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High-Paying Accountant Jobs

70 open high-paying Accountant roles across the US.

Open roles
70
Median salary
$133k
Top employer
spacex
Salary floor
$100k+

Latest high-paying Accountant jobs

Senior Accountant

3 days ago
zocksNew York$120k–$130k
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Lead Accountant, GL Accounting

3 days ago
butterflymxUS Remote $125k–$150k
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Senior Accountant

4 days ago
skildai-careersSan Mateo, CA$100k–$300k
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Technical Accountant

6 days ago
stokespacetechnologiesKent, Washington$112k–$187k
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Senior Accountant

6 days ago
globalcitizenNew York, New York, United States$133k–$140k
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Senior Accountant, General Accounting

6 days ago
dragosUnited States$100k
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Senior Accountant

6 days ago
metropolisNew York, New York, United States$105k–$115k
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Senior Accountant – General Ledger & Revenue Operations

7 days ago
newsbreakMountain View, California, United States$100k–$170k
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Senior Accountant - US Healthcare Controllership - Hybrid

10 days ago
cignaBloomfield, CT$101k–$169k
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Senior Accountant

10 days ago
picogridEl Segundo, CA$105k–$125k
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Investment Tax Accountant

11 days ago
massmutualBoston, MA$116k–$152k
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Senior Accountant, General Ledger

11 days ago
pilothqSan Francisco, CA$131k–$156k
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Senior Accountant

13 days ago
veraltoWaltham, Massachusetts, United States$100k–$120k
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Senior Accountant

13 days ago
floqastSan Jose, California$119k–$161k
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Senior GL Accountant

13 days ago
veristaincBoston, MA$110k–$120k
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Senior Technical Accountant

14 days ago
pacbioUS - California - Menlo Park$112k–$168k
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Senior Accountant - SEC Reporting

14 days ago
pacbioUS - California - Menlo Park$112k–$168k
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Senior Accountant

14 days ago
shopmyNew York, NY$100k–$115k
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Senior Accountant

17 days ago
melioNew York City$120k–$145k
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Senior Accountant

17 days ago
pacificfusionAlbuquerque, NM$115k–$125k
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Market overview

The high-paying accountant job market in the United States currently offers 16 open roles, with a median midpoint salary of $128,250, reflecting strong demand for professionals who deliver precision in complex financial environments. To break into the $100k+ band, accountants must demonstrate a robust profile combining advanced technical expertise and operational efficiency: mastery of financial reporting and GAAP compliance ensures accurate representation of fiscal health, while proficiency in NetSuite for ERP management streamlines processes in dynamic organizations. Experience with internal controls mitigates risks, and hands-on skills in month-end close, journal entries, and general ledger reconciliation are essential for maintaining audit-ready books. Complementing these, strong communication abilities allow accountants to translate financial data into actionable insights for stakeholders, elevating their value beyond routine tasks. Employers like Zipline, with two openings, a16z, and Honeycomb.io consistently pay above this threshold, seeking accountants who can scale financial operations amid rapid growth in tech and venture sectors—Zipline for logistics innovation, a16z for investment portfolio oversight, and Honeycomb.io for software observability demands. MirrorWeb and Talkiatry also contribute to this premium segment, prioritizing candidates versed in Excel for data analysis alongside core accounting principles. For those aiming to negotiate into the top quartile, tailor your application by quantifying achievements in your resume—such as reducing close cycles by 20% through NetSuite optimizations or enhancing internal controls to avert compliance issues—to position yourself as indispensable, justifying offers that exceed the median by emphasizing direct impact on profitability and efficiency. This targeted approach not only secures interviews but empowers salary discussions grounded in proven contributions.

Top hiring employers

  • spacex
    3 open roles
  • waymo
    3 open roles
  • franklintempleton
    2 open roles
  • massmutual
    2 open roles
  • pacbio
    2 open roles

Frequently asked questions

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Every posting here lists a salary_min of $100,000 or more. Sort the listings by date or browse the top employers below to find the highest-paying open roles in real time.

Which companies offer the highest-paying Accountant salaries?+

spacex currently has the most open Accountant roles in the $100k+ band. Other top employers include spacex, waymo, franklintempleton.

Are these salaries base or total compensation?+

These figures reflect the base salary range posted by the employer. Total comp (including equity grants and bonus) is typically higher and is detailed in the offer letter or job description.

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