Senior Accountant Jobs Paying $100,000 or More

Find senior accountant jobs that match your experience and career goals on Ladders. Explore vetted opportunities with employers seeking professionals to lead accounting processes, strengthen financial controls, and deliver accurate, timely reporting. Ladders focuses on professional roles paying $100,000 or more, helping experienced accounting candidates discover high-level opportunities.

What Does a Senior Accountant Do?

Senior accountants help organizations maintain reliable financial records and meet reporting requirements. Depending on the employer and industry, responsibilities may include preparing and reviewing journal entries, managing month-end and year-end close, reconciling accounts, analyzing financial results, and supporting audits. They may also improve accounting procedures, monitor internal controls, and guide junior team members.

Senior Accountant Skills and Qualifications

Employers commonly seek a bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field, along with several years of progressive accounting experience. Strong candidates bring knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), financial reporting, reconciliations, and accounting systems. Analytical thinking, attention to detail, clear communication, and the ability to meet deadlines are valuable across senior accountant roles. A CPA or other relevant credential may be preferred or required for some positions.

Senior Accountant Career Opportunities

Senior accountants work across industries such as technology, healthcare, financial services, manufacturing, and professional services. Depending on experience and interests, the role can lead to opportunities in accounting management, financial reporting, controllership, audit, or specialized areas such as tax and revenue accounting. Browse current openings to compare responsibilities, industries, and advancement potential.

Find Senior Accountant Jobs on Ladders

Search senior accountant jobs paying $100,000 or more on Ladders. Review vetted listings, identify positions aligned with your expertise, and take the next step toward a rewarding accounting career.

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$112K - $148K *

Champion accurate financial reporting and elevate accounting practices by leading projects, implementing automation, and collaborating across teams to enhance internal controls and drive continuous im...

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Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$85K - $100K *

Accelerate progress at our finance team by managing project accounting, month-end close, and financial reporting. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure GAAP compliance and assist in ERP sy...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$85K - $95K *

Bring your expertise to manage project accounting and month-end close processes while ensuring financial integrity and compliance using Microsoft Business Central. Collaborate with teams to provide in...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Unlock potential by managing month-end and year-end closes, ensuring accurate financial reporting across multiple entities. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline processes and enhance...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Empower your career by joining a dynamic team to enhance financial reporting, streamline accounting processes, and support investment portfolio management. Contribute your expertise in a collaborative...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$125K - $145K *

Champion financial integrity by managing complex accounting projects, supporting general ledger activities, and mentoring team members in a dynamic corporate finance environment focused on government...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Drive accurate financial reporting and support accounting operations in a dynamic environment. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance processes and ensure compliance with US GAAP while managing mon...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$95K - $115K *

Champion the monthly close process, ensuring accuracy and scalability across multi-entity operations while driving continuous improvement and automation in accounting practices...

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2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$88K - $105K *

Unlock potential by establishing and leading the cost accounting function, ensuring accurate visibility into inventory and COGS while supporting scalable production operations across multiple teams in...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to maintaining financial accuracy and integrity. As a Senior Accountant, you'll manage key balance sheet areas, support financial reporting, and enhance accounting process...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in financial close and reporting, ensuring accuracy and efficiency across multiple entities. Collaborate with global teams to streamline processes and enhance financial integrity while...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$70K - $100K *

Partner with us to enhance financial operations through month-end closing, audits, treasury management, and fixed asset oversight. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure accuracy and improve financi...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$80K - $95K *

Contribute to financial accuracy by leading month-end close activities, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, and enhancing processes. Collaborate across teams to maintain precise records and...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Drive financial excellence by preparing statements, analyzing accounts, and supporting budgeting and forecasting efforts. Collaborate with the finance team to ensure accuracy and integrity in financia...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Play a key role in ensuring financial accuracy and integrity through effective reporting, reconciliations, and collaboration with cross-functional teams, while supporting growth initiatives and optimi...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$85K - $135K *

Analyze financial transactions for solar projects, ensuring compliance with GAAP and supporting accounting operations to facilitate company growth in the renewable energy sector. Bring clarity and ins...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic finance team to optimize month-end close processes, enhance internal controls, and support financial reporting. Collaborate across departments to ensure accuracy and scalability as the...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $110K *

Elevate corporate accounting by managing month-end close, financial reporting, and audits. Drive process improvements, oversee banking activities, and ensure compliance while collaborating with teams...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Shape the future of accounting operations by leading full-cycle AP/AR, reconciliations, and supporting fast-paced month-end closings. You’ll ensure accuracy and efficiency while managing banking and c...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$73K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to ensuring financial accuracy and compliance. In this pivotal role, you'll manage key accounting processes, support audits, and provide insights that drive informed decis...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$93K *

Optimize financial operations and reporting for multiple associations, ensuring compliance and accuracy in accounting principles to aid decision-making and maintain high standards of integrity across...

3 weeks ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Analyze complex accounting transactions and financial reporting while managing month-end close processes. Contribute to compliance, audit support, and internal controls for multiple entities, ensuring...

Yesterday

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

$80K - $95K *

Shape the future of financial integrity by managing complex accounting operations, ensuring compliance, and delivering accurate financial reporting. Collaborate with diverse teams to enhance processes...

Yesterday

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

$78K - $116K *

Elevate your career by joining a dynamic team focused on accurate financial reporting, compliance, and process improvement. Contribute to monthly and annual close processes while ensuring adherence to...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$115K - $135K *

Take ownership of accounting operations for a dynamic fintech. You will manage accounts receivable, accounts payable, sales tax compliance, monthly closes, and audit processes, driving accuracy and ef...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a senior accountant do?question toggle

    A senior accountant manages and reviews accounting activities such as financial close, account reconciliations, reporting, audit support, and internal controls. Responsibilities vary by employer and industry.

  • What qualifications are needed for senior accountant jobs?question toggle

    Many employers look for a bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field, several years of accounting experience, and knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting. Some roles prefer or require a CPA or another relevant credential.

  • How much do senior accountant jobs on Ladders pay?question toggle

    Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more. Salary for a senior accountant position varies based on factors such as location, industry, experience, and scope of responsibilities.

  • Where do senior accountants work?question toggle

    Senior accountants work in organizations across industries, including technology, healthcare, financial services, manufacturing, and professional services.

  • What careers can follow a senior accountant role?question toggle

    Senior accountants may progress into accounting management, financial reporting, controllership, audit, or specialized roles in areas such as tax or revenue accounting, depending on their experience and goals.