Accountant, Controller Salary in Washington, District of Columbia

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How much does an Accountant, Controller make in Washington, DC? The average Accountant, Controller salary in Washington, DC is $292,016 as of December 01, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $248,411 and $341,221. 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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Percentile	Salary	Location	Last Updated
10th Percentile Accountant, Controller Salary	$208,712	Washington,DC	December 01, 2024
25th Percentile Accountant, Controller Salary	$248,411	Washington,DC	December 01, 2024
50th Percentile Accountant, Controller Salary	$292,016	Washington,DC	December 01, 2024
75th Percentile Accountant, Controller Salary	$341,221	Washington,DC	December 01, 2024
90th Percentile Accountant, Controller Salary	$386,019	Washington,DC	December 01, 2024

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E-Commerce Financial/Accounting Controller and Bookkeeper

Bang Clothes, Corp - Miami , FL

We are looking to hire a skilled E-Commerce Financial/Accounting Controller & Bookkeeper acting in hybrid role as internal head of accounting, finance, bookkeeping, and administrative and clerical ...

LinkedIn - 8 days ago

Controller Accounting Manager - Hybrid (Deltek CostPoint required)

Private - San Antonio , TX

Controller/Accounting Manager We are a broad-based professional services firm established to ... Full charge accountant manager with experience in AR/AP, Payroll, GL Accounts, Asset Management ...

ZipRecruiter - 8 days ago

Assistant Controller SaaS Experience - CPA Required ($150K)

Contingent Assets - Tampa , FL

Contingent Assets is seeking an Assistant Controller with SaaS & Tech company experience. You will ... Must have CPA and recent SaaS company experience * Oversee accounting team and month end close ...

ZipRecruiter - 6 days ago

Controller/Accounting Manager

Smith Hughes Co. - Florence , KY

We are seeking a Controller/Accounting Manager for our Cincinnati Office! You will be responsible for the effective management and profitable operation the company. You must be proficient with ...

ZipRecruiter - 30 days ago

Controller

LaSalle Network - Evanston , IL

... * CPA certification preferred * 5+ years of experience in a Controller or similar role in a manufacturing environment * Strong knowledge of GAAP and tax regulations * Advanced proficiency in ERP ...

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Controller

Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle - Seattle , WA

The Controller is a key manager of general Federation operations having a fiscal impact, and will ... A required or equivalent experience 10+ years of progressively responsible financial/accounting ...

Foundation List Corporation - 13 days ago

What does an Accountant, Controller do?

Accountant, Controller in Austin, TX

Monitor legislative and regulatory tax law developments, communicate the effects of these developments to management and the tax team and create strategies to capitalize on changes to taxation legislation.

January 28, 2023

Accountant, Controller in Chicago, IL

Demonstrate the skills of a seasoned, experienced professional typically having a minimum of 5 years' experience in Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

December 08, 2022

Reviews invoices concerning capital equipment expenditures and prepares schedules for reconciliation of fixed assets, roll forward schedules for auditors, and performs the annual physical inventory.

May 14, 2023

Accountant, Controller in Laplace, LA

PERFORMS daily bank account reconciliations and verifications to ensure that the accounts properly reflect the cash balance of the company.

April 23, 2023

ASSISTS CFO in maintaining the general ledger, including originating monthly adjusting journal entries, supplying proper backup for capital purchases, MAINTAIN facility depreciation schedule, and timely complete all tasks assigned by CFO.

May 18, 2023

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About Washington, District of Columbia

Washington, D.C. is located in the mid-Atlantic region of the U.S. East Coast. Due to the District of Columbia retrocession, the city has a total area of 68.34 square miles (177.0 km2), of which 61.05 square miles (158.1 km2) is land and 7.29 square miles (18.9 km2) (10.67%) is water. The District is bordered by Montgomery County, Maryland to the northwest; Prince George's County, Maryland to the east; Arlington County, Virginia to the south; and Alexandria, Virginia to the west. The south bank of the Potomac River forms the District's border with Virginia and has two major tributaries: the An...

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Accountant, Controller in Washington, DC. The base salary for Accountant, Controller ranges from $248,411 to $341,221 with the average base salary of $292,016. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $287,218 to $461,300 with the average total cash compensation of $358,091.

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About Washington, District of Columbia Washington, D.C. is located in the mid-Atlantic region of the U.S. East Coast. Due to the District of Columbia retrocession, the city has a total area....More

Washington, District of Columbia area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

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