Welcome to Senior Accountant Jobs

Discover a variety of top-notch senior accountant positions in diverse industries. Take your accounting career to the next level with roles that pay above $100,000 a year.

Why Choose a Career as a Senior Accountant?

Senior Accountants play a crucial role in financial decision-making processes, helping to lead companies forward. With the opportunity to work in various industries, a senior accountant job is a lucrative and rewarding career path.

What Does a Senior Accountant Do?

A Senior Accountant is responsible for preparing financial reports, performing account reconciliations, maintaining the general ledger, preparing tax returns, assisting with audit preparations, and performing other accounting duties as necessary.

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$140K - $160K *

Optimize financial integrity by leading general accounting operations, driving compliance, and enhancing reporting accuracy while supporting strategic projects and mentoring accounting staff for opera...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$69K - $91K *

Help us enhance SEC reporting and technical accounting processes by collaborating across functions, ensuring accurate filings, and resolving complex accounting issues while supporting financial compli...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$69K - $103K *

Pioneer advanced governmental accounting by leading revenue and debt functions. Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and optimize financial operations while supervising...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$100K - $120K *

Analyze Texas severance tax processes to ensure compliance and accuracy in reporting. Collaborate with various teams to enhance efficiency and support audits while maintaining strong internal controls...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Elevate your career by executing complex audits, supervising team members, and reporting findings while identifying risks and offering actionable recommendations in a collaborative environment...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$79K - $99K *

Advance financial integrity by managing transactions, reporting, and reconciliations. Collaborate with teams to optimize cash flow strategies and enhance financial reporting practices, ensuring adhere...

North York, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$79K - $99K *

Optimize financial processes by managing cash transactions, facilitating accurate reporting, and ensuring compliance within the treasury and accounts receivable functions of a dynamic healthcare finan...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$89K - $121K *

Support advanced accounting duties and drive financial compliance while mentoring less experienced team members. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance processes and ensure accuracy in financial rep...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$85K - $90K *

Transform financial operations by leading a dynamic accounting team to ensure accuracy, compliance, and process efficiency across multiple projects while providing strategic fiscal oversight and excep...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's focused on driving revenue growth through strong client relationships and strategic upselling strategies. This role emphasizes communication, proactive problem-solving, and dynamic...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$77K - $125K *

Lead and empower audit teams by developing strategies and delivering quality results while fostering strong client relationships and ensuring compliance with auditing standards and procedures...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$80K - $90K *

Shape the future of nonprofit finance by leading the accounting operations, ensuring compliance, and delivering accurate financial reports while enhancing processes and communication with executive le...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$85K - $110K *

Elevate your career as a key member of our accounting team, driving the close process and financial reporting. Mentor junior staff and shape the future of our department while advancing towards leader...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$65K - $110K *

Transform financial reporting by leveraging your expertise to ensure compliance with GAAP and deliver accurate insights. Collaborate on diverse assignments while guiding team efforts in a strong contr...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$86K - $164K *

Deliver impactful financial advisory services, solving challenges for CFOs and finance leaders across diverse industries. Foster client relationships and contribute to a high-performing team dedicated...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$86K - $164K *

Shape the future of financial advisory by driving performance improvement and analytics. Collaborate with diverse clients across industries to enhance reporting and decision-making while leading a dyn...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$86K - $164K *

Grow your career by collaborating with CFOs to enhance financial reporting processes and drive impactful performance improvements across diverse industries. Engage in hands-on projects and foster clie...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$86K - $164K *

Lead the charge in enhancing financial performance for diverse clients. Collaborate within a high-performing team to deliver exceptional advisory services and drive process improvements that propel bu...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$86K - $164K *

Join a team that's driving financial improvements for CFOs and executives across various industries. Collaborate on analytical projects, enhance reporting processes, and help businesses maximize value...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$86K - $164K *

Help us strengthen financial performance by enhancing reporting processes for diverse clients, supporting finance leaders with analytics, reporting, and performance improvement initiatives, while fost...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$110K - $148K *

Engage with cross-functional teams to enhance financial governance and compliance. Lead SOX initiatives, documentation, testing, and model validation efforts while fostering transformative financial p...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$220K - $280K *

Unlock potential by leading strategy and execution for a key product area, driving measurable business outcomes through collaboration across teams and enhancing performance via innovative workflows an...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$115K - $125K *

Unlock potential by driving accurate SEC reporting and technical accounting processes. Collaborate with finance teams to ensure timely financial statements, enhance reporting controls, and support con...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$65K - $115K *

Champion fund accounting excellence by preparing and reviewing deliverables, processing transactions, and collaborating with clients and teams in a fast-paced environment focused on private equity and...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$133K - $167K *

Transform financial operations as a proactive Accounting Manager. Lead month-end close, drive automation, and foster cross-team collaboration to optimize processes and enhance compliance—all while cul...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What qualifications do I need to be a senior accountant?question toggle

    Most senior accountant positions require a bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field. Some companies may prefer a candidate with a master’s degree or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation.

  • How much can a Senior Accountant earn annually?question toggle

    A Senior Accountant's salary can vary depending on the industry, location, and level of experience. However, on Ladders, all the jobs posted are over $100,000 per year.

  • What industries employ Senior Accountants?question toggle

    Senior Accountants are needed in every industry. They are commonly employed in finance, manufacturing, government, healthcare, and more.

  • What is the job growth outlook for Senior Accountants?question toggle

    The job market for Senior Accountants is stable. As industries expand, the need for experienced accountants continues to grow.