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What are the average salary ranges for jobs in the Accounting? There are 936 jobs in Accounting category. Average salaries can vary and range from $29,940 to $394,235. 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 January 29, 2021.

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Alternate Job Titles: Entry Accountant | Entry Level Staff Accountant | Financial Accountant I | General Accountant, Entry | Jr Accountant | Junior Accountant | Staff Accountant I

Assists in maintaining financial records and ensuring that financial transactions are properly recorded. Ensures the accuracy of entries to ledger accounts and reconciles subsidiary ledger accounts to the general ledger. Compiles financial data to aid more senior accountants in the preparation of balance sheets, profit and loss statements and other financial reports. Assists in analyzing current c... View job details

Alternate Job Titles: Financial Accountant II | General Accountant, Experienced | Intermediate Accountant | Staff 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. 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... View job details

Alternate Job Titles: Accounting Clerk III | Accounting Support Specialist III | Bookkeeping Clerk III | Senior Accounting Clerk

Performs a range of 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. Researches and resolves issues and exceptions. Completes simple and complex calculations and assists with trial balances. May also process accounts payable and receivable trans... View job details

Alternate Job Titles: Payroll Clerk, Sr. | Payroll Associate II | Payroll Processing Senior Clerk | Senior Payroll Clerk

Prepares the monthly payroll information by entering payroll data to payroll system. Reviews changes to base salary, tax, etc. ensuring accuracy of payroll system. Responsible for balancing payroll runs, producing federal, state, and local tax payments, and answering employee questions/troubleshooting issues. May provide support of governmental reporting. Typically requires a high school diploma o... View job details

Alternate Job Titles: Accounting Assistant, Senior | Accounting Support Specialist III | Bookkeeping Clerk III | Senior Accounting Clerk

Performs a range of 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. Researches and resolves issues and exceptions. Completes simple and complex calculations and assists with trial balances. May also process accounts payable and receivable trans... 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 Software & Networking Industry

The Information Technology sector encompasses companies that provide a variety of technology products and services to individual and business customers. Companies in this sector engage in the design, production and creation of computer hardware, software, consumer electronics, semiconductors, and telecommunications equipment. In addition, this sector includes companies that provide information technology outsourcing and consulting services.

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