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How much does an Junior Accountant make in New York, NY? The average Junior Accountant salary in New York, NY is $72,583 as of March 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $66,073 and $79,973. 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.

Junior Accountant Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Junior Accountant Salary $60,146 New York,NY March 26, 2024
25th Percentile Junior Accountant Salary $66,073 New York,NY March 26, 2024
50th Percentile Junior Accountant Salary $72,583 New York,NY March 26, 2024
75th Percentile Junior Accountant Salary $79,973 New York,NY March 26, 2024
90th Percentile Junior Accountant Salary $86,701 New York,NY March 26, 2024
25% $66,073 10% $60,146 90% $86,701 75% $79,973 $72,583 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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The Junior 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 a Junior 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, Junior Accountant requires a bachelor's degree. May require eligibility to sit for CPA exam. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. Being a Junior Accountant works on projects/matters of limited complexity in a support role. Work is closely managed. Working as a Junior Accountant typically requires 0-2 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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  1. This Job:

    Junior 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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