Lead Accountant Salary in Buffalo, New York

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How much does a Lead Accountant make in Buffalo, NY? The average Lead Accountant salary in Buffalo, NY is $111,594 as of March 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $99,832 and $124,718. 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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Lead Accountant, FO
The Friedkin Group - Houston , TX
The Lead Accountant will assist with maintaining books and records to adhere to accounting principles, practices, and procedures in accordance with GAAP, IFRS, company policies, and industry ...
Latpro - Diversity Jobs - 35 days ago
Lead Accountant
CSCI Consulting - Indianapolis , IN
CSCI is on the hunt for a seasoned Accountant to take the lead and serve as our Subject Matter Expert (SME) in financial statement reporting for a major Department of Defense (DoD) client. In this ...
Latpro - Diversity Jobs - 36 days ago
Oil and Gas Senior Accountant (or Manager)
Pacific Coast Energy Company LP - Houston , TX
Lead efforts to analyze and streamline current accounting practices * Support and/or lead the monthly closing process, including prepare and/or review journal entries and account reconciliations
LinkedIn - 7 days ago
Senior Accountant
Ferrotec - Livermore , CA
Monthly Tasks: 1. Monthly Close Process o Lead and manage the month-end close process, ensuring all ... A or equivalent professional designation is a plus. • Experience: At least 3-5 years of ...
LinkedIn - 2 days ago
Senior Accountant
Avant Ministries - Kansas City , MO
Willingness and ability to teach and lead Bible devotional thoughts from time to time Job ... A or MBA (preferred) * Minimum of 5 years of experience in accounting and financial management ...
ZipRecruiter - 8 days ago
Senior Accountant / CPA
NEW Accounting and Consulting LLC - Creve Coeur , MO
As a Senior Accountant, you will lead a pod team, oversee client accounting activities, ensure high-quality financial reporting, and serve as the primary point of contact for a group of small ...
ZipRecruiter - 17 days ago

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About Buffalo, New York    Buffalo is the second largest city in the U.S. state of New York and the largest city in Western New York. As of July 2016[update], the population was....More

Buffalo, New York  area prices were up 1.5% from a year ago

Lead Accountant Salary in popular cities: New York, Rochester, Yonkers

Skills associated with Lead Accountant: Regulatory Compliance, Close

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