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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
$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...
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$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...
2 weeks ago
$95K - $115K *
Champion the monthly close process, ensuring accuracy and scalability across multi-entity operations while driving continuous improvement and automation in accounting practices...
1 week ago
$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...
6 days ago
$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...
4 days ago
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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...
3 days ago
$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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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...
4 days ago
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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...
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$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...
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$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...
3 weeks ago
$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...
Today
$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...
3 weeks ago
$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...
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Senior Accountant - General Ledger
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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...
3 weeks ago
Senior Accountant, Development Pursuit
$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...
1 week ago
$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...
3 weeks ago
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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...
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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...
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$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...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
$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...
Today
$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...
6 days ago
$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...
6 days ago
$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...
3 weeks ago
$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...
2 weeks ago
What does a Senior Accountant do?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
Browse Ladders for vetted Senior Accountant opportunities paying $100,000 or more. Use job listings to compare responsibilities, qualifications, location, and compensation.