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.
$86K - $129K *
Elevate your career by leading financial planning and reporting efforts. Collaborate with operational leaders to provide insights that drive strategic decisions and enhance financial performance acros...
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Senior Data Analyst, Enterprise
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Unlock potential by driving data-driven insights for Customer Success. Collaborate across teams to enhance customer journeys, optimize growth strategies, and shape analytics foundations that support A...
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$133K - $150K *
Champion innovative finance solutions by owning core accounting operations, driving automation, and enhancing financial reporting. Collaborate across teams to build a scalable finance function that su...
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Finance Operations Business Partner, Huron Digital
$110K - $150K *
Lead the charge in delivering strategic financial insights and operational support. Collaborate with senior management to enhance performance, drive decision-making, and optimize processes in a fast-p...
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Select Major Account Executive (CST)
$350K *
Unlock potential by driving revenue growth through strategic relationships with enterprise customers. Engage in complex sales cycles, championing customer success while thriving in a high-performance...
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Key Account Manager - Entertainment Lighting
$108K - $158K *
Unlock potential by managing key accounts in the entertainment lighting sector. Drive sales growth, nurture relationships, and oversee complex projects from design to delivery, ensuring alignment and...
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$150K - $165K *
Execute strategic sales initiatives in the SLED Central region, leveraging established relationships to drive growth and adoption of Cloudera's solutions. Collaborate with partners and key decision-ma...
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$100K - $130K *
Join a team that's dedicated to driving legal excellence and risk management. As a Senior Commercial Paralegal, you'll draft and negotiate agreements, coordinate legal responses, and support cross-dep...
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$120K - $145K *
Lead the charge in driving strategic sales initiatives, managing key accounts, and fostering long-term partnerships. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify growth opportunities and delive...
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Manager, Global Financial Reporting
$143K - $169K *
Shape the future of financial integrity by enhancing our reporting processes and ensuring compliance. Collaborate across functions to deliver accurate financial statements while fostering a robust, sc...
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Manage financial reporting and internal controls, leading a team to ensure accurate, timely financial statements while driving continuous improvement and collaboration across departments to support bu...
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$107K - $172K *
Shape the future of cash management by enhancing forecasting capabilities and providing critical insights for strategic decision-making, operational planning, and capital allocation in a dynamic envir...
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$110K - $130K *
Lead M&A tax initiatives by overseeing domestic and international deals, providing expert tax advice, and mentoring junior staff while driving business growth and client satisfaction in a dynamic envi...
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Accelerate progress at the enterprise level by managing high-value corporate accounts, driving retention and renewals, and overseeing licensed in-club partnerships to enhance client relationships and...
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Pioneer sales innovation by targeting major enterprises for GRC solutions. You’ll drive revenue growth through cold prospecting, strategic planning, and customer engagement, making a significant impac...
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Senior Sales Executive, Supply Chain Finance
$125K - $150K *
Take ownership of driving new-logo growth for our Supply Chain Finance solution. Engage with senior executives, manage the full sales cycle, and develop strategies to acquire high-value customers in f...
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$101K - $140K *
Drive client success and growth by building relationships with C-Level executives, managing complex sales processes, and maximizing value delivery in a dynamic, high-revenue environment...
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$101K - $140K *
Drive client success by building relationships with C-Level executives, identifying growth opportunities, and managing complex sales processes in a dynamic environment. Maximize value delivery for lar...
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Drive sales success by implementing strategies, exceeding goals, and building strong client relationships. Collaborate with decision-makers to connect their needs with tailored solutions, while expand...
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Lead the charge in cultivating high-impact B2B client relationships through strategic oversight, innovative marketing solutions, and dedicated account management while driving growth and profitability...
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Strategic Account Manager Energy
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Develop strategic relationships and drive growth in the Energy Oil & Gas market by managing key accounts, recovering lost customers, and expanding applications for advanced ceramic components, ensurin...
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Help us shape the future of financial planning and analysis in a dynamic SaaS environment. Drive forecasting, budgeting, and KPI reporting while collaborating across teams to support growth and M&A in...
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$106K - $160K *
Pioneer impactful tax strategies and team development while managing client relationships and compliance for insurance-related taxation. Drive growth through mentoring and technical expertise in the e...
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Account Executive, Existing Customers
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Engage with higher education institutions to foster relationships, drive customer success, and expand platform adoption. Balance strategic management and revenue growth in a dynamic environment, ensur...
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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.