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How much does an Entry Level Staff Accountant make in San Jose, CA? The average Entry Level Staff Accountant salary in San Jose, CA is $78,201 as of April 24, 2024, but the range typically falls between $71,201 and $86,201. 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.

Entry Level Staff Accountant Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Entry Level Staff Accountant Salary $64,828 San Jose,CA April 24, 2024
25th Percentile Entry Level Staff Accountant Salary $71,201 San Jose,CA April 24, 2024
50th Percentile Entry Level Staff Accountant Salary $78,201 San Jose,CA April 24, 2024
75th Percentile Entry Level Staff Accountant Salary $86,201 San Jose,CA April 24, 2024
90th Percentile Entry Level Staff Accountant Salary $93,485 San Jose,CA April 24, 2024
25% $71,201 10% $64,828 90% $93,485 75% $86,201 $78,201 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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The Entry Level Staff 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 Level Staff 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 Level Staff Accountant requires a bachelor's degree. May require eligibility to sit for CPA exam. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. Being an Entry Level Staff Accountant works on projects/matters of limited complexity in a support role. Work is closely managed. Working as an Entry Level Staff Accountant typically requires 0-2 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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  1. This Job:

    Entry Level Staff Accountant

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

  2. Up a level:

    Financial Accountant II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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