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How much does an Entry Accountant make hourly in the United States? The average hourly wage for an Entry Accountant in the United States is $30 as of March 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $27 and $33. Hourly rate 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.

Entry Accountant Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Hourly Pay Rate Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Entry Accountant Salary $25 US March 26, 2024
25th Percentile Entry Accountant Salary $27 US March 26, 2024
50th Percentile Entry Accountant Salary $30 US March 26, 2024
75th Percentile Entry Accountant Salary $33 US March 26, 2024
90th Percentile Entry Accountant Salary $36 US March 26, 2024
25% $27 10% $25 90% $36 75% $33 $30 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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The Entry Accountant ensures the accuracy of entries to ledger accounts and reconciles subsidiary ledger accounts to the general ledger. Assists in maintaining financial records and ensuring that financial transactions are properly recorded. Being an Entry Accountant assists in analyzing current costs, revenues, financial commitments, and obligations incurred to predict future revenues and expenses. Compiles financial data to aid more senior accountants in the preparation of balance sheets, profit and loss statements and other financial reports. In addition, Entry Accountant requires a bachelor's degree. May require eligibility to sit for CPA exam. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. Being an Entry Accountant works on projects/matters of limited complexity in a support role. Work is closely managed. Working as an Entry Accountant typically requires 0-2 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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  1. This Job:

    Entry Accountant

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Financial Accountant II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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