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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$96K - $135K *

Elevate your career as a strategic leader in paid social, driving growth through innovative strategies and high-performing teams. Leverage your expertise to optimize complex campaigns and foster colla...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$95K - $115K *

Drive strategic customer relationships and manage complex accounts independently. Utilize advanced account management skills to analyze needs, resolve issues, and enhance customer satisfaction while l...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$110K - $130K *

Elevate project success by leading NetSuite implementations, managing scope, budget, and timelines. Collaborate with clients and teams to deliver high-quality solutions while ensuring customer satisfa...

Indiana, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$150K - $205K *

Accelerate progress at developing new accounts and expanding existing ones, building strong customer relationships while ensuring exceptional service and driving sales growth within a defined territor...

Michigan, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$340K - $350K *

Empower your career by owning a Fortune 1000 territory, driving complex enterprise sales, and building strategic relationships with security leaders. Leverage your network to create momentum and navig...

Los Angeles, CARemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Deliver exceptional customer service by managing national accounts, driving sales growth, and fostering strong relationships. Collaborate with regional teams to enhance product visibility and ensure c...

Fort Worth, TXRemote

2 weeks ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Manage strategic partnerships with top fleet and dealership customers, driving business growth through relationship building, market analysis, and collaboration with internal teams to deliver tailored...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$79K - $112K *

Transform cash forecasting processes by leveraging technology and analytics. Collaborate with Treasury leadership to enhance cash flow insights and automate reporting, ensuring accuracy and efficiency...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$144K - $200K *

Transform public safety sales by leading a regional team, enhancing performance, and driving success through effective coaching and recruitment. Collaborate across departments to build a predictable p...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$110K - $130K *

Accelerate patient access and account performance by developing strategic partnerships in urology and oncology. This role combines account planning with field execution, ensuring compliance while enha...

New York, NYRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $115K *

Champion data-driven insights to enhance reliability assessments of North America's bulk power system. Collaborate with teams to analyze energy data, identify risks, and support the development of cri...

Washington DC, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$90K - $110K *

Engage with customers as a trusted advisor, driving value and growth through strategic account management. Proactively identify needs, enhance product adoption, and ensure exceptional support to maxim...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$75K - $125K *

Empower clients by developing tailored financial strategies and enhancing relationships. Collaborate with Wealth Advisors to deliver comprehensive planning in retirement, tax, and investment managemen...

Needham, MARemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$75K - $120K *

Partner with us to deliver personalized wealth strategies, enhancing client relationships through comprehensive financial planning and collaboration with experienced advisors. Embrace a hybrid work mo...

Concord, NHRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$75K - $125K *

Unlock your potential as you collaborate with Wealth Advisors to deliver tailored financial strategies, enhance client relationships, and drive comprehensive wealth management solutions in a dynamic...

Boston, MARemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Drive governance and controllership for LTC actuarial models, ensuring compliance and effective controls. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance processes and documentation, supporting mod...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$107K - $212K *

Transform client risk management by leading internal audits and controls. Collaborate with executives to enhance operational efficiency and compliance, while fostering a dynamic team environment that...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$120K - $150K *

Accelerate progress at a rapidly growing AI-native company by driving enterprise sales. Own the full sales cycle, from prospecting to closing, while building relationships and expanding deployments ac...

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5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$81K - $153K *

Champion financial examinations by leading teams to ensure quality, compliance, and timely delivery of regulatory services. Foster client relationships, manage complex projects, and drive growth in a...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$300K - $340K *

Shape the future of cloud data security by driving enterprise sales, managing complex cycles, and building executive relationships to deliver tailored solutions that address client challenges and enha...

Miami, FLRemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$184K - $314K *

Lead business development efforts in our Development Advisory practice, driving growth through client relationship expansion and opportunity origination. Collaborate with leadership to connect client...

Maryland, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$100K - $120K *

Join us to drive impactful data analysis that enhances product performance and operational effectiveness. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to uncover insights, develop KPIs, and translate compl...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$183K - $193K *

Build and lead a high-performing Technical Account Management team to enhance the post-launch technical performance of a leading e-commerce platform, driving significant operational and strategic impr...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$162K - $171K *

Champion a new Technical Account Management team by guiding its growth, ensuring technical health across SFP, and aligning stakeholders through effective communication while driving continuous improve...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$175K - $190K *

Transform revenue operations by leading AI-driven initiatives, optimizing tech stacks, and enhancing cross-functional collaboration. Drive measurable outcomes while building a high-performing team tha...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

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.