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.
$90K - $108K *
Analyze financial data and optimize month-end close processes in a dynamic fintech environment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and enhance internal controls while support...
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Unlock potential by leveraging your accounting expertise to enhance financial reporting, streamline processes, and drive improvements in a fully remote environment. Collaborate with a dedicated team t...
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$85K - $100K *
Accelerate progress at our finance team by managing project accounting, month-end close, and financial reporting. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure GAAP compliance and assist in ERP sy...
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$80K - $95K *
Unlock potential by managing month-end and year-end closes, ensuring accurate financial reporting across multiple entities. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline processes and enhance...
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$85K - $95K *
Partner with us to elevate financial accuracy and efficiency in a dynamic manufacturing environment. Leverage your accounting expertise in a collaborative team, while enjoying flexibility and growth o...
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Empower your career by joining a dynamic team to enhance financial reporting, streamline accounting processes, and support investment portfolio management. Contribute your expertise in a collaborative...
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Champion financial integrity by managing complex accounting projects, supporting general ledger activities, and mentoring team members in a dynamic corporate finance environment focused on government...
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Optimize financial reporting processes for US Insurance Companies, ensuring compliance with US GAAP and STAT. Manage ledger operations, facilitate period closings, and support tax filings while enhanc...
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Drive accurate financial reporting and support accounting operations in a dynamic environment. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance processes and ensure compliance with US GAAP while managing mon...
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Unlock potential by taking ownership of key accounting processes and leading month-end close activities. Collaborate across departments to enhance financial reporting, resolve issues, and implement pr...
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Join our dynamic Finance & Accounting team to shape processes and systems as we transition from R&D to manufacturing. Take ownership of financial reporting, collaborate across departments, and drive i...
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$95K - $115K *
Champion the monthly close process, ensuring accuracy and scalability across multi-entity operations while driving continuous improvement and automation in accounting practices...
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Unlock potential by establishing and leading the cost accounting function, ensuring accurate visibility into inventory and COGS while supporting scalable production operations across multiple teams in...
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$100K - $130K *
Join a team that's dedicated to maintaining financial accuracy and integrity. As a Senior Accountant, you'll manage key balance sheet areas, support financial reporting, and enhance accounting process...
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$85K - $90K *
Join a team that's driving financial excellence by overseeing full-cycle accounting, enhancing processes, and supporting ERP initiatives. Leverage your expertise to guide a high-performing team and co...
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$80K - $95K *
Lead the charge in financial close and reporting, ensuring accuracy and efficiency across multiple entities. Collaborate with global teams to streamline processes and enhance financial integrity while...
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$80K - $95K *
Contribute to financial accuracy by leading month-end close activities, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, and enhancing processes. Collaborate across teams to maintain precise records and...
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$75K - $95K *
Pioneer your career in a senior accounting role, overseeing operations across diverse business units in a dynamic transportation environment, with opportunities for managerial growth and impactful con...
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$75K - $95K *
Unlock potential by managing accounting operations across diverse business units, ensuring accuracy and compliance in a fast-paced environment while driving improvements and supporting growth into a m...
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$80K - $95K *
Drive financial excellence by preparing statements, analyzing accounts, and supporting budgeting and forecasting efforts. Collaborate with the finance team to ensure accuracy and integrity in financia...
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$80K - $95K *
Play a key role in ensuring financial accuracy and integrity through effective reporting, reconciliations, and collaboration with cross-functional teams, while supporting growth initiatives and optimi...
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$85K - $100K *
Drive financial excellence by owning month-end close, reconciliations, and management reporting. Collaborate with leadership to enhance processes and ERP systems, ensuring accuracy and compliance as t...
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$90K - $110K *
Elevate corporate accounting by managing month-end close, financial reporting, and audits. Drive process improvements, oversee banking activities, and ensure compliance while collaborating with teams...
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$126K - $154K *
Unlock your potential as a Senior Accountant, driving financial accuracy and compliance. Collaborate across teams to enhance systems, oversee key accounting functions, and support audits in a dynamic...
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$95K - $115K *
Shape the future of accounting operations by leading full-cycle AP/AR, reconciliations, and supporting fast-paced month-end closings. You’ll ensure accuracy and efficiency while managing banking and c...
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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.