How much does an Accountant III make in West Fargo, ND? The average Accountant III salary in West Fargo, ND is $84,010 as of February 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $76,122 and $92,931. 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 III Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Accountant III Salary $68,941 West Fargo,ND February 26, 2024
25th Percentile Accountant III Salary $76,122 West Fargo,ND February 26, 2024
50th Percentile Accountant III Salary $84,010 West Fargo,ND February 26, 2024
75th Percentile Accountant III Salary $92,931 West Fargo,ND February 26, 2024
90th Percentile Accountant III Salary $101,053 West Fargo,ND February 26, 2024
25% $76,122 10% $68,941 90% $101,053 75% $92,931 $84,010 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
Change Search Criteria
Check out Accountant jobs in West Fargo, North Dakota

Staff Accountant

Cook Inlet Tribal Council Inc - Anchorage, AK

Senior Project Accountant

Fortnight Collective - Boulder, CO

Accountant

CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen) - Frederick, CO

Accountant III - SR-22

County of Hawai`i - Hilo, HI

What skills does an Accountant III 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.

1.

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

2.

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.

3.

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

Analysis 22.44%
Accounts Receivable 10%
Generally Accepted Accounting Principles 5.07%
Others 62.49%

Job Description for Accountant III

Accountant III 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 III prepares complex 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 III may guide or review the work of support staff. Requires a bachelor's degree in accounting or finance. May require Certified Public Accountant (CPA) credentials. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. The Accountant III work is generally independent and collaborative in nature. Contributes to moderately complex aspects of a project. To be an Accountant III typically requires 4 -7 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)... View full job description

Employers: Job Description Management Tool

See user submitted job responsibilities for Accountant III.

Salary.com job board provides millions of Accountant III information for you to search for. Click on search button below to see Accountant III job openings or enter a new job title here.

Job Openings for Accountant III in West Fargo, ND

Career Path for Accountant III

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 III, the first career path typically progresses to Bookkeeping Manager.

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

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

Those that have already made the climb...
Raymond V. Damadian, Chairman of the Board; Acting Principal Financial Officer; Director
FONAR Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the research, development, production, and marketing of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanners for the detection and diagnosis of human diseases in the United States. The company operates in two segments, Medical Equipment, and Physician Management and Di... More
Fiscal Year Ended in 2022
Not the job you're looking for? Search more salaries here:
See if your skills match up? Check skills for Accountant III

Are you an HR manager or compensation specialist?

Salary.com's CompAnalyst platform offers:

  • Detailed skills and competency reports for specific positions
  • Job and employee pricing reports
  • Compensation data tools, salary structures, surveys and benchmarks.
Learn about CompAnalyst

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

Take just three simple steps below to generate your own personalized salary report

Step 1 of 3

Understand the total compensation opportunity for an Accountant III, base salary plus other pay elements

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
76122
92931
84010

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
78153
97773
87197
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Accountant III in West Fargo, ND. The base salary for Accountant III ranges from $76,122 to $92,931 with the average base salary of $84,010. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $78,153 to $97,773 with the average total cash compensation of $87,197.
Step 2 of 3

Discover how your pay is adjusted for skills, experience, and other factors

How much should you be paid?

For a real-time salary target, tell us more about your role in the four categories below.

76122
92931

 

Step 3 of 3

How much should you be paid?

About West Fargo, North Dakota    West Fargo is a city in Cass County, North Dakota, United States. It is, as of the 2017 Census Estimates, the fifth largest city in the state of North....More

West Fargo, North Dakota  area prices were up 0.8% from a year ago    View the Cost of Living in West Fargo, North Dakota

Accountant III Salary in popular cities: FargoBismarckGrand Forks

Skills associated with Accountant III: Calculate Depreciation, Quarter-End Close, Accounting Software, Account Reconciliation ...More

Recently searched related titles: Grant Accounting Manager, Senior Fund Accountant, Commercial Property Accountant

Jobs with a similar salary range to Accountant III : Lead Senior Accountant, Senior Executive Accountant, Chief Accountant, Corporate Senior Accountant, Senior Revenue Accountant

Salary estimation for Accountant III at companies like : Cipolla Romaine at Three Brothers Winery, Sailability SA, Jennifer Lopez Company Name LLC

Jobs with a similar salary range to Accountant III : City Auditor, Tax Cpa, Senior Gl Accountant