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What are the average salary ranges for jobs in the Accounting? There are 937 jobs in Accounting category. Average salaries can vary and range from $30,041 to $395,882. 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 March 29, 2021.

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Alternate Job Titles: Financial Accountant III | General Accountant, Senior | Senior Accountant | Senior Financial Accountant | Senior General Ledger Accountant | Staff 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. Prepares complex balance sheets, profit and loss statements and other financial reports. Analyzes current costs, revenues, financial commitments, and obligations incurred to predict future reve... View job details

Alternate Job Titles: Financial Accountant IV | General Accountant, Team Leader | Specialist Accountant | Specialist/Project Lead Accountant | Staff Accountant IV

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. Prepares complex balance sheets, profit and loss statements and other financial reports. Analyzes current costs, revenues, financial commitments, and obligations incurred to predict future reve... View job details

Alternate Job Titles: Accounting Supervisor | Financial Accounting Supervisor | Supervisor of General Accounting

Supervises accounting staff in the day to day operations of one or more accounting functions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, ledger maintenance, revenue and asset accounting as well as associated analysis and reporting. Oversees calculating, posting, and verification of financial data for use in maintaining accounting and statistical records. Maintains the integrity of accounting... View job details

Alternate Job Titles: Accounting Operations Supervisor | Financial Accounting Supervisor | Supervisor of General Accounting

Supervises accounting staff in the day to day operations of one or more accounting functions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, ledger maintenance, revenue and asset accounting as well as associated analysis and reporting. Oversees calculating, posting, and verification of financial data for use in maintaining accounting and statistical records. Maintains the integrity of accounting... View job details

Alternate Job Titles: AP Manager | Billing and Payables Manager

Manages all activities in the accounts payable function. Ensures timely payments of vendor invoices and expense vouchers and maintains accurate records and control reports. Reviews applicable accounting reports and accounts payable register to ensure accuracy. Typically requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a head of a unit/department. Manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day perfo... 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 Financial Services Industry

The Financial Services sector consists of companies that play a primary role in creating and managing financial transactions or intermediaries that help facilitate those transactions. Financial transactions in this sector involve the creation, liquidation, or change in ownership of financial assets. Companies in this sector engage in various financial activities, such as banking (including retail, commercial and investment banking), asset management (including institutional and retail investment management), mortgage finance, consumer finance, and insurance, among others.

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