Welcome to Senior Accountant Jobs

Discover a variety of top-notch senior accountant positions in diverse industries. Take your accounting career to the next level with roles that pay above $100,000 a year.

Why Choose a Career as a Senior Accountant?

Senior Accountants play a crucial role in financial decision-making processes, helping to lead companies forward. With the opportunity to work in various industries, a senior accountant job is a lucrative and rewarding career path.

What Does a Senior Accountant Do?

A Senior Accountant is responsible for preparing financial reports, performing account reconciliations, maintaining the general ledger, preparing tax returns, assisting with audit preparations, and performing other accounting duties as necessary.

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$80K - $95K *

Empower financial integrity through comprehensive accounting practices, overseeing month-end close, reconciliations, and reporting. Engage with cross-functional teams to enhance operational efficiency...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in transforming the accounting function, ensuring efficient processes and strong internal controls while transitioning from outsourced providers to an in-house team during a phase of r...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$80K - $95K *

Shape the future of financial management by overseeing accounting, delivering insights, and ensuring compliance. Collaborate with leadership while guiding month-end processes, financial reporting, and...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $110K *

Optimize financial processes and reporting as a key contributor in an evolving accounting environment. Lead month-end closures, treasury operations, and ERP implementations, positioning yourself for g...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$80K - $95K *

Analyze and oversee advanced accounting processes, ensuring compliance and accuracy in financial statements while guiding junior accountants and driving process improvements within a dynamic organizat...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$95K - $115K *

Manage the revenue accounting processes for multi-stream operations, ensuring accuracy and completeness. Collaborate across teams to resolve data quality issues and support system integrations, drivin...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$79K - $109K *

Contribute to the revenue accounting function, ensuring compliance with ASC 606 while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance scalable processes for a rapidly growing SaaS business...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $110K *

Manage the entire accounting function, ensuring accurate PNL reconciliation and financial reporting. Collaborate with stakeholders while maintaining independence in a streamlined environment, driving...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$105K - $125K *

Champion precision in a pivotal accounting role, overseeing invoicing, receivables, and financial reporting while contributing to strategic growth and operational excellence in a dynamic services orga...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$80K - $90K *

Transform your career as a Project Accountant, driving project success through advanced accounting activities. Collaborate with teams to ensure compliance and data integrity while navigating a fast-pa...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$110K - $130K *

Contribute to the financial stability of the organization by leading month-end close processes, performing in-depth analysis, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards to drive operational imp...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$83K - $138K *

Grow your career by leading revenue recognition practices, partnering with teams to ensure compliance with ASC 606. Drive financial reporting and enhance accounting systems within a dynamic, fast-pace...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in providing essential financial support and analysis, working closely with senior management to streamline accounting operations and ensure accurate financial reporting for multiple c...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$78K - $130K *

Pioneer your career by overseeing financial operations, ensuring compliance, and enhancing reporting practices while collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive strategic initiatives and contin...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team where you will manage comprehensive accounting processes, ensuring accurate payroll, revenue recognition, and compliance. Drive improvements in financial operations and play a vita...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$88K - $100K *

Join a team that drives financial excellence through accurate month-end close processes. Collaborate on clinical trial accruals, account reconciliations, and enhance internal controls in a fast-paced...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$73K - $117K *

Empower your career as a Senior Accountant, leveraging your financial reporting expertise. Collaborate with diverse teams to enhance accounting processes while ensuring compliance with regulatory stan...

US-AnywhereRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$93K - $128K *

Join a team that's dedicated to accuracy in investment accounting while ensuring compliance with US statutory and IFRS standards. Drive internal control practices, coordinate with management, and prep...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's redefining revenue accounting by owning ASC 606 compliance, monthly closure processes, and strategic partnerships across Sales and Legal. Drive accuracy in financial reporting while...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$83K - $138K *

Research and analyze complex accounting transactions while ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP and SOX. Collaborate across teams to improve processes, document findings, and assist in SEC reporting and...

US-AnywhereRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$88K - $116K *

Drive technical accounting excellence by leading GAAP research and compliance, developing policies, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to address complex transactions in a dynamic public co...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$85K - $100K *

Lead the charge in financial accuracy as you apply GAAP principles, manage journal entries, and enhance revenue analysis within a collaborative accounting team focused on process improvement and autom...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$75K - $90K *

Drive financial accuracy by supporting day-to-day accounting operations, maintaining records, processing vendor payments, and assisting with month-end close while delivering exceptional attention to d...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$90K - $120K *

Optimize financial accuracy by managing accounting for mortgage loans, securitizations, and supporting reporting processes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance internal controls and dri...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $119K *

Drive impactful financial reporting for a rapidly growing organization, enhancing regulatory compliance through accurate, timely external and internal reports while collaborating across multiple funct...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What qualifications do I need to be a senior accountant?question toggle

    Most senior accountant positions require a bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field. Some companies may prefer a candidate with a master’s degree or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation.

  • How much can a Senior Accountant earn annually?question toggle

    A Senior Accountant's salary can vary depending on the industry, location, and level of experience. However, on Ladders, all the jobs posted are over $100,000 per year.

  • What industries employ Senior Accountants?question toggle

    Senior Accountants are needed in every industry. They are commonly employed in finance, manufacturing, government, healthcare, and more.

  • What is the job growth outlook for Senior Accountants?question toggle

    The job market for Senior Accountants is stable. As industries expand, the need for experienced accountants continues to grow.