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.
Key Account Manager, Northeast
$140K *
Join a team that's focused on strategic account management and business development. You'll cultivate relationships with key customers in the Home, Garden & Personal Care sectors, driving growth and d...
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Shape global health security by providing financial analysis and support for U.S. health initiatives. Collaborate with key stakeholders to ensure effective management of awards, budgets, and complianc...
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Major Account Manager, SLED (Higher Edu)
$110K - $130K *
Empower growth by fostering relationships and driving enterprise-wide deployments of security solutions. Collaborate with teams to deliver proposals and manage a robust sales pipeline while supporting...
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$92K - $135K *
Join our Finance, Risk & Compliance team as a Senior Financial Analyst, driving financial planning, budgeting, and reporting processes. Collaborate with departments to enhance insights and efficiency...
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Senior Auditor, BRC Food Safety
$90K - $110K *
Lead third-party food safety audits, ensuring compliance with industry standards. Collaborate with audit teams, train new auditors, and maintain certification credentials while traveling extensively a...
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Senior Manager, Industrial Advisory - Inventory Cost & Domestic Content
$179K - $340K *
Join a dynamic team to lead complex manufacturing cost advisory projects. Utilize data-driven insights to enhance operational efficiency and drive financial performance for clients while collaborating...
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Account Manager II (Remote Southeast Territory)
$67K - $101K *
Innovate your sales career by driving revenue growth and building lasting customer relationships. Own your territory, manage the full sales cycle, and collaborate with teams to accelerate deals and en...
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$78K - $140K *
Grow your career with an energetic sales force driving success in State and Local Government accounts. Engage with customers, enhance relationships, and boost revenue while achieving personal and team...
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Institutional Account Manager - Central
$110K - $130K *
Lead impactful sales initiatives in the hospital sector, fostering strategic relationships and achieving business objectives across multiple states. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and ensure...
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$115K - $130K *
Advance financial operations by leading accounting processes, ensuring compliance, and fostering collaboration across teams. Drive efficiency and support strategic goals while managing a team and enha...
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Account Manager II- Regional Enterprise Expansion
$72K - $96K *
Join a team that's driving enterprise sales growth by developing strategic relationships and identifying new opportunities within a designated territory. Leverage your expertise to exceed sales quotas...
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Business Manager (Natural Channel)
$80K - $95K *
Drive business success by managing customer relationships and achieving sales goals. Collaborate with teams to enhance market presence and leverage insights for strategic growth in the natural channel...
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Associate Client Services Manager
$115K - $130K *
Lead the charge in managing client relationships by overseeing a dedicated team of Project Managers and Technical Analysts, ensuring high-quality service delivery, effective project execution, and str...
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International Tax Senior Manager
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Champion international tax strategies by consulting on inbound and outbound taxation. Lead client engagements, mentor associates, and ensure compliance while driving business development in a collabor...
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Drive sales growth and market share by managing principal relationships, optimizing strategies, and collaborating with teams to achieve business objectives while ensuring profitability and effective c...
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Manager, Small Business Advisory
$100K - $120K *
Shape the future of tax strategies by leading our diverse team and managing client relationships. Engage with various industries to deliver tailored solutions and ensure client satisfaction while driv...
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Field Sales Account Executive - Fremont CA
$94K - $130K *
Empower growth by managing a sales territory, building relationships with healthcare professionals, and driving adoption of contact lens products. Collaborate cross-functionally to achieve revenue goa...
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Business Account Executive (Healthcare) - Long Island, NY
$170K *
Join a team that's focused on expanding market presence in healthcare by engaging C-suite executives and fostering strategic relationships to drive growth and maximize value across multi-site accounts...
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Drive operational excellence by overseeing home delivery services, ensuring timely execution and customer satisfaction through effective route planning and relationship management with contract carrie...
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Empower strategic growth by managing national accounts, enhancing customer relationships, and driving sales initiatives. Collaborate with internal teams to deliver tailored solutions and ensure custom...
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Account Executive, Government & Public Sector
$105K - $140K *
Transform your career by leading government sales efforts in a high-growth environment. Leverage your expertise to build relationships, create pipelines, and drive revenue for a cutting-edge product i...
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Strategic Enterprise Account Executive
$350K *
Join a team that's redefining enterprise sales by driving strategic growth and building executive relationships with Fortune 1000 companies. You'll lead complex deals and shape our sales playbook in a...
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Transform the payments landscape by ensuring compliance and mitigating risk. As a key player, you'll review merchant applications, analyze transactions, and enhance fraud detection systems, all while...
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$110K - $130K *
Drive growth by managing strategic enterprise accounts, cultivating relationships, and delivering tailored solutions that align with client objectives while exceeding sales targets and enhancing custo...
1 week ago
Strategic Account Executive - N.A. [REMOTE]
$125K - $150K *
Drive strategic enterprise sales by managing customer relationships, guiding prospects through cloud solutions, and collaborating cross-functionally to achieve business outcomes while meeting revenue...
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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.