How much does an Accountant II make in Santa Clara, CA? The average Accountant II salary in Santa Clara, CA is $90,361 as of February 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $81,794 and $100,016. 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. 

Accountant II Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Accountant II Salary $73,994 Santa Clara,CA February 26, 2024
25th Percentile Accountant II Salary $81,794 Santa Clara,CA February 26, 2024
50th Percentile Accountant II Salary $90,361 Santa Clara,CA February 26, 2024
75th Percentile Accountant II Salary $100,016 Santa Clara,CA February 26, 2024
90th Percentile Accountant II Salary $108,806 Santa Clara,CA February 26, 2024
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What skills does an Accountant II 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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Accounts Receivable: Accounts receivable is a legally enforceable claim for payment held by a business for goods supplied and/or services rendered that customers/clients have ordered but not paid for. These are generally in the form of invoices raised by a business and delivered to the customer for payment within an agreed time frame. Accounts receivable is shown in a balance sheet as an asset. It is one of a series of accounting transactions dealing with the billing of a customer for goods and services that the customer has ordered. These may be distinguished from notes receivable, which are debts created through formal legal instruments called promissory notes.

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Internal control: Internal control, as defined by accounting and auditing, is a process for assuring of an organization's objectives in operational effectiveness and efficiency, reliable financial reporting, and compliance with laws, regulations and policies.

Analysis 28.69%
Accounts Receivable 13.37%
Internal control 6.57%
Others 51.37%

Job Description for Accountant II

Accountant II maintains financial records and ensures that financial transactions are properly recorded. Ensures the accuracy of entries to ledger accounts and reconciles subsidiary ledger accounts to the general ledger. Being an Accountant II prepares balance sheets, profit and loss statements and other financial reports. Analyzes current costs, revenues, financial commitments, and obligations incurred to predict future revenues and expenses. Additionally, Accountant II requires a bachelor's degree in accounting or finance. May require eligibility to sit for Certified Public Accountant (CPA) exam. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The Accountant II occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. Gaining exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. To be an Accountant II typically requires 2 -4 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)... View full job description

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Career Path for Accountant II

A career path is a sequence of jobs that leads to your short- and long-term career goals. Some follow a linear career path within one field, while others change fields periodically to achieve career or personal goals.

For Accountant II, the first career path typically progresses to Bookkeeping Manager.

The second career path typically starts with an Accountant III position, and then progresses to Accountant IV.

Additionally, the third career path typically progresses to Plant Controller.

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