Senior Accountant Jobs

Explore Senior Accountant opportunities with organizations seeking experienced accounting professionals. Ladders features vetted jobs paying $100,000 or more, including roles focused on financial reporting, close management, internal controls, compliance, and audit coordination. Browse openings to find a position that matches your expertise, industry experience, and career goals.

What Does a Senior Accountant Do?

Senior Accountants help maintain accurate financial records and produce reliable reporting for business leaders and external stakeholders. Typical responsibilities include preparing and reviewing journal entries, reconciling accounts, supporting monthly and year-end close, analyzing variances, and helping ensure compliance with accounting standards and company policies. Depending on the organization, the role may also involve audit support, process improvement, and mentoring junior accounting staff.

Skills and Qualifications for Senior Accountant Roles

Employers commonly seek strong knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), financial reporting, account reconciliations, and accounting systems. Analytical thinking, attention to detail, clear communication, and the ability to meet deadlines are valuable across industries. Some positions prefer a bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, several years of progressive experience, or a CPA credential; requirements vary by employer and role.

Senior Accountant Salary and Career Outlook

Compensation depends on factors such as location, industry, company size, experience, and professional credentials. Ladders focuses on vetted opportunities paying $100,000 or more, helping experienced professionals find senior-level roles with competitive compensation. Senior Accountants can advance into positions such as Accounting Manager, Assistant Controller, Controller, or other finance leadership roles.

Find Senior Accountant Jobs on Ladders

Search Senior Accountant openings on Ladders to discover high-paying opportunities across a range of industries. Review each listing for responsibilities, qualifications, location, and compensation details, then apply to roles aligned with your experience and next career step.

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$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...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$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...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks 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...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$85K - $100K *

Drive financial excellence by owning month-end close, reconciliations, and management reporting. Collaborate with leadership to enhance processes and ERP systems, ensuring accuracy and compliance as t...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$126K - $154K *

Unlock your potential as a Senior Accountant, driving financial accuracy and compliance. Collaborate across teams to enhance systems, oversee key accounting functions, and support audits in a dynamic...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$75K - $90K *

Accelerate your career as you manage inventory accounting and cash flows, ensuring accuracy across multiple business units. Collaborate with finance and supply chain teams to identify risks and opport...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$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...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Transform the accounting function by overseeing monthly closes, ensuring compliance, and managing tax processes. Collaborate with finance leadership to drive accurate reporting and support strategic p...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$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...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$70K - $100K *

Join a team that's committed to financial excellence, ensuring accuracy and compliance in accounting operations. Lead month-end closes, enhance reporting, and drive process improvements while mentorin...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Transform your accounting career by managing critical operations for both government contracting and a burgeoning SaaS product line, leading month-end closes, and collaborating across teams to ensure...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$79K - $109K *

Transform financial operations by owning monthly close processes, ensuring accurate COGS and accruals. Collaborate with leadership to drive data-driven decisions in a dynamic, growth-stage tech enviro...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$73K - $130K *

Deliver accurate financial reporting and account management by executing journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end close activities while collaborating with a dynamic accounting team to ensure c...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$90K - $110K *

Elevate your career by owning key aspects of month-end close while optimizing AI-driven accounting operations. Collaborate with finance teams to enhance processes and support financial reporting in a...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $110K *

Elevate financial accuracy by owning month-end close processes, supporting audits, and enhancing operational efficiency. Collaborate across teams to ensure compliance with US GAAP while driving contin...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$75K - $90K *

Join our team as a Senior Accountant, where you'll manage complex financial reporting and support development and construction accounting functions, ensuring seamless collaboration across departments...

Charleston, SCRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$71K - $116K *

Unlock your potential as a key player in financial reporting and compliance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance internal controls, analyze financial data, and support strategic decisio...

New York, NYRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's driving financial excellence by managing revenue accounting activities, ensuring compliance with ASC 606, and leveraging advanced analytics to enhance reporting and operational effi...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $110K *

Lead the charge in global financial consolidation, ensuring compliance with US GAAP while collaborating with diverse finance teams. Drive process improvements and present insights to executive managem...

Florida, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Drive financial accuracy and compliance as a Senior Accountant. Lead month-end close, maintain internal controls, and support auditors while refining processes. Ideal for proactive self-starters seeki...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$85K - $115K *

Elevate financial accuracy by leading revenue accounting and accounts receivable processes. Own revenue-cycle close activities, collaborate cross-functionally, and drive improvements in a fast-paced e...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $116K *

Transform financial operations by providing complex accounting services, ensuring compliance with GAAP and GASB standards, and supporting budgeting processes. Collaborate with teams to enhance fiscal...

Seattle, WARemote

6 days ago

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

$74K - $115K *

Join a dynamic team to ensure financial integrity through accurate reporting, analysis, and collaboration across departments. Leverage your expertise in accounting to support audits, grant management...

Raleigh, NCRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to precision and efficiency in accounting. Lead the monthly close process, manage reconciliations, and collaborate cross-functionally in a fast-paced environment, ensuring...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$75K - $110K *

Shape the financial landscape by driving month-end close processes, ensuring general ledger accuracy, and enhancing accounting practices in a dynamic, multi-revenue stream environment. Collaborate to...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Senior Accountant do?question toggle

    A Senior Accountant prepares and reviews financial records, supports monthly and year-end close, reconciles accounts, analyzes results, and helps maintain compliance with accounting standards and internal controls. Duties vary by employer.

  • What qualifications are typically required for Senior Accountant jobs?question toggle

    Many employers look for a bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field, along with several years of progressive accounting experience. Knowledge of GAAP and accounting software is common; CPA certification may be preferred or required for some positions.

  • How much do Senior Accountant jobs pay?question toggle

    Pay varies based on experience, location, industry, credentials, and employer. Ladders specializes in vetted jobs paying $100,000 or more, and listings provide role-specific compensation information when available.

  • What is the difference between a Staff Accountant and a Senior Accountant?question toggle

    Senior Accountants generally take on more complex reporting and analysis, greater ownership of close and reconciliations, and may review work or mentor junior team members. Exact responsibilities differ among organizations.

  • What career paths can follow a Senior Accountant role?question toggle

    Common next steps include Accounting Manager, Assistant Controller, Controller, or other finance leadership positions. Career progression depends on performance, experience, credentials, and the needs of the organization.

  • Where can I find Senior Accountant jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Browse Ladders for vetted Senior Accountant opportunities paying $100,000 or more. Use job listings to compare responsibilities, qualifications, location, and compensation.