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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$101K - $132K *

Elevate your career by driving strategic partnerships with leading cloud providers. Collaborate across teams to enhance revenue growth and client satisfaction while managing key partner relationships...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$103K - $121K *

Join a dynamic team as you drive strategic account management, develop collaborative plans, and strengthen key business relationships with customers to achieve significant and measurable growth across...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$110K - $130K *

Champion strategic financial analysis to drive key business decisions. Own the operating model and planning cycle, collaborate with leaders, and deliver insights that guide investments and growth in n...

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4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Empower growth by developing and executing sales strategies for electric motor solutions. Build relationships, monitor market trends, and collaborate across divisions to drive profitable growth and ex...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$142K - $193K *

Drive enterprise growth by managing complex accounts and executing strategic sales initiatives. Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver customer-centric solutions and achieve measurable business out...

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5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$88K - $107K *

Contribute to efficient accounting operations by managing journal entries, reconciliations, and compliance with accounting standards. Collaborate with teams to enhance financial reporting accuracy and...

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Reposted 6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $150K *

Join us in empowering enterprise organizations by driving sales of our innovative software platform. Leverage your consultative sales skills to build lasting relationships and help clients enhance the...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Join a dynamic team as a senior sales professional, driving new business opportunities and crafting tailored solutions for clients. Leverage your expertise to build relationships, understand client ne...

Massachusetts, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$85K - $100K *

Join a team that's driving growth in premium roofing products by building strategic relationships with key industry players, expanding market share, and providing innovative solutions while managing a...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$121K - $170K *

Lead the execution of Workplace Office Space Fit-Out projects, ensuring design integration and adherence to standards. Collaborate with clients and teams to manage construction activities, budgets, an...

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3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$150K - $180K *

Join us to drive strategic partnerships in healthcare, enhancing early cancer detection through innovative solutions. Collaborate with key stakeholders to implement programs that improve patient outco...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$231K - $334K *

Elevate your career by leading partnership tax initiatives, providing expert guidance on complex federal tax matters, and collaborating with professionals to develop tailored solutions that drive clie...

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1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$100K - $170K *

Analyze and develop precise electrical cost estimates for large-scale data center projects, ensuring accurate planning and commercial guidance throughout the project lifecycle while collaborating with...

San Francisco, CARemote

1 week ago

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

$80K - $100K *

Drive project success by managing diverse teams and stakeholders, ensuring timely execution of project goals while mitigating risks and maintaining budgets. Leverage your expertise to enhance operatio...

Chandler, AZRemote

2 days ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in expanding business with RIA firms by building trusted relationships, executing territory growth plans, and driving new asset opportunities through consultative selling and strategic...

Charlotte, NCRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$135K - $165K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering exceptional cost management services for large-scale construction projects. Leverage your expertise in a client-facing role, ensuring project objectives are...

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2 weeks ago

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

$120K - $200K *

Shape the future of eCommerce by driving strategic partnerships with brands. Engage with decision-makers to present tailored growth solutions, close high-value deals, and collaborate across teams to e...

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6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$200K - $300K *

Shape the finance and accounting infrastructure, ensuring accurate financials and compliance. Collaborate with teams to manage bordereaux data, oversee reinsurance accounting, and establish robust fin...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Shape the future of customer engagement by managing key accounts, driving revenue growth, and enhancing client satisfaction in the QSR and Casual Dining sectors. Collaborate across departments to impl...

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4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$85K *

Empower financial advisors by developing strategic relationships and driving sales growth in the Western territory. Leverage your expertise in mutual funds to educate clients and enhance market share...

Seattle, WARemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $230K *

Lead the promotion of oncology products, building strong relationships with key stakeholders. Drive performance goals, manage territory effectively, and ensure patient access to treatments while embod...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Engage in the design and management of enterprise endpoint technologies, ensuring security and efficiency across over 1,000 devices. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance endpoint perform...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

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

$88K - $155K *

Optimize client relationships by guiding strategic implementation and maximizing the value of the Envi application. Drive retention, growth, and operational excellence through data analysis, training...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Unlock your potential by driving strategic initiatives and M&A activities through in-depth research, analysis, and collaboration with senior leadership to inform corporate decisions and shape the comp...

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4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Unlock your potential by driving sales growth in the Enterprise ERP market. Engage with diverse clients, manage sales cycles, and foster strategic partnerships to enhance our Digital Transformation pr...

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.