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.
$133K - $225K *
Unlock potential by leading a high-performing accounting team, overseeing statutory reporting across international entities, and ensuring accurate financial management while driving process optimizati...
3 weeks ago
$75K - $105K *
Transform tax compliance by preparing and reviewing U.S. and international tax filings. Collaborate with external providers to ensure accuracy across jurisdictions while supporting audit requests and...
2 weeks ago
Senior Accountant, Reporting and Consolidation (Remote)
$90K - $115K *
Drive financial excellence by leading accounting and reporting activities, ensuring accurate multi-entity consolidation, and supporting audit processes in a dynamic, global environment. Collaborate wi...
2 weeks ago
Senior Accountant, Reporting and Consolidation (Remote)
$85K - $110K *
Join a dynamic finance team to optimize financial reporting and consolidation processes. Lead month-end close, manage intercompany accounting, and support audit activities while driving process improv...
2 weeks ago
Outsourced Accounting & Advisory Services Supervisor
$110K - $120K *
Inspire growth by supervising cloud-based accounting engagements, collaborating with clients and team members to ensure accuracy and quality in financial reporting while mentoring staff in a dynamic e...
1 week ago
$125K - $130K *
Empower utilities to enhance operations through innovative SaaS solutions. Drive sales growth by managing key accounts, building relationships, and executing targeted sales strategies in the utilities...
2 weeks ago
$125K - $130K *
Join a team that's driving growth through strategic sales initiatives. You'll develop and implement effective sales strategies, cultivate client relationships, and lead the sales cycle to achieve targ...
2 weeks ago
$100K - $120K *
Elevate your career by driving new business opportunities, achieving sales targets, and coaching junior reps. Leverage your expertise to negotiate deals and enhance client relationships while staying...
1 week ago
Senior Account Manager, Programmatic
$85K - $100K *
Lead the execution and optimization of programmatic campaigns, fostering client relationships and mentoring team members to achieve strategic goals and enhance performance in a collaborative environme...
1 week ago
Major Accounts Executive, South Central
$150K - $180K *
Partner with us to drive growth in strategic enterprise accounts, managing complex sales cycles and building trust with security-focused buying committees. Leverage technical credibility to close mult...
1 week ago
$170K - $195K *
Engage in strategic account acquisition for our Legal Technologies sector, focusing on sourcing, qualifying, and closing new enterprise accounts. Drive revenue growth through complex sales cycles whil...
1 week ago
Senior Account & Relationship Executive
$89K - $157K *
Drive strategic account management by cultivating relationships, executing renewal strategies, and identifying growth opportunities within a diverse portfolio of enterprise clients. Collaborate cross...
1 week ago
$120K *
Empower financial excellence by managing transactions, ensuring compliance, and supporting audits. Collaborate across teams to enhance operations and mentor junior staff in a dynamic biotech environme...
1 week ago
$90K - $95K *
Take ownership of high-volume revenue accounting, ensuring compliance with ASC 606. Lead technical execution, data analytics, and financial systems design while providing training and insights to enha...
2 weeks ago
Major Accounts Executive, West
$150K - $180K *
Pioneer growth in strategic enterprise accounts by navigating complex sales cycles, building consensus among security-focused stakeholders, and closing multi-year contracts in a competitive market. Dr...
1 week ago
Member of Accounting Staff (Remote)
$85K - $101K *
Join a team that's redefining the tax industry by driving firm success through innovative onboarding and technical expertise. You'll engage directly with clients, ensuring they thrive with our cutting...
1 week ago
$85K - $95K *
Transform client relationships by delivering exceptional service and support, ensuring seamless communication and issue resolution while collaborating with internal teams to enhance client satisfactio...
1 week ago
$76K - $124K *
Engage in foundational sales support, collaborating with Client Account Executives to develop skills in territory strategy, deal mechanics, and enterprise sales, while preparing for a quota-carrying r...
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Senior Accounting Manager - Insurance
$160K - $180K *
Provide oversight for insurance accounting and reporting, driving process improvements and leveraging technology to enhance financial operations. Collaborate with teams to ensure compliance and accura...
3 weeks ago
Sr. Mid-Market Account Manager
$104K - $123K *
Elevate your career as a strategic advisor to mid-market clients, driving growth and revenue. Manage your own portfolio, build lasting partnerships, and uncover new business opportunities in this dyna...
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$90K - $95K *
Elevate your career by managing advanced accounting and reporting activities for a dynamic label. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and deliver timely financial insights tha...
2 weeks ago
Enterprise Account Executive - North America
$125K - $150K *
Drive enterprise sales by managing a named territory, selling financial software to key stakeholders, and demonstrating value against legacy systems. Own the full sales cycle, shape deals collaborativ...
3 weeks ago
Senior Financial Analyst, FP&A
$90K - $120K *
Drive financial excellence by collaborating across teams to enhance planning and reporting processes. This role blends detailed analysis with strategic insight, offering visibility into key leadership...
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Senior Account Manager - Central
$85K - $95K *
Join a dynamic team to deliver exceptional client service, manage accounts, and enhance relationships with AmLaw firms. Drive success through proactive communication, issue resolution, and a client-fi...
1 week ago
$88K - $100K *
Transform enterprise sales by driving full-cycle processes, building multi-stakeholder relationships, and leveraging AI tools to achieve quota and deliver impactful solutions to large organizations...
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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.