How much does an Accountant III make in New Jersey? The average Accountant III salary in New Jersey is $98,579 as of February 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $89,323 and $109,047. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on the city and many other important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession.

Accountant III Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Accountant III Salary $80,897 NJ February 26, 2024
25th Percentile Accountant III Salary $89,323 NJ February 26, 2024
50th Percentile Accountant III Salary $98,579 NJ February 26, 2024
75th Percentile Accountant III Salary $109,047 NJ February 26, 2024
90th Percentile Accountant III Salary $118,578 NJ February 26, 2024
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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.

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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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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

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Location Avg. Salary Date Updated
Location Bayonne, NJ Avg. Salary $101,363 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Bergenfield, NJ Avg. Salary $103,154 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Bloomfield, NJ Avg. Salary $103,244 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location East Brunswick, NJ Avg. Salary $101,238 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Hoboken, NJ Avg. Salary $105,214 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Irvington, NJ Avg. Salary $101,363 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Lakewood, NJ Avg. Salary $99,923 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Middlesex, NJ Avg. Salary $100,468 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Passaic, NJ Avg. Salary $103,244 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Union, NJ Avg. Salary $101,363 Date Updated February 26, 2024

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.

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