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How much does an General Accountant IV make in Chicago, IL? The average General Accountant IV salary in Chicago, IL is $114,890 as of March 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $103,290 and $128,490. 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.

General Accountant IV Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile General Accountant IV Salary $92,729 Chicago,IL March 26, 2024
25th Percentile General Accountant IV Salary $103,290 Chicago,IL March 26, 2024
50th Percentile General Accountant IV Salary $114,890 Chicago,IL March 26, 2024
75th Percentile General Accountant IV Salary $128,490 Chicago,IL March 26, 2024
90th Percentile General Accountant IV Salary $140,872 Chicago,IL March 26, 2024
25% $103,290 10% $92,729 90% $140,872 75% $128,490 $114,890 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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The General Accountant IV ensures the accuracy of entries to ledger accounts and reconciles subsidiary ledger accounts to the general ledger. Maintains financial records and ensures that financial transactions are properly recorded. Being a General Accountant IV analyzes current costs, revenues, financial commitments, and obligations incurred to predict future revenues and expenses. Prepares complex balance sheets, profit and loss statements and other financial reports. In addition, General Accountant IV may guide or review the work of support staff. Requires a bachelor's degree in accounting or finance. May require Certified Public Accountant (CPA) credentials. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. Being a General Accountant IV work is highly independent. May assume a team lead role for the work group. A specialist on complex technical and business matters. Working as a General Accountant IV typically requires 7+ years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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