Hourly Wage for Project Accountant I Salary in the United States
Hourly Wage for Project Accountant I Salary
How much does a Project Accountant I make hourly in the United States? The average hourly wage for a Project Accountant I in the United States is $31 as of March 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $27 and $35. Hourly rate 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.
| Percentile | Hourly Pay Rate | Location | Last Updated |
| 10th Percentile Project Accountant I Salary | $24 | US | March 26, 2024 |
| 25th Percentile Project Accountant I Salary | $27 | US | March 26, 2024 |
| 50th Percentile Project Accountant I Salary | $31 | US | March 26, 2024 |
| 75th Percentile Project Accountant I Salary | $35 | US | March 26, 2024 |
| 90th Percentile Project Accountant I Salary | $40 | US | March 26, 2024 |
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Job Description for Project Accountant I
Project Accountant I supports projects with overall accounting and financial activities to measure and monitor project financial performance. Creates and maintains project level accounts. Being a Project Accountant I completes all postings, allocations, accruals and payments for the project. Prepares and distributes monthly reports on project status including budget and forecasting for project reviews. Additionally, Project Accountant I coordinates with project team to reflect changes in project scope or timeline. Prepares final project close out. Requires a bachelor's degree in accounting or finance. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The Project Accountant I work is closely managed. Works on projects/matters of limited complexity in a support role. To be a Project Accountant I typically requires 0-2 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)... View full job description
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For Project Accountant I, the upper level is Project Accountant II and then progresses to Project Accounting Manager.
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Project Accountant I Pay Difference by Location
Project Accountant I salary varies from city to city. Compared with national average salary of Project Accountant I, the highest Project Accountant I salary is in San Francisco, CA, where the Project Accountant I salary is 25.0% above. The lowest Project Accountant I salary is in Miami, FL, where the Project Accountant I salary is 3.5% lower than national average salary.
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