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What are the average salary ranges for jobs in the Accounting? There are 931 jobs in Accounting category. Average salaries can vary and range from $29,986 to $395,059. Salary ranges can differ significantly depending on the job, industry, location, required experience, specific skills, education, and other factors... Salaries listed below are U.S. national averages data from February 26, 2021.

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Alternate Job Titles: Accounting Clerk I | Accounting Support Specialist I | Bookkeeping Clerk I | Entry Accounting Clerk

Performs routine accounting activities such as maintenance of the general ledger, preparation of various accounting statements and financial reports. Posts journal entries and verifies billings, invoices and checks. Assists in completing moderately complex calculations. Reconciles accounts and bank statements. Has a basic understanding of bookkeeping and accounting principles. Is proficient with s... View job details

Alternate Job Titles: Accounting Clerk II | Accounting Support Specialist II | Bookkeeping Clerk II | Intermediate Accounting Clerk

Performs routine accounting activities such as maintenance of the general ledger, preparation of various accounting statements and financial reports. Reviews, codes and verifies transactions and journal entries. Completes moderately complex calculations. Reconciles accounts and bank statements. May also process accounts payable and receivable transactions. Has a basic understanding of bookkeeping ... View job details

Alternate Job Titles: Payroll Clerk | Entry Payroll Clerk | Payroll Associate I | Payroll Processing Clerk

Prepares the monthly payroll information by entering payroll data to payroll system. Responsible for balancing payroll runs, producing federal, state, and local tax payments. Answers questions and requirements about payroll information. May maintain records on vacation, sick leave, etc. Typically requires a high school diploma or its equivalent. Typically reports to a Supervisor or a Manager. Poss... View job details

Alternate Job Titles: Accounting Assistant, Entry | Accounting Support Specialist I | Bookkeeping Clerk I | Entry Accounting Clerk

Performs routine accounting activities such as maintenance of the general ledger, preparation of various accounting statements and financial reports. Posts journal entries and verifies billings, invoices and checks. Assists in completing moderately complex calculations. Reconciles accounts and bank statements. Has a basic understanding of bookkeeping and accounting principles. Is proficient with s... View job details

Alternate Job Titles: Accounting Assistant, Experienced | Accounting Support Specialist II | Bookkeeping Clerk II | Intermediate Accounting Clerk

Performs routine accounting activities such as maintenance of the general ledger, preparation of various accounting statements and financial reports. Reviews, codes and verifies transactions and journal entries. Completes moderately complex calculations. Reconciles accounts and bank statements. May also process accounts payable and receivable transactions. Has a basic understanding of bookkeeping ... View job details

Alternate Job Titles: Accounting Clerk I | Accounting Assistant, Entry | Bookkeeping Clerk I | Entry Accounting Clerk

Performs routine accounting activities such as maintenance of the general ledger, preparation of various accounting statements and financial reports. Posts journal entries and verifies billings, invoices and checks. Assists in completing moderately complex calculations. Reconciles accounts and bank statements. Has a basic understanding of bookkeeping and accounting principles. Is proficient with s... View job details

Alternate Job Titles: Accounting Clerk II | Accounting Assistant, Experienced | Bookkeeping Clerk II | Intermediate Accounting Clerk

Performs routine accounting activities such as maintenance of the general ledger, preparation of various accounting statements and financial reports. Reviews, codes and verifies transactions and journal entries. Completes moderately complex calculations. Reconciles accounts and bank statements. May also process accounts payable and receivable transactions. Has a basic understanding of bookkeeping ... View job details

Alternate Job Titles: Accounts Payable Coordinator I | Accounts Payable Processor I | Accounts Payable Specialist I | AP Clerk Entry | Billing and Payables Specialist I

Prepares and processes payments for vendor invoices and other financial obligations in accordance with internal accounting policies. Reviews purchase orders, statements, and invoices to verify amounts owed. Maintains and reconciles accounts payable ledger. Responds to vendor inquiries and resolves any discrepancies in billings and payments. May process requests for employee expense reimbursements.... View job details

Alternate Job Titles: Accounts Payable Coordinator II | Accounts Payable Processor II | Accounts Payable Specialist II | AP Clerk Intermediate | Billing and Payables Specialist II | Entry Level Accounts Payable Clerk

Prepares and processes payments for vendor invoices and other financial obligations in accordance with internal accounting policies. Reviews purchase orders, statements, and invoices to verify amounts owed. Maintains and reconciles accounts payable ledger. Responds to vendor inquiries and resolves any discrepancies in billings and payments. May process requests for employee expense reimbursements.... View job details

Alternate Job Titles: Accounts Payable Clerk I | Accounts Payable Processor I | Accounts Payable Specialist I | AP Clerk Entry | Billing and Payables Specialist I

Prepares and processes payments for vendor invoices and other financial obligations in accordance with internal accounting policies. Reviews purchase orders, statements, and invoices to verify amounts owed. Maintains and reconciles accounts payable ledger. Responds to vendor inquiries and resolves any discrepancies in billings and payments. May process requests for employee expense reimbursements.... View job details

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About Accounting Category

Jobs in Accounting consist of both professional and supporting roles that involve a wide range of accounting activities for a business. Accounting functions in this category include accounts receivable/payable, billing, payroll, cost accounting, tax accounting, general ledger, auditing, fraud prevention, credit analysis, collections, and cash management accounting. Accounting jobs are essential to any business and are found in every industry and in both large and small organizations. Some job title examples are Cost Accountant, Accounts Payable Manager, Budget Analyst, Bookkeeper, Plant Accountant and Tax Supervisor.

About Media Industry

The Media & Entertainment sector encompasses organizations that produce, distribute and transmit, information and entertainment to consumers. Media and entertainment can be produced and distributed in a variety of formats, including film, television, radio, print, and the internet.

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