How much does an Entry Level Accounting make in the United States?
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The average Entry Level Accounting salary in the United States is $135,167 as of July 01, 2026. The range for our most popular Entry Level Accounting positions (listed below) typically falls between $43,443 and $226,891. Keep in mind that salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including position, education, certifications, additional skills, and 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.
Entry Level Accounting's Annual Base Salary
| Job Title | Salary | Hourly Rate | Location | Date Updated |
| Accounting Clerk I | $48,229 | $23.19 | United States | July 01, 2026 |
| Accounting Supervisor | $93,595 | $45.00 | United States | July 01, 2026 |
| Accounting Clerk IV | $67,569 | $32.48 | United States | July 01, 2026 |
| Managerial Accounting Manager | $138,713 | $66.69 | United States | July 01, 2026 |
| Project Accounting Manager | $145,829 | $70.11 | United States | July 01, 2026 |
| Accounting Manager | $131,394 | $63.17 | United States | July 01, 2026 |
| Cost Accounting Manager | $137,520 | $66.12 | United States | July 01, 2026 |
| Accounting Director | $204,795 | $98.46 | United States | July 01, 2026 |
| Accounting Senior Manager | $170,796 | $82.11 | United States | July 01, 2026 |
| Accounting Supervisor, Sr. | $106,267 | $51.09 | United States | July 01, 2026 |
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Performs routine accounting activities such as data entry, maintenance of the general ledger, preparation of various accounting statements and financial reports. Reviews, codes, and verifies transactions including billings, invoices, checks, and journal entries. Assists in completing moderately complex calculations using spreadsheets and other software tools. Reconciles accounts and bank statements. Has a basic understanding of bookkeeping and accounting principles. Requires a high school diploma or equivalent. Typically reports to a supervisor. Works under the close direction of senior personnel in the functional area. Possesses a moderate understanding of general aspects of the job. May require 0-1 year of general work experience. View Accounting Clerk I SalaryAlternate Job Titles:Accounting Assistant I, Accounting Support Specialist I, Bookkeeping Clerk I, Entry Accounting Clerk, Accounting Clerk ICategories : Accounting , Administrative, Support, and Clerical , Banking , Entry Level , Financial Services
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Supervises accounting staff in daily operations of one or more accounting functions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, ledger maintenance, revenue, and asset accounting. Oversees calculating, posting, and verification of financial data for use in maintaining accounting and statistical records. Ensures all analysis and reporting are accurate and prepared in compliance with accounting policies and procedures. Establishes and implements productivity and quality standards. May require a bachelor's degree in accounting or equivalent. Typically reports to a manager. Supervises a small group of para-professional staff in an organization characterized by highly transactional or repetitive processes. Contributes to the development of processes and procedures. Typically requires 3 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. Thorough knowledge of functional area under supervision. View Accounting Supervisor SalaryAlternate Job Titles:Accounting Operations Supervisor, Accounting Supervisor
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Performs a range of routine accounting activities such as data entry, 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 using spreadsheets and other software tools and assists with trial balances. May also process accounts payable and receivable transactions. Has a solid understanding of bookkeeping and accounting principles. May be responsible for the processing of a group of accounts. Acts as a resource for less experienced clerks. May require an associate degree or equivalent. Typically reports to a supervisor. Independently performs a wide range of complex duties under general guidance from supervisors. Has gained full proficiency in a broad range of activities related to the job. Typically requires 5-7 years of related experience. View Accounting Clerk IV SalaryAlternate Job Titles:Accounting Assistant IV, Accounting Clerk IV
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Manages the development of financial accounting and reporting processes focused on analyzing costs and budgets used to support informed management decision-making. Oversees the collection and analysis of business operational metrics used to develop trend analysis, budget allocations, and forecasting. Works with management to develop and deliver the data-driven information needed to plan for inventories, products, pricing, production levels, capital expenditures, and other business processes. Implements systems and tools to provide accurate and timely regular and ad-hoc reporting for internal planning purposes. Typically requires a bachelor's degree in accounting or finance. Typically reports to a director. Manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. Typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1 - 3 years supervisory experience may be required. Extensive knowledge of the function and department processes. View Managerial Accounting Manager SalaryAlternate Job Titles:Management Accounting Manager, Managerial Accounting Manager
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Manages a team of project accountants that perform accounting and financial activities to measure and monitor project financial performance. Oversees the creation and maintenance of project level accounts. Ensures that all postings, allocations, accruals and payments for the project are completed according to schedule. Reviews monthly project status reports prior to project reviews. Supports project leaders to address changes in project scope or timeline and resolve any financial issues that might impede project timelines. Tracks and analyzes consolidated financial results for all projects. Requires a bachelor's degree in accounting or finance. Typically reports to a director. Manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. Typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1 - 3 years supervisory experience may be required. Extensive knowledge of the function and department processes. View Project Accounting Manager SalaryAlternate Job Titles:Project Accounting Services Manager, Project Accounting Manager
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Manages multiple accounting functions and operations such as general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, revenue, asset, cost, and tax accounting. Implements accounting policies and procedures that adhere to governmental financial and tax regulations and comply with GAAP and IFRS standards. Oversees monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting close processes and reporting. Evaluates accounting processes and systems and implements optimizations. Develops and directs accounting professionals and support staff. Requires a bachelor's degree in accounting or finance. May require Certified Public Accountant (CPA) credentials. Typically reports to a director or head of a unit/department. Manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. Typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1 - 3 years supervisory experience may be required. Extensive knowledge of the function and department processes. View Accounting Manager SalaryAlternate Job Titles:Accounting Operations Manager, Financial Accounting Manager, Manager of General Accounting, Accounting Manager
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Ensures that costs for the company's products and services are allocated according to corporate procedures and in compliance financial accounting standards. Oversees the cost control systems, manages and interprets cost audits, and prepares cost accounting reports for presentation to top management. Gathers historical cost data (materials, labor, depreciation, operating expenses, etc.), to compare budgets with actual expenses. Manages the cost accounting staff to complete projects. Requires a bachelor's degree or its equivalent. Typically reports to a Director. Manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met, adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. Extensive knowledge of department processes. Typically requires 5 years experience in a related area as an individual contributor. 1 to 3 years supervisory experience may be required. View Cost Accounting Manager SalaryAlternate Job Titles:General & Cost Accounting Manager, Cost Accounting Manager
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Directs the operations and policies of an accounting function. Implements accounting policies and procedures that adhere to governmental, financial, and tax regulations and comply with GAAP and IFRS standards. Monitors and evaluates accounting systems and processes to identify areas for improvement and optimization. Oversees overall monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting close processes and reporting. Develops and directs accounting professionals and supports staff through subordinate managers. Requires a bachelor's degree in accounting or finance. May require Certified Public Accountant (CPA). Typically reports to a head of accounting. Manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. Typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. View Accounting Director SalaryAlternate Job Titles:Accounting Operations Director, Director of General Accounting, Financial Accounting Director, Accounting Director
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Manages multiple accounting functions and operations such as general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, revenue, asset, cost, and tax accounting. Implements accounting policies and procedures that adhere to governmental financial and tax regulations and comply with GAAP and IFRS standards. Oversees monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting close processes and reporting. Evaluates accounting processes and systems and implements optimizations. Develops and directs accounting professionals and support staff. Requires a bachelor's degree in accounting or finance. Typically requires Certified Public Accountant (CPA) credentials. Typically reports to a director or head of a unit/department. Typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. Typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments. View Accounting Senior Manager SalaryAlternate Job Titles:Accounting Operations Senior Manager, Accounting Senior Manager
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Supervises accounting staff in daily operations of one or more accounting functions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, ledger maintenance, revenue, and asset accounting. Oversees calculating, posting, and verification of financial data for use in maintaining accounting and statistical records. Ensures all analysis and reporting are accurate and prepared in compliance with accounting policies and procedures. Establishes and implements productivity and quality standards. Typically requires a bachelor's degree in accounting or equivalent. Typically reports to a manager. Supervises a group of primarily para-professional level staffs. May also be a level above a supervisor within high volume administrative/ production environments. Makes day-to-day decisions within or for a group/small department. Has some authority for personnel actions. Typically requires 3-5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. Thorough knowledge of functional area and department processes. View Accounting Supervisor, Sr. SalaryAlternate Job Titles:Accounting Operations Senior Supervisor, Financial Accounting Supervisor, Supervisor of General Accounting, Accounting Supervisor, Sr.