vetted accountant jobs paying $100,000 or more. Compare opportunities by specialty, seniority, industry, and location, and find roles that align with your professional background. New opportunities can vary, so review current listings for salary details and qualifications.

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$80K - $95K *

Join a thriving team as you lead nonprofit audit engagements, mentor staff, and strengthen client relationships. Leverage your expertise to guide organizations with financial accuracy and compliance i...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$80K - $95K *

Manage diverse nonprofit audit engagements, mentor audit teams, and foster strong client relationships, driving successful project outcomes and supporting the firm’s growth in a collaborative and flex...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$91K - $138K *

Lead the charge in expanding our government sales efforts by developing strategies, nurturing relationships, and closing deals with key decision-makers in government agencies, while collaborating with...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$200K - $266K *

Join a team that's redefining accounting operations for a dynamic, PE-backed infrastructure platform. Lead multi-entity financial reporting, drive integration, and develop talent across a growing orga...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$200K - $266K *

Lead the charge in transforming accounting operations for a dynamic, multi-location infrastructure services platform, ensuring compliance and scalability while driving integration and standardization...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $120K *

Empower financial excellence through strategic planning, governance, and dynamic internal controls. Collaborate with leadership to enhance financial reporting and system integration while ensuring com...

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4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$85K - $100K *

Champion the administration of the ERP system, enhancing user training and streamlining accounting processes. Collaborate with teams to integrate data for seamless financial reporting and support oper...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$95K - $120K *

Join our team to optimize global cost accounting and inventory processes. You'll ensure accurate product costs, support financial controls, and collaborate across departments to drive effective decisi...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$80K - $120K *

Oversee all accounting operations, ensuring accurate financial reporting and compliance. Collaborate with leadership on budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning while developing a high-performin...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's driving financial excellence by managing corporate accounting activities, preparing financial reports, ensuring compliance, and supporting audits. Contribute to optimizing processes...

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team as you enhance accounting processes and systems. Drive financial reporting, support growth initiatives, and lead a collaborative environment while ensuring efficiency in general ac...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $120K *

Join us to support daily accounting functions with a focus on payables and payroll processing, ensuring accuracy and timely financial records. Collaborate closely with the team to meet month-end close...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$80K - $90K *

Oversee the Accounts Payable function, ensuring accurate and timely invoicing, vendor management, and financial reporting. Drive process improvements while leading a team to enhance operational effici...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$88K - $105K *

Elevate your career by managing financial operations for a diverse property portfolio. Collaborate with teams to ensure compliance, accuracy, and efficiency in accounting processes while driving finan...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$150K - $180K *

Lead as the technical accounting authority, driving compliance with U.S. GAAP and enhancing corporate accounting processes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams on complex transactions and ensure a...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Oversee financial operations, establish systems, and drive strategic decisions for growth. Collaborate across teams to interpret and present financial data, ensuring clarity for stakeholders while fos...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to financial excellence, ensuring accurate project costing, and managing complex accounting processes in a fast-paced environment. Bring your leadership skills to drive op...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Drive financial excellence by managing accounting operations, ensuring compliance with GAAP, and guiding project cost control. Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver timely reports, analyses, and i...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Elevate financial operations by managing day-to-day project financing and cash management for an expanding portfolio. Drive process improvement and execute financial transactions that support strategi...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

Transform financial accuracy and reporting as you lead a dynamic accounting team, ensuring timely month-end closes and insightful executive reporting while leveraging AI for process improvements and o...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $150K *

Transform financial reporting through investment accounting expertise, ensuring compliance and accuracy in transactions. Collaborate with teams to enhance processes and deliver insightful analyses, dr...

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Elevate your career by partnering with cross-functional teams to ensure precise financial reporting and compliance. Contribute to process improvements and mentor junior staff in a dynamic accounting e...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Analyze financial reporting and accounting processes for key functional areas, ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP and internal controls while driving improvements and collaborating with cross-function...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$105K - $135K *

Empower Not-for-Profit organizations by providing expert financial leadership and outsourced accounting services. Manage multiple client engagements, enhance financial operations, and mentor a dedicat...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$105K - $135K *

Champion financial excellence by leading outsourced accounting services for Not-for-Profit clients. Leverage your expertise to enhance financial operations, reporting, and client relationships while m...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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    Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more. Check each listing for its specific compensation details, since salary and benefits vary by role and employer.

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    Requirements vary, but many roles seek a degree in accounting, finance, or a related field, relevant accounting experience, and proficiency with accounting systems. Some positions require or prefer certifications such as CPA.

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    Commonly valued skills include financial analysis, accuracy, knowledge of reporting and compliance, familiarity with accounting software, and clear communication. Specialized roles may also require expertise in tax, audit, budgeting, or internal controls.

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