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.
Lead Account Manager - Boise, ID
$100K - $120K *
Accelerate growth by building strong customer relationships and driving sales strategies. Leverage your expertise in the semiconductor industry to manage accounts, negotiate contracts, and deliver exc...
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Senior Newline Relationship Manager
$121K - $262K *
Elevate business development by managing key relationships in the payments industry. Leverage expertise to implement tailored strategies for complex clients, ensuring profitable growth and exceptional...
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$100K - $120K *
Elevate customer relationships by managing key accounts across North America. Drive growth through strategic planning, collaboration, and exceptional service, while becoming the trusted commercial lea...
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$200K - $270K *
Join a team that's driving innovation in tech sales by managing SLED accounts. Leverage your expertise to build relationships, implement strategies, and achieve sales goals while promoting industry-le...
2 weeks ago
$200K - $270K *
Engage with SLED Named Accounts to drive sales, build executive relationships, and implement strategic plans. Collaborate with internal teams to deliver winning proposals and negotiate beneficial cont...
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$200K - $270K *
Drive strategic sales initiatives within SLED Named Accounts, leveraging relationships to meet sales goals. Collaborate with internal teams to prepare winning proposals and negotiate contracts, reinfo...
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Federal Account Executive - Army
$247K - $309K *
Collaborate to drive sales growth in enterprise technology through prospecting, managing pipelines, and closing opportunities while enhancing existing accounts in a dynamic, technology-focused environ...
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$85K - $100K *
Join us to empower senior leaders by managing complex projects, client contracts, and travel arrangements. Your proactive support will enhance team efficiency in a fully virtual environment, fostering...
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Growth & Retention Account Executive CA/NV
$80K - $95K *
Optimize growth and retention strategies in a dynamic, remote role supporting PreK-12 education. Collaborate with districts to drive success, develop relationships with key stakeholders, and deliver i...
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Drive effective claims management and data analytics to enhance risk operations across diverse property portfolios, ensuring compliance and supporting strategic decision-making in a collaborative envi...
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Account Executive, Ohio Valley
$280K - $325K *
Join a dynamic team to drive sales growth in the Ohio Valley, managing the full sales cycle for innovative cybersecurity solutions. Leverage your expertise to build relationships and exceed quotas whi...
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$110K - $130K *
Lead the charge in transforming Finance by translating strategic priorities into actionable, technology-driven solutions. Collaborate across teams to enhance planning, reporting, and analytics, drivin...
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$80K - $95K *
Drive analytical excellence by auditing freight contracts and invoices, ensuring compliance and accuracy. Collaborate with teams to enhance audit processes and mentor junior analysts, contributing to...
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Senior Estate Planning Strategist
$130K - $150K *
Empower high-net-worth clients by leveraging your expertise in estate planning. Collaborate with a dynamic team to analyze complex documents, identify opportunities, and educate financial advisors on...
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Tax Director- Estate, Gift & Trust- National Tax
$231K - $334K *
Lead as a national technical resource in estate, gift, and trust matters, collaborating with teams to provide expert guidance, conduct research, and develop tailored solutions for clients while enhanc...
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Account Executive - Northwest USA - Remote
$80K - $90K *
Transform charter transportation sales across Northern California, Washington, Oregon, and Idaho by building relationships, prospecting new clients, and driving revenue growth through effective negoti...
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Account Executive - Healthcare & Life Sciences
$110K - $130K *
Engage with healthcare and life sciences organizations to drive sales growth. Own the full sales cycle, from prospecting to closing, while building relationships with key stakeholders and expanding ac...
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Commercial Account Executive - Boston
$120K - $250K *
Optimize sales strategies and cultivate relationships to exceed revenue goals. Collaborate with internal teams and partners, identify opportunities, and effectively communicate tailored solutions to e...
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Enterprise Account Executive - US, Remote
$125K - $150K *
Accelerate growth in the enterprise market by driving sales and relationships. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to penetrate large accounts, manage complex negotiations, and shape go-to-market...
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$77K - $101K *
Execute strategic sales initiatives to drive growth in expense management solutions, engaging existing clients to enhance their financial operations through innovative payment processing and expense m...
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Key Account Manager (IN, OH or NC)
$95K - $150K *
Drive success by building strong relationships with key customers, delivering strategic initiatives, and enhancing revenue growth. Collaborate across teams to identify opportunities and implement solu...
2 weeks ago
Account Executive - Government
$80K - $95K *
Grow your career by developing and maintaining key customer relationships, driving sales success, and collaborating with teams to exceed goals. Leverage your expertise in account management and sales...
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$100K - $150K *
Build strategic partnerships and drive revenue growth by managing high-potential accounts. Collaborate with internal teams to enhance partner engagement and achieve production targets while fostering...
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Business Development Executive, GBS Public Sector Finance
$102K - $147K *
Champion new business growth by strategically acquiring clients in large enterprises. Drive the full sales cycle, build trust-based relationships with C-level executives, and deliver exceptional clien...
1 week ago
Senior Account Executive - CA, NV, HI - Remote
$90K - $195K *
Empower your career by driving strategic growth and client relationships in the healthcare sector. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions and achieve exceptional clien...
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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.