How much does a Vice President of Accounting make in Iowa? The average Vice President of Accounting salary in Iowa is $230,626 as of March 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $196,649 and $273,296. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on the city and many other important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession.

Vice President of Accounting Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Vice President of Accounting Salary $165,715 IA March 26, 2024
25th Percentile Vice President of Accounting Salary $196,649 IA March 26, 2024
50th Percentile Vice President of Accounting Salary $230,626 IA March 26, 2024
75th Percentile Vice President of Accounting Salary $273,296 IA March 26, 2024
90th Percentile Vice President of Accounting Salary $312,144 IA March 26, 2024
25% $196,649 10% $165,715 90% $312,144 75% $273,296 $230,626 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What skills does a Vice President of Accounting need?

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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Prospecting: Prospecting is the first stage of the geological analysis (second – exploration) of a territory. It is the physical search for minerals, fossils, precious metals or mineral specimens, and is also known as fossicking. Prospecting is a small-scale form of mineral exploration which is an organised, large scale effort undertaken by commercial mineral companies to find commercially viable ore deposits. Prospecting is physical labour, involving traversing (traditionally on foot or on horseback), panning, sifting and outcrop investigation, looking for signs of mineralisation. In some areas a prospector must also make claims, meaning they must erect posts with the appropriate placards on all four corners of a desired land they wish to prospect and register this claim before they may take samples. In other areas publicly held lands are open to prospecting without staking a mining claim.

3.

B2B Sales: Selling products and services directly from one business to another.

Leadership 4.06%
Prospecting 2.05%
B2B Sales 1.65%
Others 92.24%

Job Description for Vice President of Accounting

Vice President of Accounting provides technical and operational leadership across accounting functions. Develops and implements accounting policies and procedures that adhere to governmental financial and tax regulations and comply with GAAP and IFRS standards. Being a Vice President of Accounting operationalizes accounting systems and processes to deliver continuous improvements. Ensures accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting close processes and reporting. Additionally, Vice President of Accounting establishes internal auditing processes and coordinates external audits. Uses in-depth knowledge and understanding of accounting principles and best practices to develop accounting professionals. May require a master's degree in accounting or finance. May require Certified Public Accountant (CPA). Typically reports to top management. The Vice President of Accounting manages a departmental function within a broader corporate function. Develops major goals to support broad functional objectives. Approves policies developed within various sub-functions and departments. To be a Vice President of Accounting typically requires 8+ years of managerial experience. Comprehensive knowledge of the overall departmental function. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)... View full job description

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Location Avg. Salary Date Updated
Location Ackley, IA Avg. Salary $220,745 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Ackworth, IA Avg. Salary $232,795 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Adair, IA Avg. Salary $231,590 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Adel, IA Avg. Salary $232,313 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Afton, IA Avg. Salary $231,590 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Agency, IA Avg. Salary $230,144 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Ainsworth, IA Avg. Salary $228,457 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Akron, IA Avg. Salary $212,311 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Albert City, IA Avg. Salary $212,070 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Albia, IA Avg. Salary $231,590 Date Updated March 26, 2024

Career Path for Vice President of Accounting

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