How much does a Cost Accountant I make in Tucson, AZ? The average Cost Accountant I salary in Tucson, AZ is $64,891 as of February 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $58,548 and $72,018. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

Cost Accountant I Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Cost Accountant I Salary $52,773 Tucson,AZ February 26, 2024
25th Percentile Cost Accountant I Salary $58,548 Tucson,AZ February 26, 2024
50th Percentile Cost Accountant I Salary $64,891 Tucson,AZ February 26, 2024
75th Percentile Cost Accountant I Salary $72,018 Tucson,AZ February 26, 2024
90th Percentile Cost Accountant I Salary $78,506 Tucson,AZ February 26, 2024
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What skills does a Cost Accountant I need?

Each competency has five to ten behavioral assertions that can be observed, each with a corresponding performance level (from one to five) that is required for a particular job.

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Analysis: Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.

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CPA: A CPA, or Certified Public Accountant, is a trusted financial advisor who helps individuals, businesses, and other organizations plan and reach their financial goals.

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Generally Accepted Accounting Principles: Helping and maintaining accounting rules and standards for financial reporting to ensure consistency and transparency.

Analysis 4.77%
CPA 0.49%
Generally Accepted Accounting Principles 0.37%
Others 94.37%

Job Description for Cost Accountant I

Cost Accountant I determines and implements cost accounting procedures and methods. Responsible for the preparation and analysis of cost reports and costing audits. Being a Cost Accountant I examines and reviews unusual cost records and ensures cost data is allocated correctly. May require a bachelor's degree. Additionally, Cost Accountant I typically reports to a supervisor or manager. To be a Cost Accountant I typically requires 0-2 years of related experience. Works on projects/matters of limited complexity in a support role. Work is closely managed. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)... View full job description

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For Cost Accountant I, the upper level is Cost Accountant II and then progresses to Cost Accountant IV.

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Cost Accountant I salary varies from city to city. Compared with national average salary of Cost Accountant I, the highest Cost Accountant I salary is in San Francisco, CA, where the Cost Accountant I salary is 25.0% above. The lowest Cost Accountant I salary is in Miami, FL, where the Cost Accountant I salary is 2.9% lower than national average salary.

City, State Compared to national average
City, State San Francisco, CA Compared to national average
+ 25.0%
City, State Washington, DC Compared to national average
+ 11.3%
City, State Miami, FL Compared to national average
-2.9%
City, State Chicago, IL Compared to national average
+ 5.5%
City, State Boston, MA Compared to national average
+ 12.7%
City, State New York, NY Compared to national average
+ 17.5%
City, State Dallas, TX Compared to national average
-0.7%

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