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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$110K - $130K *

Reimagine accounting operations by enhancing processes and controls. Collaborate with leadership to optimize Viewpoint Vista ERP, ensuring efficiency and accuracy in financial reporting while driving...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$87K - $131K *

Drive your career by securing revenue objectives for allergy and autoimmune products. Collaborate with healthcare stakeholders, manage accounts, and facilitate instrument placements to enhance clinica...

Utah, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by driving analytics and AI solutions for clients, managing a $10M+ portfolio. Collaborate with sales teams to identify opportunities, build value stories, and achieve aggressive sale...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$130K - $152K *

Elevate the synergy between Sales strategy and technology delivery, translating business needs into actionable engineering specifications. Drive system enhancements and ensure seamless collaboration a...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $150K *

Lead strategic financial initiatives, partnering with leaders to drive insights and improve decision-making. Oversee complex projects, enhance financial models, and leverage technology to optimize FP...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$200K - $230K *

Accelerate progress at a leading firm by driving sales strategies that enhance revenue enablement solutions for commercial accounts. Manage complex sales cycles, engage with C-level executives, and en...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $230K *

Transform the oncology landscape by driving product success and building strong relationships with key stakeholders. Leverage your expertise to enhance patient access and deliver innovative solutions...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by developing and executing sales strategies to drive new business, exceed revenue targets, and build relationships with C-level executives and technical stakeholders in a dynamic env...

Toronto, ONRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $185K *

Transform enterprise banking by driving sales of innovative SaaS solutions. Leverage your expertise to identify key clients, build relationships, and close complex deals, all while collaborating with...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Accelerate progress at driving new business and expanding existing accounts by building executive relationships and leading complex negotiations. Collaborate with a virtual team to achieve multi-year...

Montreal, QCRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $180K *

Take ownership of strategic accounts, driving growth and building executive relationships. Lead complex deals and account strategies to secure new logos and expand existing portfolios, ensuring custom...

Minneapolis, MNRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform your career by driving strategic growth and building executive relationships. Lead complex negotiations and account management while leveraging tools to optimize performance across a diverse...

Ottawa, ONRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Tackle data-driven decisions as a senior product analyst, owning A/B testing design and analysis while collaborating across teams to enhance user experience and drive growth through insightful experim...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Drive strategic partnerships and enhance sales through effective vendor management. Collaborate with teams to identify opportunities, manage the sales cycle, and ensure optimal representation of produ...

CanadaRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$82K - $96K *

Drive strategic sales initiatives and foster relationships with auto dealerships, leveraging consultative skills to enhance performance and market insights while mentoring junior team members and main...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$152K - $202K *

Empower healthcare solutions by driving strategic partnerships and sales initiatives. This role focuses on cultivating relationships with key accounts, delivering compliant education, and executing te...

Boston, MARemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Drive client satisfaction by cultivating relationships with lenders, overseeing account management, and identifying new business opportunities. Collaborate with internal teams to ensure seamless servi...

Texas, USRemote

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$94K - $276K *

Advance sales initiatives by managing the full sales cycle, building strong client relationships, and collaborating with internal teams to drive growth in the AI and Salesforce sectors. Make a signifi...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Help us transform finance functions into strategic drivers for growth. You will provide expert accounting and financial support to clients, enhancing their finance operations during buy-side and sell...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$134K - $201K *

Drive growth by cultivating relationships with existing customers, focusing on upselling and strategic account management. Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver tailored solutions that enhance cus...

Chicago, ILRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$67K - $127K *

Drive the analysis of underwriting data to maintain a profitable Excess business. Collaborate with teams and manage broker relationships while enhancing your underwriting expertise through training an...

Morristown, NJRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $268K *

Drive state and local government relations across 25 states, managing legislative efforts and stakeholder engagement to advance business goals. Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$108K - $145K *

Shape the future of project management as a Senior Cost Manager, driving cost efficiency and strategic decision-making. Collaborate with diverse teams to enhance client value and foster strong relatio...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Join a dynamic team as you drive sales growth by cultivating client relationships and executing strategic marketing initiatives. Leverage your consultative skills to provide tailored workforce solutio...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Engage with enterprise clients to drive sales growth through strategic prospecting, relationship building, and consultative solutions. Collaborate with brokers and leverage marketing strategies to exc...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

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.