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 *

Transform customer relationships by driving strategic account growth, enhancing engagement, and achieving sales targets. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet client needs and deliver except...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

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

$182K - $262K *

Unlock potential by driving commercial expansion in the SLED sector, fostering strategic relationships, and executing sales strategies for cutting-edge quantum technologies. Collaborate with cross-fun...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$76K - $129K *

Join us to build strong relationships with key policyholders through proactive communication and skilled negotiation. You'll bridge clients and the home office, tackling concerns and driving improveme...

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Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$105K - $130K *

Analyze financial performance and drive insights to enhance profitability. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop budgets, forecasts, and reports, ensuring consistent financial processes a...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $250K *

Drive revenue growth by mastering our value proposition, developing strategic sales approaches, and cultivating relationships with customers. Collaborate with internal teams to identify opportunities...

Washington, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$120K - $250K *

Drive strategic sales initiatives by mastering value propositions, cultivating client relationships, and identifying opportunities to exceed revenue goals. Collaborate with teams to deliver tailored s...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$120K - $250K *

Optimize sales performance by mastering the value proposition, developing strategic approaches, building relationships with clients, and identifying new opportunities to drive revenue and maintain com...

California, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$114K - $186K *

Drive strategic enterprise growth by guiding large organizations through their DevSecOps transformation, ensuring successful adoption and long-term value from GitLab's AI-powered platform while managi...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Champion client success by managing enterprise public sector accounts, ensuring seamless adoption of solutions, and driving engagement while collaborating with internal teams to enhance product offeri...

United StatesRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$222K - $278K *

Drive impactful change by consolidating technologies and digitizing workflows for enterprise customers, while fostering executive relationships and managing complex sales processes that promote safety...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$119K - $140K *

Join a team that's preparing for public company readiness by contributing to SEC reporting excellence, financial statement preparation, and controls development, while collaborating across finance and...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$120K - $150K *

Unlock the potential of strategic accounts as you build lasting relationships, drive retention, and identify growth opportunities. Be the primary advocate for our major enterprise clients, ensuring sa...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $200K *

Unlock potential by driving customer growth and engagement through consultative selling, leveraging AI insights to enhance account strategies and foster strong relationships with existing clients and...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in driving complex sales within mid-market organizations, influencing hiring strategies and compliance. Own the full sales cycle, build strong pipelines, and engage with multiple stake...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$115K - $151K *

Advance your career by leading financial reporting and forecasting efforts. Collaborate across departments to analyze data, streamline processes, and support strategic planning in a dynamic, high-grow...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$311K - $428K *

Champion innovation in large medical device accounts by leveraging your expertise in big data and cloud technologies. Drive strategic sales, exceed targets, and foster strong relationships with key de...

Illinois, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$75K - $250K *

Engage with key Pharmaceutical accounts to drive strategic growth and influence IT spending. Build executive relationships, develop account plans, and collaborate cross-functionally to deliver integra...

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5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Tackle business development and technical collaboration for account growth in financial services. Manage engagements from introduction to expansion, partner with cross-functional teams, and deliver cu...

San Francisco, CARemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Accelerate progress at our dynamic team by managing and expanding SMB client accounts. You'll be the trusted advisor, driving growth through consultative selling and strategic account planning while e...

CanadaRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $160K *

Grow your career with a dynamic sales team, driving growth in major accounts through consultative selling and strategic partnerships. Leverage your technical expertise to deliver innovative solutions...

Dallas, TXRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$130K - $160K *

Shape the future of enterprise networking by driving sales growth in a strategic territory. Collaborate with top professionals to deliver transformative technology solutions to C-level executives, enh...

Houston, TXRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$116K - $144K *

Accelerate revenue growth by managing key customer accounts and identifying new business opportunities. Build strong relationships and deliver tailored solutions to enhance customer satisfaction and s...

Richmond, VARemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$151K - $189K *

Lead strategic sales initiatives to drive revenue growth in the Enterprise market. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance customer engagement and deliver value-driven solutions, while managing comp...

Minnesota, USRemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$180K - $200K *

Champion strategic sales initiatives to maximize global key accounts in Bioanalytical Labs. Drive growth through relationship-building, account management, and collaboration with cross-functional team...

Virginia, MNRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$200K - $356K *

Join a dynamic team to foster partnerships with top research institutions, driving innovation and growth through strategic engagement and collaboration in scientific domains. Leverage your expertise t...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

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.