How much does a Cost Accountant IV make in Philadelphia, PA? The average Cost Accountant IV salary in Philadelphia, PA is $123,471 as of April 24, 2024, but the range typically falls between $110,484 and $138,443. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, 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. 

Cost Accountant IV Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Cost Accountant IV Salary $98,660 Philadelphia,PA April 24, 2024
25th Percentile Cost Accountant IV Salary $110,484 Philadelphia,PA April 24, 2024
50th Percentile Cost Accountant IV Salary $123,471 Philadelphia,PA April 24, 2024
75th Percentile Cost Accountant IV Salary $138,443 Philadelphia,PA April 24, 2024
90th Percentile Cost Accountant IV Salary $152,075 Philadelphia,PA April 24, 2024
25% $110,484 10% $98,660 90% $152,075 75% $138,443 $123,471 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What skills does a Cost Accountant IV need?

Each competency has five to ten behavioral assertions that can be observed, each with a corresponding performance level (from one to five) that is required for a particular job.

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Analysis: Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.

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Bill of Materials: Applying tools, methods, and practices in creating a list of raw materials, components, and instructions required to create a product.

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Generally Accepted Accounting Principles: Helping and maintaining accounting rules and standards for financial reporting to ensure consistency and transparency.

Analysis 13.5%
Bill of Materials 1.58%
Generally Accepted Accounting Principles 1.05%
Others 83.87%

Job Description for Cost Accountant IV

Cost Accountant IV determines and implements cost accounting procedures and methods. Responsible for the preparation and analysis of cost reports and costing audits. Being a Cost Accountant IV examines and reviews unusual cost records and ensures cost data is allocated correctly. Requires a bachelor's degree in area of specialty. Additionally, Cost Accountant IV typically reports to a manager. The Cost Accountant IV work is highly independent. May assume a team lead role for the work group. A specialist on complex technical and business matters. To be a Cost Accountant IV typically requires 7+ years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)... View full job description

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  • Ampal, Inc. is looking for an experienced Cost Accountant to join th Finance Department. The primary function will be performing cost analyses. The ideal c...
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  • THE LINDY GROUP. is seeking an entry-level. Cost Accountant. to help support continued company growth and success. This entry-level position provides the f...
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Career Path for Cost Accountant IV

A career path is a sequence of jobs that leads to your short- and long-term career goals. Some follow a linear career path within one field, while others change fields periodically to achieve career or personal goals.

For Cost Accountant IV, the upper level is Cost Accounting Supervisor and then progresses to Cost Accounting Manager.

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Cost Accountant IV salary varies from city to city. Compared with national average salary of Cost Accountant IV, the highest Cost Accountant IV salary is in San Francisco, CA, where the Cost Accountant IV salary is 25.0% above. The lowest Cost Accountant IV salary is in Miami, FL, where the Cost Accountant IV salary is 3.5% lower than national average salary.

City, State Compared to national average
City, State San Francisco, CA Compared to national average
+ 25.0%
City, State Washington, DC Compared to national average
+ 11.3%
City, State Miami, FL Compared to national average
-3.5%
City, State Chicago, IL Compared to national average
+ 4.9%
City, State Boston, MA Compared to national average
+ 12.1%
City, State New York, NY Compared to national average
+ 16.8%
City, State Dallas, TX Compared to national average
-1.3%

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