Accounting Director Salary in Lima, Illinois

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Accounting Director Salary in Lima, IL

How much does an Accounting Director make in Lima, IL? The average Accounting Director salary in Lima, IL is $184,448 as of August 27, 2024, but the range typically falls between $165,556 and $205,286. 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. 

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10th Percentile Accounting Director Salary $148,356 Lima,IL August 27, 2024
25th Percentile Accounting Director Salary $165,556 Lima,IL August 27, 2024
50th Percentile Accounting Director Salary $184,448 Lima,IL August 27, 2024
75th Percentile Accounting Director Salary $205,286 Lima,IL August 27, 2024
90th Percentile Accounting Director Salary $224,258 Lima,IL August 27, 2024
25% $165,556 10% $148,356 90% $224,258 75% $205,286 $184,448 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Each competency has five to ten behavioral assertions that can be observed, each with a corresponding performance level (from one to five) that is required for a particular job.

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Leadership: Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.

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Futures: Futures are derivative financial contracts obligating the buyer to purchase an asset or the seller to sell an asset at a predetermined future date and set price.

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General Ledger: Creating and keeping track of business transactions and activities to monitor financial operations.

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Leadership 6.14%
Futures 2.13%
General Ledger 1.39%
Others 90.34%
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 $199,204
8%
CPA
 $197,359
7%
Project Management
 $195,515
6%
Internal Control
 $193,670
5%
Financial Reporting
 $193,670
5%
Leadership
 $191,826
4%
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Job Description for Accounting Director

Accounting Director directs the operations and policies of an accounting function. Implements accounting policies and procedures that adhere to governmental, financial, and tax regulations and comply with GAAP and IFRS standards. Being an Accounting Director monitors and evaluates accounting systems and processes to identify areas for improvement and optimization. Oversees overall monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting close processes and reporting. Additionally, Accounting Director develops and directs accounting professionals and supports staff through subordinate managers. Requires a bachelor's degree in accounting or finance. May require Certified Public Accountant (CPA). Typically reports to a head of accounting. The Accounting Director manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. To be an Accounting Director typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)... View full job description

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Job Openings for Accounting Director in Lima, IL
  • KPMG - Burnham, IL
    KPMG Advisory practice is currently our fastest growing practice. We are seeing tremendous client demand, and looking forward we do not anticipate that slo...
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  • KPMG - Rolling Meadows, IL
    KPMG Advisory practice is currently our fastest growing practice. We are seeing tremendous client demand, and looking forward we do not anticipate that slo...
    - 3 Days Ago
  • KPMG - Elmwood Park, IL
    KPMG Advisory practice is currently our fastest growing practice. We are seeing tremendous client demand, and looking forward we do not anticipate that slo...
    - 3 Days Ago
  • Michael Page International - Carol Stream, IL
    Reporting directly into the CFO, this is a highly visible role. Active CPA Required, Oracle ERP System Experience RequiredAbout Our ClientMy client is an i...
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  • Groupon - Elmwood Park, IL
    Making sure our customers have an amazing experience is the heart of everything we do.Groupon is an experiences marketplace that brings people more ways to...
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Career Path for Accounting Director

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 Accounting Director, the upper level is Vice President of Accounting and then progresses to Top Accounting Executive.

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Accounting Director Pay Difference by Location

Accounting Director salary varies from city to city. Compared with national average salary of Accounting Director, the highest Accounting Director salary is in San Francisco, CA, where the Accounting Director salary is 25.0% above. The lowest Accounting Director salary is in Miami, FL, where the Accounting Director 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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