How much does an Accountant V make in Wilmington, DE? The average Accountant V salary in Wilmington, DE is $147,550 as of March 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $129,793 and $164,739. 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. 

Accountant V Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Accountant V Salary $113,627 Wilmington,DE March 26, 2024
25th Percentile Accountant V Salary $129,793 Wilmington,DE March 26, 2024
50th Percentile Accountant V Salary $147,550 Wilmington,DE March 26, 2024
75th Percentile Accountant V Salary $164,739 Wilmington,DE March 26, 2024
90th Percentile Accountant V Salary $180,388 Wilmington,DE March 26, 2024
25% $129,793 10% $113,627 90% $180,388 75% $164,739 $147,550 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Job Description for Accountant V

Accountant V maintains financial records and ensures that financial transactions are properly recorded. Ensures the accuracy of entries to ledger accounts and reconciles subsidiary ledger accounts to the general ledger. Being an Accountant V prepares complex balance sheets, profit and loss statements and other financial reports. Analyzes current costs, revenues, financial commitments, and obligations incurred to predict future revenues and expenses. Additionally, Accountant V may guide or review the work of support staff or junior accountants. 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. The Accountant V works autonomously. Goals are generally communicated in "solution" or project goal terms. May provide a leadership role for the work group through knowledge in the area of specialization. Works on advanced, complex technical projects or business issues requiring state of the art technical or industry knowledge. To be an Accountant V typically requires 10+ years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)... View full job description

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  • Description. Are you an experienced Accountant looking for a rewarding opportunity to showcase your skills. Excel Management in Millville, DE, US is seekin...
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Career Path for Accountant V

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 Accountant V, the first career path typically progresses to Bookkeeping Manager.

The second career path typically starts with an Accounting Supervisor position, and then progresses to Accounting Supervisor, Sr..

Additionally, the third career path typically progresses to Plant Controller.

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Accountant V salary varies from city to city. Compared with national average salary of Accountant V, the highest Accountant V salary is in San Francisco, CA, where the Accountant V salary is 25.0% above. The lowest Accountant V salary is in Miami, FL, where the Accountant V 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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About Wilmington, Delaware    According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 17.0 square miles (44 km2). Of that, 10.9 square miles (28 km2) is land and....More

Wilmington, Delaware  area prices were up 1.0% from a year ago    View the Cost of Living in Wilmington, Delaware

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