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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$117K - $137K *

Join a team that values your full-cycle accounting expertise in a role overseeing month-end close, AP, AR, and payroll processes for multi-entity operations, while driving process improvements and cro...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$105K - $120K *

Transform complex accounting processes within a government contracting environment, ensuring efficient month-end closing, financial compliance, and providing integral support to the Controller on vari...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$80K - $105K *

Join a team that's dedicated to ensuring financial accuracy and compliance. In this pivotal role, you'll manage key accounting processes, support audits, and provide insights that drive informed decis...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$105K - $120K *

Elevate our accounting operations by independently managing month-end close activities, enhancing workflows, and collaborating across teams to ensure accuracy and efficiency in financial processes...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$90K - $136K *

Join a dynamic team to enhance financial accuracy through accounting processes. Focus on month-end close, reporting, and process improvement while partnering with multiple departments to support strat...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$100K - $120K *

Drive the accounting excellence within a dynamic team, overseeing journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reporting to ensure timely and accurate month-end closes while collaborating cross-fun...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$120K - $130K *

Join a team that's revolutionizing finance by enhancing accounting processes, delivering strategic insights, and fostering collaboration across departments. This role balances daily operations with in...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $105K *

Champion financial accuracy by leading general ledger activities, month-end and year-end close processes, and ensuring compliance with internal controls for robust financial reporting and audit suppor...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$70K - $125K *

Transform financial practices by managing accounting processes, ensuring compliance with GAAP, and enhancing vendor relations. Play a key role in month-end close activities and foster teamwork within...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$85K - $110K *

Optimize financial accuracy and reporting while contributing to process improvements, ensuring compliance with US GAAP and supporting departmental goals in a dynamic and fast-paced accounting environm...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$95K - $105K *

Lead comprehensive expense management operations and enhance reporting tools, driving efficiency and continuous improvement in a high-growth SaaS environment. Innovate financial processes while collab...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$80K - $95K *

Join our rapidly growing team as a Senior Accountant, managing core accounting functions while driving process improvements and financial analysis. Collaborate with leadership to build scalable financ...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Elevate financial reporting accuracy as a Senior Accountant, reviewing COE deliverables, managing reconciliations, and leading process improvement initiatives to enhance the overall efficiency of the...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$80K - $95K *

Optimize financial accountability by managing payroll and compliance processes. Collaborate across teams to maintain accuracy in reporting, ensure timely reconciliations, and support audits, enhancing...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$83K - $138K *

Transform global revenue assurance by leading accurate, compliant revenue processes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyze complex contracts, drive improvements, and enhance scalability a...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $140K *

Drive accuracy and efficiency in treasury and accounting operations, collaborating across teams to ensure proper financial reporting, reconcile transactions, and support strategic initiatives through...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Inspire accurate financial reporting by owning revenue accounting processes. You'll streamline workflows, analyze data for discrepancies, and partner across teams, ensuring audit readiness and scalabi...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$115K - $125K *

Optimize our accounting processes as a key contributor in a growing finance team. You will manage property accounting for multiple locations, enhance efficiency, and ensure accurate financial reportin...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$95K - $115K *

Join a dynamic team as a Senior Revenue Accountant, overseeing global revenue recognition under ASC 606. Drive scalable processes, enhance compliance, and support integration across international oper...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $105K *

Lead the charge in financial precision as you manage the general ledger, ensure compliance, and drive process improvements. This role combines autonomy with critical analysis, enabling you to influenc...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$80K - $120K *

Analyze complex general ledger reconciliations and regulatory filings, driving financial integrity in a collaborative team environment. Join a hands-on role suited for a CPA with extensive experience...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$90K - $100K *

Execute month-end close activities, ensure compliance with US GAAP, and analyze financial reports to drive organizational excellence and accuracy in accounting operations while collaborating across te...

US-AnywhereRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$85K - $135K *

Join a team that's driving financial excellence by managing balance sheet reconciliations, journal entries, and month-end closes across multiple entities, ensuring accurate records and supporting inte...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$73K - $117K *

Empower your career as a Senior Accountant, leveraging your financial reporting expertise. Collaborate with diverse teams to enhance accounting processes while ensuring compliance with regulatory stan...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$105K - $120K *

Shape the future of our accounting function by leading month-end closes, preparing financial statements, and driving compliance in a dynamic public company environment. Influence decision-making throu...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

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.