Top Accounting Executive Salary in the United States

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Top Accounting Executive Salary

How much does a Top Accounting Executive make in the United States? The average Top Accounting Executive salary in the United States is $230,725 as of April 26, 2022, but the range typically falls between $194,428 and $280,988. 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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25% $194,428 10% $161,382 90% $326,750 75% $280,988 $230,725 50%(Median)

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Job Description for Top Accounting Executive

Top Accounting Executive oversees all aspects of an organization's accounting function. Plans and directs ledger accounts, financial statements, and cost control systems. Being a Top Accounting Executive audits monthly financial report, cost accounting, payable and receivable related issues. Requires a bachelor's degree. Additionally, Top Accounting Executive typically reports to a Chief Financial Officer. The Top Accounting Executive manages a business unit, division, or corporate function with major organizational impact. Establishes overall direction and strategic initiatives for the given major function or line of business. Has acquired the business acumen and leadership experience to become a top function or division head. (Copyright 2022 Salary.com)... View full job description

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Pamela J. Shelley-Kessler, Co-President, Chief Financial Officer and Corporate Secretary
LTC PROPERTIES INC
LTC is a real estate investment trust (REIT) investing in seniors housing and health care properties primarily through sale-leasebacks, mortgage financing, joint-ventures and structured finance solutions including preferred equity and mezzanine lending. LTC holds more than 200 investments in 28 states with 29 operating... More
Fiscal Year Ended in 2020
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Top Accounting Executive Pay Difference by Location

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
-2.6%
City, State Chicago, IL Compared to national average
+ 6.1%
City, State Boston, MA Compared to national average
+ 12.7%
City, State New York, NY Compared to national average
+ 20.3%
City, State Dallas, TX Compared to national average
-0.7%

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